Common use of Senior Phase Vocational Pathways Clause in Contracts

Senior Phase Vocational Pathways. Operationally, West Lothian College has a named Schools and Community Planning Officer who liaises directly with the Council's Development Officer for Raising Attainment, Senior Phase Development Officer and Community Youth Services Team Leader. Most College/School courses are taught in the College as evidence confirms this enhances the learning experience and development of social and interpersonal skills. Some lower level courses, for the harder to reach pupils, are taught in the community. West Lothian Education Services operates a common approach to timetabling, with Tuesday/Thursday travel column options for either vocational subjects at College or for subjects not available at pupils' own schools but taught at other schools in the region. Schools and Community Planning Officer from College attends all timetablers’ meetings. Annual vocational offerings to Senior Phase pupils are negotiated and agreed with Community Planning partners from Education Services and Economic Planning with the Senior Phase Development Officer, Development Officer for Raising Attainment and Community Youth Services Team Leader attending the College's Skills and Progression meeting with Curriculum Heads and Deputes for college/school portfolio planning for the following academic year. We provide an annual College Information session attended by SDS, Voluntary Sector Gateway and employers in December each year, specifically aimed at Senior Phase pupils preparing for course choices and in 2015 we plan to extend this to an evening event to allow parents and carers to come to find out more about College offerings. We continue to offer an annual parents/carers evening for current school pupils attending College. Now in its second year of joint delivery with local secondary schools, the College is a nationally recognised SFC Early Adopter and SDS Pathfinder. Two groups of S5 pupils from the most deprived 10% postcode areas are engaged in a pilot model for Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) training that delivers NC Level 5 Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge element, and SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, the vocational skills element, alongside work experience to support capability that will lead to leaving school to progress with advanced standing into a Modern Apprenticeship with an SME in 2016. This model includes an agreed structure of the S4 timetables to allow release from two regular timetabled sessions for those who are engaging in the FA programme. As this course is in addition to regular timetabled classes, pilot schools were instrumental in ensuring success of the pilot by offering additional support to the pupils to enable their release to attend the school-delivered component of the college course at the host school. Good practice from this model is the pupils’ commitment to attend College and placement during their school holidays. Current evaluation of this programme has influenced a decision to further offer this qualification from 2016 on a full time basis to S4-6 pupils across the region. In June 2015 we celebrated the success of 19 young S6 pupils who attended College part time over a two year period gaining an HNC in either Computing or Engineering Systems alongside SCQF National levels 5 and 6 qualifications gained from school. All nineteen have successfully progressed to years one or two of the University of their choice whilst one has secured a Modern Apprenticeship with an international engineering company. The College has also met demand from South Lanarkshire Council in delivering Skills for Work Construction and the Foundation Apprenticeship course in Civil Engineering to pupils from Carluke Academy. Although a partnership agreement to deliver an NPA Construction to a group of disengaged young learners on-site at Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, did not recruit, we are continuing to collaborate with these partner agencies to further promote this offering from 2016.

Senior Phase Vocational Pathways. OperationallyThe colleges engage with a range of stakeholders, West Lothian College including schools and employers, to help build on existing strong vocational pathways. There has a named Schools been discussion with all Local Authorities. Operational working groups have been established to take forward outcomes and Community Planning Officer who liaises directly with the Council's Development Officer develop an appropriate offering for Raising Attainment, Senior Phase Development Officer and Community Youth Services Team Leader. Most College/School courses are taught in the College as evidence confirms this enhances the learning experience and development of social and interpersonal skills. Some lower level courses, for the harder to reach pupils, are taught in the community. West Lothian Education Services operates a common approach to timetabling, with Tuesday/Thursday travel column options for either vocational subjects at College or for subjects not available at pupils' own schools but taught at other schools in the region. Schools and Community Planning Officer from College attends all timetablers’ meetings. Annual vocational offerings to Senior Phase pupils are negotiated and agreed with Community Planning partners from Education Services and Economic Planning with the Senior Phase Development Officer, Development Officer for Raising Attainment and Community Youth Services Team Leader attending the College's Skills and Progression meeting with Curriculum Heads and Deputes for college/school portfolio planning for the following academic yearVocational Pathways. We provide an annual College Information session attended by SDS, Voluntary Sector Gateway and employers in December each year, specifically aimed at Senior Phase pupils preparing for course choices and in 2015 we plan to extend this to an evening event to allow parents and carers to come to find out more about College offerings. We continue to offer an annual parents/carers evening for current school