For some students at Key Stage 4 the National Curriculum does not meet all their needs, abilities or aspirations. As a result an increasing number are at risk of "dropping out" of the education system.

How can we address this?

L2W is a City-wide project which enables young people aged 14-16 years to train with Providers in a variety of employment sectors so that they can:

• Learn new skills
• Reach their potential
• Achieve success
• Gain experience in vocational learning environments.

Liverpool Compact EBP works in partnership with

• Liverpool Community College
• LEA
• Work-based Learning Providers to place students
• Local Employers

How does it work?

Students spend some time each week out of school (one or two days) working towards a recognised vocational qualification and the remainder in school following National Curriculum subjects.

They are supported by school staff whilst they are off-site.

Benefits to young people

• Develops career ideas
• Enhances knowledge and skills
• Motivates students
• Builds confidence

As Madeline Hardacre from Aspire (a Hairdressing Training Provider) says

L2W develops students’ personal skills which prepares them for work, whilst delivering NVQs. It gears up the learners for employment.

And Parkland’s students agree

I was really glad I was given the opportunity in Year 10 to join the programme, otherwise I would not have gained my NVQ. I now have a placement that I enjoy and I intend to continue my studies and gain my NVQ level 3.
Amanda Clark
Parkland’s student

If you have a student whom you think could benefit from L2W please enter the designated L2W site where you will find the relevant documentation and online application that you will need to complete.

For more information please call Lorraine Dodd on 0151 298 9454 or email Lorraine here