Accreditation
All the students in all schools of Newham are already involved in a wide range of work related-activities to increase their knowledge of the ‘world of work’. The NEBP is pleased to offer these students the opportunity to gain accreditation for their work within the National Qualification Framework. The qualification is to be called “Career Planning”.
The NEBP has formed a partnership with ASDAN (an internationally recognised awarding body) to accredit the work done on NEBP programmes so students can gain between 23 and 46 points counting towards their GCSE totals (normally 200 points for 5 GCSEs). To achieve this, students will need to participate in all key programmes of the Course and keep a portfolio on skills and knowledge developed during these programmes. Volunteers from various businesses, especially from LBN, are recruited and trained to act as facilitators and to help the students achieve their goals.
To complete the course students need to participate in a ‘Building Opportunities and Skills Seminar Day’, a ‘Mock Interview’, an ‘Enterprise Day’ and a two-week ‘Work Experience Placement’. All these programmes are provided by the NEBP and are facilitated by volunteers from various businesses.
The programme’s start-up costs have been funded by The Learning Skills Council and has also received financial backing by the London Borough of Newham. This pilot programme is under close scrutiny as its success might have implications for other students.
What we Need
The NEBP depends greatly on volunteers from various businesses in and around Newham to make this accreditation a success. If you are, or know of, a business that is willing to participate in this programme, please contact the NEBP.