pupils attending College. Now in its second year of joint delivery with local secondary schoolsBroadly, the College is a nationally recognised SFC Early Adopter and SDS Pathfinder. Two groups of S5 pupils from the most deprived 10% postcode areas are colleges have engaged in a pilot model for pilots over the past two years, including the Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Fabrication & Welding, FA Healthcare, FA Financial Services, Level 6 in Dental Nursing, Photography, Hospitality, Childcare and Development, Care and also NPAs in Engineering (Levels 4 & 5), and will increase the range of relevant courses to be piloted in Academic Year 2016/17 as per the appended Developing the Young Workforce Action Plan (Annex D). Following this, the range of curriculum on offer will be broadened out on a needs-driven basis to cover more schools in the local authorities. It is projected that there will be a varying requirement across local authorities and individual schools for 5th - 6th year programmes and 4th year programmes. South Lanarkshire Council has almost fully phased out 3rd year programmes and is re-organising the administration of its programmes. The colleges will meet with appropriate local authority representatives to identify varying requirements of specific schools and clusters, gather information on how best to integrate the colleges’ curriculum with theirs and offer the most appropriate suite of options and progression opportunities for pupils. The Lanarkshire colleges work with almost all schools in North Lanarkshire (engaging with 22 out of 23 mainstream schools and 8 out of 9 SEN schools), all 20 schools in South Lanarkshire, and schools in East Dunbartonshire (2 from 8, offering broadening options to that local authority area, where the majority of schools link with another region). Lanarkshire colleges also work with schools from other regions (5 in East Renfrewshire and 5 from Glasgow) to enhance choice for their pupils. The colleges will work to increase engagement over 2016/17 with the various local authorities’ provision. The Scottish Government has identified the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects to Scotland’s economy. Energy and Life Sciences are priority sectors, as are creative industries (particularly in digital skills). A particular focus has been given to pathways which will encourage learners along these routes. Skills Development Scotland’s Skills Investment Plans (SIPs) put STEM at the heart of growth for Scotland’s economic development. This includes SIPs in life sciences, engineering, energy, ICT and creative industries. All developments will take account of the equality outcomes set by the colleges and take due account of promoting equality and diversity and addressing learners’ additional learning support needs. The colleges are also engaging with teachers in schools, offering targeted twilight classes and invitations to participate in relevant professional learning activities. One example is an invitation to teachers of technical subjects to participate in a workshop showcasing technological advances in IT courses. They reported positive benefits from this activity. More of this type of activity is planned. The colleges will work with local authorities and schools to promote the value of STEM subjects and to develop pathways into STEM careers. Future labour demand in these areas indicates that having a high quality skilled workforce is essential to Scotland’s development, and college-school partnerships will be key to providing specialist skills and direction for many young people, raising awareness of the job opportunities to attract more talent to this field. Non-SFC funded activity Commercial delivery by each college provides additional funds to support core college activity. The colleges offer competitive rates and effective stakeholder engagement which is central to successful commercial activities. The activity includes direct delivery to companies and individuals, international work, sponsorship and hire of premises. Staff and student engagement Students’ Association involvement in Regional Outcome Agreement The Regional Board, New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College have included both Students’ Associations when writing the plan. By doing so the Students’ Associations have had a significant involvement during the development and review of the Regional Outcome Agreement, including some of the appendices. NLCSA and SLCSA believe this should provide improved chances for students to influence the overarching Regional body that will in turn enhance the overall college experience. Elected Sabbatical Officers when attending Committees, both at Board level and in the college consult students in advance of the meetings and ensure that their voice is heard. Ongoing support from college staff enables the Students’ Association to have a full and meaningful engagement with the development of the Regional Outcome Agreement. New College Lanarkshire Students’ Association (NCLSA) and South Lanarkshire College Students’ Association (SLCSA) have been working constructively together over the past four years in a range of ways. As well as each SA being represented on the Lanarkshire Board, both Associations have provided a support network to each other and worked together towards specific events and projects. The Students’ Associations plan to meet more regularly with each other to both strengthen each individual Association and also to help each become more sustainable. NCLSA and SLCSA will aim to be open and transparent with regards to funding information, including budgets and expenditure. Curriculum The Lanarkshire colleges refresh their curriculum through an annual cycle of portfolio review, taking account of local and national labour market needs and demand in consultation with partners including regional CPPs, SDS and employer groups. The planning for each Academic Year (AY) begins almost twelve months before the start of delivery. This process has consistently delivered a positive match to available resources with high quality, relevant activity being