Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People

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1 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People at: Glasgow Kelvin College & Glasgow Clyde College Information Pack APPRENTICESHIPS.SCOT/FOUNDATION

2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children & Young People (SCQF Level 6) Foundation Apprenticeships are a blended learning approach combining a workbased qualification with academic learning and industry involvement. Starting in S5, the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children & Young People, SCQF Level 6, at Glasgow Kelvin College and Glasgow Clyde College takes two years to complete. Pupils spend part of the week out of school at the college doing hands-on learning. They'll also undertake high quality work experience with employers and at the end they'll receive an industry-recognised qualification. Why a Foundation Apprenticeship? Unemployment rates in Scotland are significantly higher for young people compared with adults. To change this, we need to support pupils to build the skills they ll need to be successful when they leave school. Closing the gap between the classroom and the workplace By giving young people earlier exposure to the world of work, we are helping them develop the skills, experience and knowledge they will need. For young people it is the chance to get a head start on their careers by gaining an industryrecognised qualification, work on real projects and broaden their career options for the future. Foundation Apprenticeships have been developed in partnership with local authorities, schools, colleges and industry to create better links between education and local employers. By providing more flexibility in the senior phase of secondary education, Foundation Apprenticeships support more young people to achieve their full potential. They are getting earlier exposure to the world of work which will result in improved prospects of employment. Introducing industry and employers to young people while they are still at school could also help address gender imbalance across occupations. Help young people to get ahead Sometimes, getting started in a career can seem like an impossible task. Young people need experience to find a job, but they need a job to gain experience. That s where a Foundation Apprenticeship can help.

3 Practical experience, and a real qualification Foundation Apprenticeships give young people hands-on learning and practical experience of the world of work. In the classroom they cover the theory behind each role then they ll get the opportunity to put it into practice in the workplace. The hands-on experience will lead to an industry-recognised qualification, set at SCQF Level 6 (the same level of learning as a Higher) and based on existing industry-recognised qualifications including Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and National Certificates (NCs). Accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeships provide the foundation elements of a Modern Apprenticeship. If a young person goes on to a Modern Apprenticeship they won't have to repeat the parts they completed at school, reducing the time it takes to complete the training. Why Social Services - Children & Young People? There are about 200,000 social service workers in Scotland today working in a range of settings and with a variety of service users. One in 13 people employed in Scotland works in social services. Of these 27% are employed by the third sector, 32% by the public sector and 41% by the private sector. Since 2008 there has been a steady increase in the number of people working in the social services sector (5.3%) and this workforce now makes up 7.7% of Scottish employment. Within this, childcare provision is set to increase meaning that the labour force has new targets to expand the workforce. The Scottish Government announced, in November 2015, the establishment of a new Early Learning and Childcare Strategic Forum to help develop the policy to expand to 1140 hours (currently 600 hours) in a realistic, achievable and sustainable way. The forum will include representatives from the private, public and third sectors with parents also represented. Social service workers include people working in early year s settings such as nurseries or out of school care clubs. There are many different career opportunities and career pathways across this range of settings and possibilities for entry at several levels. Job roles in children s services include play or nursery assistant, play leader, child development officer and work environments include nurseries, children and family centres, holiday play schemes and out of school care settings.

4 The expected growth in the social care sector is set currently at 17% with the predicted job volumes rating the highest across all employment sectors. Given the scope, ambition and policy direction, with its strong Scottish identity; for ELC and Out of School Care, there is a strong probability that the workforce will need to continue to be substantially developed both in size and quality ( Under the governance of the Scottish Social Services Council, registrants need to have or be working towards a qualification for the job they do. Qualifications for workers in day care children s services range from SVQ 2 for support workers and SVQ 3 for practitioners. This qualification framework has been developed in consultation with the sector and is planned to articulate with the frameworks for Social Services and Healthcare to provide flexibility both in employment and careers. Duration The Foundation Apprenticeship in Childcare & Young People runs for two years, throughout 5 th and 6 th year of school. In Year 1 (5 th year) pupils attend: college one day per week (or two half days) their school for the other four days In Year 2 (6 th year) pupils attend: work placement/college one and a half days a week (10 hours required) their school three and a half days a week Who can apply? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to pupils in 5 th Year of school in August What are the Entry Requirements? Social Services Children and Young People Students need to be able to work at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) and should be studying at least one other subject at this level as part of their school timetable Four National 5 qualifications, including English (A-C) Good level of both written and spoken English and good communication skills All students undertaking this programme will be required to have a clear check for working with Protected and Vulnerable Groups (PVG).

