Motivating your students…………….

The Enterprise Springboard Project is a structured programme which aims to motivate those Year 10 students who may be low achievers, lack self confidence, career direction, or even feel alienated and thus be at risk of under-achievement or disaffection. It aims to give students a better understanding of the ‘workplace’, equip them with key employability skills and encourage them to take responsibility for their own future.

How does it work?

There are 5 distinct, yet related, phases of activity. The programme is designed to progress from being adult/staff-led at the beginning, to student-led in the later stages. This empowers the students and encourages them to take greater responsibility for their own future. The phases of activity run over the course of the academic year, commencing in September and culminating in May.

Phase 1 - Induction September/October
Phase 2 - Industry Visits November/December
Phase 3 - Skills Workshop December/January/February
Phase 4 - Enterprise Springboard Projects February - May
Phase 5 - Celebration May/June

The Enterprise Springboard Project is designed to complement the work related curriculum/careers education programme in school or, if supplemented by relevant lessons (i.e. skill development), can be used as an alternative framework for those who wish to use Section 363 (Dis-application from the National Curriculum). It is not, however, designed to be a stand-alone, full time programme.

Phase 1 Induction
This consists of one days INSET training for all staff who are responsible for the project in school plus an induction for students.

Phase 2 Industry Visits
Liverpool Compact EBP will organise at least 2 industrial visits which include a tour of the organisation and discussions with various employees.

Phase 3 Skills Workshop
This off-site workshop is organised centrally and focuses on developing TLC - Teamwork, Leadership and Communication skills. It acts as a springboard to the fourth and arguably, the most important phase - 'Enterprise Projects'.

Phase 4 Enterprise Projects
Enterprise Projects involve students working together in self-managed teams to investigate a particular area of vocational interest.

Project work is undertaken over a period of 8-12 weeks. Students determine, plan and organise visits to research their chosen subject and then share this information with their peer group.

Phase 5 Celebration Event
The project culminates in a high profile celebration event, where students give presentations and are presented with certificates.

Benefits to young people

• Better informed, motivated and more empowered school leavers
• Development of independent learning skills
• Broader awareness of employers, training providers and FE/HE colleges
• A greater knowledge of career opportunities
• Improved relationships with adults and peers

Just read what these teachers from Sandfield Park School and St John Bosco High School had to say about a visit to the QE11 Law Courts:

"This was a hugely motivational visit for the group. The talk was geared at the appropriate level and presented in a dynamic, stimulating way"

"The pupils particularly enjoyed being able to carry out a mock trial in a court room."

For more information please call Joe Hay or Sue Williams on 0151 728 9454 or email us at info@liverpoolcompact.org.uk