delivered for local communities. The colleges offer programmes from Access level through to Degree Level. There are particularly strong links with local Universities including UWS and Glasgow Caledonian University. Each college has engaged actively in the Assisted Student Places Scheme with UWS. This has enabled cohorts of learners from a wide range of backgrounds to progress through HNC, HND then to degree level with the help and support of both the college and the university. Funding that currently supports this provision will begin being phased out from August 2016. The following details a snapshot of provision relevant to AY 2016/17. The Scottish Government has set a target to deliver training that delivers NC Level 5 to 20,000 additional staff working in early education and Childcare. The colleges are committed to expanding their Early Education and Childcare curriculum to contribute actively to delivering this wider objective. Priority student groups: • Young people with potentially negative destinations upon leaving school. • The young unemployed. • The long-term unemployed. • Members of the workforce requiring up skilling. • Areas where there is gender imbalance. • Care leavers. • Under-represented groups • School pupils wishing to engage in college-based vocational qualifications. • Those undergoing transition from school through education to the workplace. Priority industry sectors: (by Education Scotland curriculum group) Proportion: • Health (Care) 18% • Manufacturing (Engineering) 14% • Retail & Food Services (Hospitality & Tourism) (Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary Therapies) 21% • Business Services (Computing & ICT) (Business) 13% • Construction (Construction) 10% 76% of activity is specifically targeted to regional and national industry employment leaders and growth sectors. 10% of activity is targeted at additional growth sectors. 14% of activity is targeted at social and community need. A comprehensive analysis of the Regional Skills Assessments (RSAs) for both Lanarkshire and for Glasgow and Xxxxx Valley clearly identify business and industry sector need and demand for skilled employees in the sectors identified above. Further analysis in support of these priorities via Skills Investment Plans (SIP) including NHS Education for Scotland; Engineering SIP; Energy SIP; Food and Drink SIP; Tourism SIP; ICT, Digital Technologies SIP; Financial Services SIP; and Construction Skills Strategic Plan has given clear direction to the development of our curriculum portfolio which clearly emphasise STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This ranges from collaborative development of North Lanarkshire’s Construction Skills Academy for school age learners through to ground breaking development such as Scotland’s first BSc degree in Dental Nursing. Both colleges have a focus on STEM subjects, in particular through Engineering, the knowledge elementConstruction and Computing subject areas. This includes leading-edge delivery in Dental Nursing, Micro- renewables, and SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, through the vocational skills element, alongside Oracle Academy. Intelligence is gathered through our work experience to support capability that will lead to leaving school to progress with advanced standing into a Modern Apprenticeship with an SME more than 2000 employers in 2016. This model includes an agreed structure of the S4 timetables to allow release from two regular timetabled sessions for those who are engaging in the FA programme. As this course is in addition to regular timetabled classes, pilot schools were instrumental in ensuring success of the pilot by offering additional support to the pupils to enable their release to attend the school-delivered component of the college course at the host school. Good practice from this model is the pupils’ commitment to attend College and placement during their school holidays. Current evaluation of this programme has influenced a decision to further offer this qualification from 2016 on a full time basis to S4-6 pupils across the region. In June 2015 we celebrated A range of mechanisms are employed including a vibrant and productive Lanarkshire Business Hub where both the success colleges and employers share opportunities to engage for mutual benefit. This intelligence is used at institutional, faculty and programme level to help direct and shape our curriculum to make it fit for purpose and prepare our learners for the workplace and to meet the expectation of 19 young S6 pupils who attended College part time over their employers. We also engage extensively through a two year period gaining range of initiatives with a curriculum specific focus. Faculty based partnership work include projects such as an HNC innovative MA programme developed in either Computing or Engineering Systems alongside SCQF National levels 5 and 6 qualifications gained from school. All nineteen have successfully progressed partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland specifically to years one or two meet the needs of the University of their choice whilst one has secured a Modern Apprenticeship with an international engineering company. The College has also met demand from South Lanarkshire Council in delivering Skills for Work Construction banking industry and the Foundation Apprenticeship course establishment of a sector leading facility and delivery in Civil Engineering Dental Nursing and Dental Technology. This was established in close consultation with more than 100 dental practitioners. These initiatives ensure our curriculum development keeps pace with employer need and ensures that our graduates are well prepared for the world of work and have developed the highest standards of skills specific to pupils from Carluke Academy. Although a partnership agreement to deliver an NPA Construction to a group of disengaged young learners on-site at Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, did not recruit, we are continuing to collaborate with these partner agencies to further promote this offering from 2016their intended job or career.

Senior Phase Vocational Pathways. OperationallyThe colleges engage with a range of stakeholders, West Lothian College including schools and employers, to help build on existing strong vocational pathways. There has a named Schools been discussion with all Local Authorities. Operational working groups have been established to take forward outcomes and Community Planning Officer who liaises directly with the Council's Development Officer develop an appropriate offering for Raising Attainment, Senior Phase Development Officer and Community Youth Services Team Leader. Most College/School courses are taught in the College as evidence confirms this enhances the learning experience and development of social and interpersonal skills. Some lower level courses, for the harder to reach pupils, are taught in the community. West Lothian Education Services operates a common approach to timetabling, with Tuesday/Thursday travel column options for either vocational subjects at College or for subjects not available at pupils' own schools but taught at other schools in the region. Schools and Community Planning Officer from College attends all timetablers’ meetings. Annual vocational offerings to Senior Phase pupils are negotiated and agreed with Community Planning partners from Education Services and Economic Planning with the Senior Phase Development Officer, Development Officer for Raising Attainment and Community Youth Services Team Leader attending the College's Skills and Progression meeting with Curriculum Heads and Deputes for college/school portfolio planning for the following academic yearVocational Pathways. We provide an annual College Information session attended by SDS, Voluntary Sector Gateway and employers in December each year, specifically aimed at Senior Phase pupils preparing for course choices and in 2015 we plan to extend this to an evening event to allow parents and carers to come to find out more about College offerings. We continue to offer an annual parents/carers evening for current school pupils attending College. Now in its second year of joint delivery with local secondary schoolsBroadly, the College is a nationally recognised SFC Early Adopter and SDS Pathfinder. Two groups of S5 pupils from the most deprived 10% postcode areas are colleges have engaged in a pilot model for pilots over the past two years, including the Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Fabrication & Welding, FA Healthcare, FA Financial Services, Level 6 in Dental Nursing, Photography, Hospitality, Childcare and Development, Care and also NPAs in Engineering (Levels 4 & 5), and will increase the range of relevant courses to be piloted in Academic Year 2016/17 as per the appended Developing the Young Workforce Action Plan (Annex D). Following this, the range of curriculum on offer will be broadened out on a needs-driven basis to cover more schools in the local authorities. It is projected that there will be a varying requirement across local authorities and individual schools for 5th - 6th year programmes and 4th year programmes. South Lanarkshire Council has almost fully phased out 3rd year programmes and is re-organising the administration of its programmes. The colleges will meet with appropriate local authority representatives to identify varying requirements of specific schools and clusters, gather information on how best to integrate the colleges’ curriculum with theirs and offer the most appropriate suite of options and progression opportunities for pupils. The Lanarkshire colleges work with almost all schools in North Lanarkshire (engaging with 22 out of 23 mainstream schools and 8 out of 9 SEN schools), all 20 schools in South Lanarkshire, and schools in East Dunbartonshire (2 from 8, offering broadening options to that local authority area, where the majority of schools link with another region). Lanarkshire colleges also work with schools from other regions (5 in East Renfrewshire and 5 from Glasgow) to enhance choice for their pupils. The colleges will work to increase engagement over 2016/17 with the various local authorities’ provision. The Scottish Government has identified the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects to Scotland’s economy. Energy and Life Sciences are priority sectors, as are creative industries (particularly in digital skills). A particular focus has been given to pathways which will encourage learners along these routes. Skills Development Scotland’s Skills Investment Plans (SIPs) put STEM at the heart of growth for Scotland’s economic development. This includes SIPs in life sciences, engineering, energy, ICT and creative industries. All developments will take account of the equality outcomes set by the colleges and take due account of promoting equality and diversity and addressing learners’ additional learning support needs. The colleges are also engaging with teachers in schools, offering targeted twilight classes and invitations to participate in relevant professional learning activities. One example is an invitation to teachers of technical subjects to participate in a workshop showcasing technological advances in IT courses. They reported positive benefits from this activity. More of this type of activity is planned. The colleges will work with local authorities and schools to promote the value of STEM subjects and to develop pathways into STEM careers. Future labour demand in these areas indicates that having a high quality skilled workforce is essential to Scotland’s development, and college-school partnerships will be key to providing specialist skills and direction for many young people, raising awareness of the job opportunities to attract more talent to this field. Non-SFC funded activity Commercial delivery by each college provides additional funds to support core college activity. The colleges offer competitive rates and effective stakeholder engagement which is central to successful commercial activities. The activity includes direct delivery to companies and individuals, international work, sponsorship and hire of premises. Staff and student engagement Students’ Association involvement in Regional Outcome Agreement The Regional Board, New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College