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21.05.2021
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CONNECT Newsletter 21.05.2021

Greetings from the CONNECT Team, we hope you have had a productive week. 

This week is all about: 

  • CONNECT Web – New Functionality Development.

2 Showcase webinars next week, please sign up below.

  • CONNECT “New Tech Webinar” Pathways Progress Tracker.
  • CONNECT “New Tech Webinar” Labelling (Cross Group Reporting).

Other updates. 

  • Lands End to John o Groats and back again!
  • Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Don’t forget to access our WebsiteLinkedin page, and YouTube channel for all the up-to-date content and resources. 

New CONNECT Functionality

The developers have had another productive week, please find below an overview of the updates to CONNECT. 

  • New! Work-Related Learning Programme export.
  • Updated counties option in employer database.
  • Fixed attendance issue with placement early end functionality.
  • Fixed password reset when CONNECT is upgraded.
  • Increased character limit of denied placements.
  • Status Table and Exports are now filterable by Labels. 
  • Work personality dashboard chart now filterable by departments.
  • Placement certificate – specialist field updated to not default to N/A 
  • Update button added to staff/dept staff home page. 
  • Student Export now includes archived student data. 
  • New! fields added to Mobile App export.  

Large Projects? 

  • Labels (Cross department/course tracking and reporting) Webinar 26.05.2021″
  • Gatsby (Compass+) Reporting “Showcase Webinar coming soon!”
  • Bespoke Career/Work-Related Learning Programme Builder (click this link to watch the showcase webinar)
  • This weeks webinar – Email and Document Editor tool (click this link to watch the showcase webinar)
  • Enhanced Risk Management CRM (click this link to watch the showcase webinar)

Coming Soon.  (we have lots of new and exciting functionality being released over the next few months, please find a list below of a taster of things to come)

  • Delete/Update option on a careers activity. 
  • Ability to add multiple students to placements.
  • Ability to remember the last hour’s input at placement creation to auto show on next placement creation.
  • Parental Consent Email upon placement creation.

This is your opportunity to learn more about the Connect Software functionality, including key developments which have been designed to enhance the user journey. Through our market research phase, we have improved user functionality.
 

Pathways progress tracker will enable you to manage, track and evaluate all key interactions during each stage of your work placement programme. Pathways provide the educator with a framework to adhere to which will ensure all key documents, assessments, and interactions with both the employer and students are logged during pre-placement, placement and post-placement activities. The framework provides the delivery team with best practice processes to ensure students are receiving a meaningful learning experience as set out by the Ofsted and Gatsby agenda. This tracker provides the educator, student, and employer with the functionality to log, track and report on the student’s development and progression throughout the term of the work-based learning programme.  

Why should I attend? because the answer to all the questions below are YES

  • Can we track placements readiness?
  • Can we complete employer and student inductions?
  • Does Pathways offer the team a clear framework to follow?
  • Does Pathways allow us to track attendance?
  • Does Pathways encourage start, mid and end-point assessments?
  • Does Pathways track student???s self-analysis across the term of the programme?
  • Is work personality screening (Skills Builder Framework) incorporated? 
  • Does Pathways enable us to report on the students??? progress and outcomes?
  • Can students access their progress? 
  • Can students submit appraisals?
  • Can students submit work placement diaries?

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Why should I attend? 

This week we explore how CONNECT Labelling enables cross-group reporting. These allow you to create multiple labels, in multiple groups and attach them to students to allow quick filtering on any metric you choose to apply.

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Lands End to John o Groats and back again!

Mark Parsons (Assistant Principal – Cheshire College South & West) is cycling the length of the UK from each furthest point, Lands End to John O Groats, but then to turn around and cycle all the way back to Lands End. This is a total distance of 1900 miles, Mark’s aim is to complete this in 18 days the average time for this epic ride is 14 days for one length of the country. This will test Mark physically and mentally at every level each day of my ride, but this does not compare with what individuals who live with Multiple Sclerosis live with every day and the loved ones who support and live through this with them. 

WOW! Statistics
 – Averaging 10 to 12 hours days
 – Averaging 136 miles a day  
 – Averaging 14 – 16 mph  
 – Averaging 654 calories an hour 
 – Averaging 7194 Calories a day 

The Changing Education Group is proud to sponsor this fantastic cause, If you can help please contact Mark directly via his Facebook page here or Just Giving page here

Through supporting Mark you will be making a direct difference for people living with MS daily.

want to read more? click this link

Education and Training

 

Work Placements are back on the agenda and we???re here to take all the weight off your shoulders. We look forward to supporting you to get your work experience programme up and running, provide guidance on Ofsted, Gatsby, and Compass+ integration, risk management, and employer engagement while tracking and reporting on everything you and your students need.

Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Please click this link to get your team signed up.  

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Lands End to John o Groats and back again!

Lands End to John o Groats and back again!

Mark Parsons (Assistant Principal – Cheshire College South & West) is cycling the length of the UK from each furthest point, Lands End to John O Groats, but then to turn around and cycle all the way back to Lands End. This is a total distance of 1900 miles, Mark’s aim is to complete this in 18 days the average time for this epic ride is 14 days for one length of the country. This will test Mark physically and mentally at every level each day of my ride, but this does not compare with what individuals who live with Multiple Sclerosis live with every day and the loved ones who support and live through this with them.

WOW! Statistics
– Averaging 10 to 12 hours days
– Averaging 136 miles a day
– Averaging 12.5 miles an hour
– Averaging 654 calories an hour
– Averaging 7194 Calories a day

The Changing Education Group is proud to sponsor this fantastic cause, If you can help please contact Mark directly via his Facebook or donate via his Just Giving page.

“I am raising for Multiple Sclerosis Society because I’m hoping to make a difference.” (Mark Parsons)

Through supporting Mark you will be making a direct difference for people living with MS daily.

Route Overview
16th July – Lands Ends to Tiverton 127.7 miles
17th July – Tiverton to Hereford 129 miles
18th July – Hereford to Warrington 110 miles
19th July – Warrington to Carisle 120 miles
20th July – Carisle to Loch Lomond 126 miles
21st July – Loch Lomond to Inverness 141 miles
22nd July – Inverness to John o Groats 125 miles
23rd July – John o Groats to Inverness 125 miles
24th July – Inverness to Fort Williams 70 miles
25th July – Fort William to Glasgow 111 miles
26th July – Glasgow to Carlisle 108 miles
27th July – Carlisle to Warrington 130 miles
28th July – Warrington to Shrewsbury 64miles
29th July – Shrewsbury to Bristol 114 miles
30th July – Bristol to Tiverton 77 miles
31 st July – Tiverton to Bodmin 76 miles
1st August – Bodmin to Lands End 64 miles

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CONNECT Newsletter – 07.05.2021

07th May 2021

Greetings from the CONNECT Team, we hope you enjoyed the Easter break. 

This week is all about: 

  • CONNECT “New Tech Webinar” (BPB) Bespoke Programme Builder
  • CONNECT “New Tech Webinar” – Skills Builder Framework
  • CE P25 Work Placement Team – High praise from Ofsted!
  • Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Don’t forget to access our WebsiteLinkedin page, and YouTube channel for all the up-to-date content and resources. 

A huge thank you from the team to those who attended our new tech webinar this week, if you were unable to attend or would like to access the webinar recording please click the tab below to access the video. The Changing Education team was excited to share with you the New Bespoke Programme Builder Functionality giving you full control of your wider careers and work-related learning programmes.

Why should I watch the video?

The bespoke programme builder has been designed to offer you complete control of your delivery model, allowing effective implementation and roll-out of careers and work-based learning programmes. Full integration with our Student App supports clear tracking of attainment allowing Guided learning hours to be evidenced.

  • Can we build our own virtual work experience programmes?
  • Can we build bespoke employability activities?
  • Can Ad-hoc programmes be built over an extended period?
  • Can we produce certificates for the programmes designed?
  • Can we enrol students on mass?
  • Can we see a breakdown of student engagement in all activities?
  • Gatsby Benchmark Integration: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6


CONNECT “New Tech” BPB Bespoke Programme Builder
Watch the Webinar

This is your opportunity to learn more about the Connect Software functionality, including key developments which have been designed to enhance the user journey. Through our market research phase, we have improved user functionality. 

Why should I attend?