5 Course Content and Qualifications The course comprises a National Progression Award (NPA) in Social Services (Children and Young People) and SVQ 2 in Social Services (Children and Young People) mandatory units. The NPA includes: Play for Children and Young People 1.0 National Unit credit at SCQF level 6 Communication with Children and Young People National Unit credit at SCQF level 6 Safeguarding of Children and Young People National Unit credit at SCQF level 6 Wellbeing and Safety of Children and Young People National Unit credit at SCQF level 6 Development of Children and Young People National Unit credit at SCQF level 6 The SVQ 2 units are assessed in the work placement in year 2 (6 th Year) when pupils spend a minimum of 10 hours a week on placement. The care practice is assessed in real life situations in the workplace and pupils will complete homework, including completing a reflective diary. Information for Pupils Here are some of the progression routes available to you when you successfully complete the course: Employment in the Social Services sector at support worker level (two optional units will be required once working to complete the SVQ 2) Modern Apprenticeship Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ level 3 Successfully completing the Foundation Apprenticeship is equivalent to the first year of an apprenticeship and may allow you to access straight onto the second year of an apprenticeship. Higher National Certificate Social Services (Children and Young People) What job could I do in future? As well as the possibility of progressing to a further apprenticeship or studies, you could work in any one of the following areas of childcare: Nursery Children and family centres Holiday play schemes

6 Out of schools care settings Working with children with disabilities Working with parents and families How do I get to and from college? This depends on your school, your local authority and your chosen Foundation Apprenticeship. Nearly all the Childcare and Young People classes are held at: Glasgow Kelvin College - Springburn Campus. Glasgow Clyde College - Cardonald Campus If you have to organise your own transport to and from college, it is very easy to reach by road or public transport. Glasgow Kelvin College s Springburn Campus is just 5 minutes from Glasgow City Centre by train to Springburn Station. Springburn Station is just a few minutes walk from the college. By road, Springburn campus is easy to access from M8 motorway, junction 15. A wide range of bus routes from all over Glasgow can take you to the college s Springburn Campus. Glasgow Clyde College's Cardonald Campus is located in the south west of Glasgow and lies between Mosspark Drive and Corkerhill Road, which can both be accessed via Paisley Road West. The M77 and M8 motorways and the Clyde Tunnel are easily accessible from the Campus. Corkerhill Train Station is just 5 mins from campus Bus stops can be found on Corkerhill Road about 150 metres from the campus and on Paisley Road West, less than a 10 minute walk away. Will the Foundation Apprenticeship affect my Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)? If you qualify for an EMA then participation in the Foundation Apprenticeship will not affect your EMA. What facilities do the colleges offer Foundation Apprenticeship students? As a Foundation Apprenticeship student, you will be a fully enrolled student of Glasgow Kelvin College or Glasgow Clyde College and can enjoy access to all the same services as the

7 rest of our student community. You will have access to our Advice and Guidance team, Learner Support Services, our Library facilities and our Virtual Learning Environment. When you attend college at the Springburn campus of Glasgow Kelvin College or the Cardonald campus of Glasgow Clyde College, you also have access to our student canteen and coffee bar for lunches, snacks and vending facilities. Equality and Diversity The recruitment process will ensure that no-one is denied opportunities because of their race or ethnicity, their disability, their gender or sexual orientation, their age or religion and that any barriers (real or perceived) are addressed to support all pupils. How to apply To apply for the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People you should complete an application form via your school. Your application must be submitted by your school. Information sessions will be taking place in the college at the end of April when pupils, teachers and parents will have the opportunity to hear more about the programme, ask questions and see the college facilities. Interviews will also take place with pupils and for some programmes there may be a relevant aptitude test. For more information you can us at: foundation@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk