The Changing Education Group have placement opportunities in 129,917 organisations of all shapes and sizes across 50 industries, ready to welcome back students on Work Experience.
We make delivery cost-effective and straightforward
Changing Education paperless system has saved us a lot of time and resources. The new Connect App is a great addition, allowing students to access their placements from their phones. Overall, it is easy to engage with employers and pull off the reports and evidence needed for Gatsby Benchmarks. Elizabeth English, Harris Federation
Connect, from Changing Education, has allowed us to focus our time on the real issues regarding placements and not be overrun with admin or paperwork. Andy Snape, Newcastle and Stafford College
We are excited to be working alongside the Changing Education Group. This partnership allows us better access to quality placement opportunities. The software platform and student App makes it easier than ever for both staff and pupils to engage with work experience. Rebecca Scott, Ark Schools
Our relationship with the Changing Education Group is excellent, and they are always there when we need them. Their work experience programme is straightforward to follow, and Connect brings everything together, saving us time and money. Hannah Rutherford, Morecambe Bay Academy
Southam College has a successful relationship with Changing Education, working together to provide a cost-effective, simple delivery system for our key stage 4 work experience programme. The Connect online platform helps provide us with a single point of information on placements. I was impressed with how easy the system is to use and keep track of all our students work experience placements. Andy Hughes, Southam College
How do I get involved?
To find out more about the services on offer, please use one of the buttons below to book your free consultation or visit our new look website for more information.
We are The Changing Education Group. We aim to deliver the best in class work experience products and services to educational institutions throughout the UK. The largest EBP provides a range of employer brokerage services to schools and colleges, combined with Connect, a global leading work experience management platform and the student ConnectED App. Our clients can benefit from a single solution for their delivery and reporting their employability and careers interactions.
To support you with workbased learning and to welcome the return of work placements post the pandemic, we would like to support you by providing complimentary access to Connect and the student app until January 2022.
The Connect Software will provide you with a digital platform that will save you time and money, providing you control of your work-based learning and careers programmes. The platform will integrate with all of your existing systems, MIS, CRM. It includes a Business Database, so you can manage your contacts, H&S information and build your network of businesses, supporting the skills gap. Reports are easy to access and includes all of the reporting you will need for Ofsted and Gatsby.
The ConnectED app allows students to manage their placement and much more, including…
Allowing students to search for a placement with ease before logging, tracking and evidencing their placement experiences ready for employer validation.
Completing work readiness and skills assessments using the Skills Builder Framework.
Easily managing feedback. With the DfE’s and AoC’s focus on T-Level’s, the platform includes start, mid and endpoint assessments ensuring students receive quality feedback.
Accessing, logging, tracking and evidencing all of their personal experiences, such as volunteering, DofE and part-time work, will enable them to build their CV.
Access to over 50 webinars
We will support your team with easy setup with access to 50 training videos. We also provide work experience showcase webinars to support the development of your work based learning programmes, for more information please take a look at the showcase webinar in the link below.
‘CONNECT from Changing Education has given us the opportunity to focus our time on the real issues regarding placements and not be overrun with admin or paperwork. It offers us an easy to use interface with which we can record, monitor and evaluate our placements which offering a reporting structure that gives us information and statistics to use for our KPIs. A great acquisition that we intend to use year on year as we grow.’
Andrew Snape
‘We have worked in partnership with Changing Education for several years in which time they have supported us in remapping our work experience delivery models, Ofsted inspections, T-Level implementation, Risk Management and the implementation of the Connect Software. Which has been instrumental in ensuring we deliver best practice for our students and employers, in addition enable us to set targets at all levels thanks to the succinct reporting functionality’
As part of our commitment to support the wider careers models for schools and colleges in the UK, we are excited to share a range of media resources highlighting a range of careers for your young people.
These are real insights by real people, showcasing their experiences and offering invaluable advice for young people. In this edition, we focus on Media, Print & Publishing.
In addition to our headline session with BBC Travel Correspondent Simon Reeve, you can access a jam-packed playlist of videos from leading industry experts.
In total, we are giving you access to 137 Sector Spotlight Interviews, 56 Employer Masterclass Interviews, 36 Industry Insight Interviews, and 20 Futures Panels.
Simon is a BBC travel correspondent, famous for shows such as The Americas with Simon Reeve, The Caribbean with Simon Reeve, and other award-winning programmes. As well as being a bestselling author tackling sensitive global issues and an international correspondent, Simon also benefitted greatly from Work Experience after a somewhat ‘troubled’ school life.
The Changing Education Group have placement opportunities in 129,917 organisations of all shapes and sizes across 50 industries, ready to welcome back students on Work Experience.
Don’t forget to access our Website, Linkedin page, and YouTube channel for all the up-to-date content and resources.
What have the CONNECT developers been working on this week?
Minor Updates
Add programme builder to Student access URL
Fixed error on student app invite
Add complete button to student access URL programmes
Remove archived students from programme builder
Add ability to create multi-student placements
add student access URL to mobile app invite
Add course code to mobile app invite slip
Updated attendance for WEX placements
Updated Risk Assessment Sign-off
Major Development
Bespoke Document/Editor Tool
Placement Pathways Management Tool
Skills Builder (App integration)
Digital Placement Consent
It’s not always about CONNECT and Tech, the delivery arm of the business is looking to give back with free careers and work-related learning resources.
SPOTLIGHT ON CAREERS IN: MEDIA PRINT & PUBLISHING
If you are struggling to get your server up and running, or need advice on any of the CONNECT functionality please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at connectsupport@changingeducation.co.uk
We also offer Q&A sessions that clients have found useful to share any queries or questions.
Sarah Townsend – 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 are continuing to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today.
In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the wonderful Sarah Townsend – Bestselling author and marketing copywriter.
Sarah Townsend is a freelance copywriter and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Survival Skills for Freelancers. Described as “better than a business coach” the handbook to self-employment distills 20 years of freelance experience – plus quotes from over 100 freelancers – into 200 unputdownable pages. Sarah has spent the past 20+ years working as a UK-based freelance marketing copywriter. Since writing the book, Sarah has combined her copywriting work with delivering mentoring, training, and events to help the self-employed community tackle the ups and downs of freelance life.
Sarah shares some real pearls of wisdom and important advice with anyone planning or considering a freelance career.
Sarah believes “if someone offers you an amazing opportunity, even if you don’t know how do it – say yes and learn how to do it after” because “it’s only when you step out of your comfort zone that you get that boost in confidence”– fantastic advise for us all to digest.
To find out more about the truly brilliant Sarah Townsend and her bestselling book follow the links below:
Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.
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 are continuing to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today.
In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the inspiring Kevin Rodgers who is a partner at Wilson Browne Solicitors.
Alongside being a partner in Wilson Browne Solicitors’ commercial and litigation team, Kevin is also chairman of the board of management and leads their commercial business unit, with responsibility for the overall supervision of the commercial team’s work.
Kevin acts for several industry sectors, including logistics, print, construction, and milling. A skilled negotiator, he can advise on the most appropriate route to resolving disputes – whether by informal negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or the court process.
A past (2016) NLS Solicitor of the Year, Kevin is also the current President of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber represents approximately one-third of the country’s workforce and provides support, representation, and advice to approximately 1000 local businesses. Kevin gives his time freely to the Chamber and is a strong supporter of local business and all that the Chamber stands for.
Kevin has lots of advice and knowledge to share with anyone hoping to pursue a career in law.
Kevin believes that “you don’t need to decide your life right now, you have time” which is an important statement to digest and take on board. He also asks, “do you really know what a lawyer does and try and explore it” and “not to worry about what kind of lawyer you want to be, get an idea of the board and different types available”, which may seem obvious but an important question to think about before you decide if you want to enter this profession.
To find out more about Wilson Browne Solicitors and all the fantastic work Kevin does follow the link below:
Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.
If you are struggling to get your server up and running, or need advice on any of the CONNECT functionality please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at connectsupport@changingeducation.co.uk
We also offer Q&A sessions that clients have found useful to share any queries or questions.
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 watch the video?
This week we had the pleasure to complete a CONNECT Web and Mobile App Refresher Webinar which you can access below. We have also created playlists to help enhance your knowledge and user experience of the CONNECT work placement and careers functionality.
CONNECT® Web Platform Refresher Session (07.09.2021)
CONNECT® – Mobile App Refresher Session
If you are struggling to get your server up and running, or need advice on any of the CONNECT functionality please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at connectsupport@changingeducation.co.uk
We also offer Q&A sessions that clients have found useful to share any queries or questions.
Ricardo Erasmus – 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 are continuing 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.
In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the truly inspirational Ricardo Erasmus – Founder of the Paradigm Shift Academy Ltd and a Transformational Life Coach.
Ricardo, originally from South Africa, arrived in Wales 15 years ago with an aim to help the youth through coaching and mentoring. Ricardo is a transformational life coach, mentor and motivational speaker who played semi-professional football in South Africa – as well as table tennis. He lost his football career due to injuries and became very depressed and even suicidal.
After 3 months, although he felt that he lost his football career, his passion has always been to encourage and inspire the next generation. He started working with youth, helping them to authentically unleash their potential. He joined Animas Coaching Centre to equip himself as a transformational Life coach.
Ricardo has some fantastic knowledge and wisdom to share, and his aim and desire is to see the next generation go further than himself.
Ricardo believes that “in the tough times you need to hold onto that dream, that goal and vision” because “the outcome will be you will win” if you have a positive outlook. He talks about the importance of getting to know ‘who you are’ as this will lead you to make good decisions – important advice for us all to reflect on.
To find out more about the truly fantastic Ricardo and all the amazing work he does follow the link below:
Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.
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 are continuing 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.
In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the inspiring Liam Downes – Director of Customer Success at Tryzens.
Tryzens are an international digital commerce agency with their headquarters based in London. They also have offices in Australia, Bulgaria, and India – Tryzens has over 200 employees.
As eCommerce experts, their mission is to transfer the science and skills of selling online to their clients. Tryzens enables them to enhance their business results across all channels through exceptional customer experience and effective eCommerce systems.
They are trusted by retails biggest names to deliver complex, award-winning digital solutions. From Cotton On, Jack Wills, Annoushka and JosephJoseph they have delivered over 100 solutions across the globe.
Liam is highly motivated, and results-focused with a track record of success for some of the UK’s leading online retailers. He possesses a broad range of eCommerce, marketing and management skills combined with a proven ability to exceed targets. Liam has worked for some big names throughout his career and picked up a lot of knowledge and wisdom along the way.
Liam explains that “working hard and gaining as much knowledge as possible is the key to success”.
He also notes that anyone moving into a digital role is required to be ‘schooling themselves’ and to ‘always look to see where the next opportunity is and understand what’s happening in the market’ – “otherwise you do get left behind”!
Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.
To find out more about Tryzens and the great work Liam does follow the link below:
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