This week we will be focusing on the integration of the Skills Builder Framework into the CONNECT Web Platform and Mobile App. The Partnership brings together more than 700 organisations towards a common mission, joined by shared language, principles, and outcomes. The partnership will enable CONNECT???s student assessment functionality to link directly with the Skills Builder Universal Framework and Educators Toolkit, which breaks each essential skill down into teachable, learnable steps.

These are the skills young people need to succeed in education and beyond into employment. Working with the Skills Builder Partnership supports all students to take ownership of their essential skill development and articulate their strengths. Click the button below to find out more about the framework.

Key Areas:

  • Student self-analysis process 
  • Skill Builder management and tracking  
  • Smart Target functionality
  • Progress Tracker
  • Development Resources for students ???launchpad???
  • Development Resources for educators ???skills builder hub???
  • Reporting and Data Tables  

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Ofsted ??? Project 25 Team receives high praise!

The Changing Education Team is extremely proud of Craig Blount and our Project 25 team for the dedication and commitment they have shown during lockdown to ensure students experience work-related learning as a key component of a vocational career pathway.

Ofsted Inspection Feedback ???Adelaide Heath Academy???.

???You have been successful in overcoming the impact of the pandemic on pupils??? work placements. Weekly virtual sessions, with a visiting expert, mean that pupils in Year 10 and Year 11 have continued to gain experience of the world of work. These pupils are well informed about their career choices. The pupils that we spoke to talked confidently about their future goals.???

Adelaide Trust Careers Lead Feedback

I can honestly say that they have gone above and beyond for us, we have one key link from Changing Education that works with our school (Across our Trust now) and he is amazing. he helps with parents??? evenings, contributes to newsletters, visits pupils on placement, and sends us photos and quotes, he is great.

Nerys Steventon (Careers Lead ??? The Adelaide Trust)

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Education and Training

 

Work Placements are back on the agenda and we???re here to take all the weight off your shoulders. We look forward to supporting you to get your work experience programme up and running, provide guidance on Ofsted, Gatsby, and Compass+ integration, risk management, and employer engagement while tracking and reporting on everything you and your students need.

Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Please click this link to get your team signed up.  

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Ofsted – Project 25 Team receives high praise!

The Changing Education Team is extremely proud of Craig Blount and our Project 25 team for the dedication and commitment they have shown during lockdown to ensure students experience work-related learning as a key component of a vocational career pathway.

Ofsted Inspection Feedback “Adelaide Heath Academy”.

“You have been successful in overcoming the impact of the pandemic on pupils??? work placements. Weekly virtual sessions, with a visiting expert, mean that pupils in Year 10 and Year 11 have continued to gain experience of the world of work. These pupils are well informed about their career choices. The pupils that we spoke to talked confidently about their future goals.”

Adelaide Trust Careers Lead Feedback

“I am Careers Lead at Adelaide School and I have personally worked with Changing Education for the last 3 years although they have worked with the school for longer than that.?? As a SEMH school, our pupils do not follow the traditional mainstream route of 2 weeks block WEX placement, we aim to offer all our pupils a day a week on WEX for 2 years and we follow the P.25 Changing Education programme. All our pupils receive Initial assessments from Changing Education, these are usually done in person however due to covid they adapted and also offered these virtually. Our Year 11 have a review at the start of the year.?? Once a suitable placement has been found (Changing Education arrange all of this and cover risk assessments etc) and the placement has started Changing Education check daily attendance in the morning so any non-attendance/safeguarding can be dealt with asap. Pupils’ progress on the placements is reviewed with them and the employer and targets are set, and they get certificates for placements.

I can honestly say that they have gone above and beyond for us, we have one key link from Changing Education that works with our school (Across our Trust now) and he is amazing. he helps with parents’ evenings, contributes to newsletters, visits pupils on placement, and sends us photos and quotes, he is great.

During lockdown, they adapted straight away and as most of our pupils were then unable to go out on placement we switched to virtual careers lessons which have gone really well. We have started the VWEX as part of those lessons this week across our Trust.

If you would like to have a look at the careers section on our website:??https://www.adelaideschool.net/Careers/Careers-Education/??you will see a lot of information about the work that we do with Changing Education and on our Career paths page which I have just started building you will see that 2 members of Changing Education staff have contributed to that as well.”

Nerys Steventon (Careers Lead – The Adelaide Trust)

What is PROJECT 25 Traineeship Provision (Extended Work Placement)? click this link to find out more.

Thought Leader Article – Work Placements ???Lessons learned, thanks to Covid??? Author: Craig Blount – Project 25 Manager (click this link to read the article)

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CONNECT Newsletter 14.05.2021

Greetings from the CONNECT Team, we hope you have had a productive week. 

This week is all about: 

  • CONNECT Web – New Functionality
  • CONNECT “New Tech Webinar” Bespoke Document and Email Management.
  • Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Don’t forget to access our WebsiteLinkedin page, and YouTube channel for all the up-to-date content and resources. 

New CONNECT Functionality

Large Projects? 

  • Labels (Cross department/course tracking and reporting) “Showcase Webinar coming soon!”
  • Gatsby (Compass+) Reporting “Showcase Webinar coming soon!”
  • Bespoke Career/Work-Related Learning Programme Builder (click this link to watch the showcase webinar)
  • Email and Document Editor tool (sign up to the showcase webinar below)

Minor Updates?

  • Ability to send student health updates to the employer.
  • Fixed department status table completed hours.
  • Update button now showing in the staff/sept Staff home page.
  • Data Exchange Service – data updates

This is your opportunity to learn more about the Connect Software functionality, including key developments which have been designed to enhance the user journey. Through our market research phase, we have improved user functionality.

Why should I attend?

This week we explore how CONNECT enables staff to create bespoke emails which are automated from the CONNECT system. Making available the functionality to alter and personalise all aspects of the system-based emails specific to a course or curriculum area. This functionality also works with embed placement and career documents that can be shared with students and employers.

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Education and Training

 

Work Placements are back on the agenda and we???re here to take all the weight off your shoulders. We look forward to supporting you to get your work experience programme up and running, provide guidance on Ofsted, Gatsby, and Compass+ integration, risk management, and employer engagement while tracking and reporting on everything you and your students need.

Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Please click this link to get your team signed up.  

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s.hackney@changingeducation.co.uk

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CONNECT Newsletter – 04.05.2021







04th May 2021

Greetings from the CONNECT Team, we hope you enjoyed the Easter break. 

This week is all about: 

  • CONNECT Student Mobile App Showcase Webinar
  • CONNECT “New Tech Webinar” (BPB) Bespoke Programme Builder
  • Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Don’t forget to access our WebsiteLinkedin page, and YouTube channel for all the up-to-date content and resources. 


Work Placements back on the agenda!

A huge thank you from the team to those who attended our Get ConnectEd with our Mobile App webinar this week, if you were unable to attend or would like to access the webinar recording please click this link

The Changing Education team explores how the student-facing app enables learners to effectively manage, track and communicate all aspects of work-based learning and career provision. this includes:

Content Timeline

1. What is the CONNECT Mobile App? 0.50
2. Why did we create the CONNECT App? 1.40
3. How does a student access the App? 3.31
4. Work Placement Tracking. 6.33
5. Careers Programmes Tracking. 18.40 
6. Resource Centre. 29.46

Watch the Webinar

This is your opportunity to learn more about the Connect Software functionality, including key developments which have been designed to enhance the user journey. Through our market research phase, we have improved user functionality.

We are excited to share with you the New Bespoke Programme Builder Functionality giving you full control of your wider careers and work related learning programmes.

Why should I attend?

The bespoke programme builder has been designed to offer you complete control of your delivery model, allowing effective implementation and roll-out of careers and work-based learning programmes. Full integration with our Student App supports clear tracking of attainment allowing Guided learning hours to be evidenced.

  • Can we build our own virtual work experience programmes?
  • Can we build bespoke employability activities?
  • Can Ad-hoc programmes be built over an extended period?
  • Can we produce certificates for the programmes designed?
  • Can we enrol students on mass?
  • Can we see a breakdown of student engagement in all activities?
  • Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

Reserve Your Place

Education and Training

 

Work Placements are back on the agenda and we???re here to take all the weight off your shoulders. We look forward to supporting you to get your work experience programme up and running, provide guidance on Ofsted, Gatsby, and Compass+ integration, risk management, and employer engagement while tracking and reporting on everything you and your students need.

Get ready for the new academic year, sign-up for our Partner Training Programme

Please click this link to get your team signed up.  

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Looking Forward

As lockdown restrictions start to lift  and society gradually returns to a new sense of normality, here at Changing Education we continue to support our students and clients to plan and deliver excellence in work based learning and careers guidance.

Please take a few minutes to read through this newsletter, so we can share with you how Changing Education are delivering, and continuing to push the boundaries in Educational work-based learning.

What’s in the Newsletter:

Virtual Work Experience

Careers and IAG

Project 25

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Virtual Work Experience

The Changing Education team has been working hard to develop a meaningful virtual work experience programme in partnership with hundreds of schools, academy groups, council providers and colleges across all UK regions. Please take a couple of minutes to watch the video which will showcase what we have to offer. 

If your school or college is interested in joining the hundreds of clients already signed up, please contact us.

 

Please click this link below to view our teaser video



 

Pledges to Inspire Future Leaders

Our aim at Changing Education is to #inspirefutureleaders; by giving students a real insight into the various industries and paths they could follow and to open their eyes and imagination to the potential job opportunities which are available.

We plan to use 2021 as an opportunity to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us a true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today.

Find out more about our Industry Insight interview videos hosted by our very own Amos Madra. In this fantastic video we hear from the amazing Carla Barker: founder of Greyrose Marketing.

Read the Blog: https://changingeducation.co.uk/carla-barker-pledges-to-inspire-future-leaders/
See the video: https://youtu.be/Gp7gBX8DiDI

Find out more using the #InspireFutureLeaders  on Linkedin

 



 

Matrix Accreditation
 

The Changing Education Group continues to hold the Matrix Accreditation in 2021

???We are very proud of our Careers Advisors and our Wider Careers Provision. The accreditation is a testament to the hard work of our delivery staff and their commitment to support students in making informed decisions about their transition into further education and employment. During the pandemic, our careers staff have continued to offer support to educators and students to minimise the impact on young people as they make choices that will affect their working lives.???

Matthew Hodgkinson (Director/Co-founder)

 

What this means for our clients?

The Matrix Standard accreditation ensures The Changing Education Group provides our clients with exceptional services. Furthermore, offers the reassurance and confidence that our delivery programmes, software, and staff are continually working towards best practice through critical analysis and reflection, to maximise the outcomes for students.

Planning Ahead

 

Many of our Careers and IAG Partner schools are starting to look ahead and plan for the 2021 – 2022 academic year. The last 12 months have highlighted the importance of Quality Careers Advice and Guidance as students navigate the challenges and make career decisions in a changing world. Some schools are opting for a 100%  Virtual Careers Advice Programme while others will welcome advisers into school in September.

Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your requirements for the new academic year!
 

Thought Leader Article Series
“A Sliver Lining: Reflecting on 12 months of Careers Guidance”
Read the full article https://connect-software.co.uk/a-silver-lining/

Feedback

Here are some examples of the great feedback our team of Careers Advisers  have received from a year 10 and 11 student and a school Careers Lead:

???Thank you very much, I really appreciate what you have done today???

???That was very useful, you answered questions I didn???t even know I needed to ask!???

???We find virtual careers delivery from Changing Education to be extremely useful, it allows us to have less staff in school and it also ensures that any students that are having to self-isolate still have access to opportunities???

Tell me more

 

This term on P25, students have been engaging in work skills sessions.  So far we have covered:

Understanding a job advert

My ideal job

What sort of employee am I?

Careers in Hospitality

Reviewing CV???s

The students have worked hard during the sessions.

I am happy to report that employers are beginning to accept students for work experience, and students are starting to attend work placement interviews.  We currently have 7 students out with employers, with a further 11 students securing interviews.  In addition to this great news, for another 8 students we are actively searching for placements.

The BTEC work has been moderated, and the students from last year have had their confirmation of passing the modules.

Thought Leader Article Series

  • SEN/EHCP Work Placements ???Lessons learned (thanks to Covid)??? Read the full article here

Testimonial

Careers Lead at Adelaide School

I can honestly say that Changing Education have gone above and beyond for us, we have one key link from Changing Education that works with our school (Across our Trust now) and he is amazing. he helps with parents evenings, contributes to newsletters, visits pupils on placement and send us photos and quotes, he is great.

During lockdown Changing Education adapted straight away and as most of our pupils were then unable to go out on placement we switched to virtual careers lessons which have gone really well.

 

We are looking forward to the Summer Term, which will involve lots of you accessing the range of services we have on offer.

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