have included both Students’ Associations when writing the plan. By doing so the Students’ Associations have had a significant involvement during the development and review of the Regional Outcome Agreement, including some of the appendices. NLCSA and SLCSA believe this should provide improved chances for students to influence the overarching Regional body that will in turn enhance the overall college experience. Elected Sabbatical Officers when attending Committees, both at Board level and in the college consult students in advance of the meetings and ensure that their voice is heard. Ongoing support from college staff enables the Students’ Association to have a full and meaningful engagement with the development of the Regional Outcome Agreement. New College Lanarkshire Students’ Association (NCLSA) and South Lanarkshire College Students’ Association (SLCSA) have been working constructively together over the past four years in a range of ways. As well as each SA being represented on the Lanarkshire Board, both Associations have provided a support network to each other and worked together towards specific events and projects. The Students’ Associations plan to meet more regularly with each other to both strengthen each individual Association and also to help each become more sustainable. NCLSA and SLCSA will aim to be open and transparent with regards to funding information, including budgets and expenditure. Curriculum The Lanarkshire colleges refresh their curriculum through an annual cycle of portfolio review, taking account of local and national labour market needs and demand in consultation with partners including regional CPPs, SDS and employer groups. The planning for each Academic Year (AY) begins almost twelve months before the start of delivery. This process has consistently delivered a positive match to available resources with high quality, relevant activity being delivered for local communities. The colleges offer programmes from Access level through to Degree Level. There are particularly strong links with local Universities including UWS and Glasgow Caledonian University. Each college has engaged actively in the Assisted Student Places Scheme with UWS. This has enabled cohorts of learners from a wide range of backgrounds to progress through HNC, HND then to degree level with the help and support of both the college and the university. Funding that currently supports this provision will begin being phased out from August 2016. The following details a snapshot of provision relevant to AY 2016/17. The Scottish Government has set a target to deliver training that delivers NC Level 5 to 20,000 additional staff working in early education and Childcare. The colleges are committed to expanding their Early Education and Childcare curriculum to contribute actively to delivering this wider objective. Priority student groups:  Young people with potentially negative destinations upon leaving school.  The young unemployed.  The long-term unemployed.  Members of the workforce requiring up skilling.  Areas where there is gender imbalance.  Care leavers.  Under-represented groups  School pupils wishing to engage in college-based vocational qualifications.  Those undergoing transition from school through education to the workplace. Priority industry sectors: (by Education Scotland curriculum group) Proportion:  Health (Care) 18%  Manufacturing (Engineering) 14%  Retail & Food Services (Hospitality & Tourism) (Hairdressing, Beauty and Complementary Therapies) 21%  Business Services (Computing & ICT) (Business) 13%  Construction (Construction) 10% 76% of activity is specifically targeted to regional and national industry employment leaders and growth sectors. 10% of activity is targeted at additional growth sectors. 14% of activity is targeted at social and community need. A comprehensive analysis of the Regional Skills Assessments (RSAs) for both Lanarkshire and for Glasgow and Xxxxx Valley clearly identify business and industry sector need and demand for skilled employees in the sectors identified above. Further analysis in support of these priorities via Skills Investment Plans (SIP) including NHS Education for Scotland; Engineering SIP; Energy SIP; Food and Drink SIP; Tourism SIP; ICT, Digital Technologies SIP; Financial Services SIP; and Construction Skills Strategic Plan has given clear direction to the development of our curriculum portfolio which clearly emphasise STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). This ranges from collaborative development of North Lanarkshire’s Construction Skills Academy for school age learners through to ground breaking development such as Scotland’s first BSc degree in Dental Nursing. Both colleges have a focus on STEM subjects, in particular through Engineering, the knowledge elementConstruction and Computing subject areas. This includes leading-edge delivery in Dental Nursing, Micro- renewables, and SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, through the vocational skills element, alongside Oracle Academy. Intelligence is gathered through our work experience to support capability that will lead to leaving school to progress with advanced standing into a Modern Apprenticeship with an SME more than 2000 employers in 2016. This model includes an agreed structure of the S4 timetables to allow release from two regular timetabled sessions for those who are engaging in the FA programme. As this course is in addition to regular timetabled classes, pilot schools were instrumental in ensuring success of the pilot by offering additional support to the pupils to enable their release to attend the school-delivered component of the college course at the host school. Good practice from this model is the pupils’ commitment to attend College and placement during their school holidays. Current evaluation of this programme has influenced a decision to further offer this qualification from 2016 on a full time basis to S4-6 pupils across the region. In June 2015 we celebrated A range of mechanisms are employed including a vibrant and productive Lanarkshire Business Hub where both the success colleges and employers share opportunities to engage for mutual benefit. This intelligence is used at institutional, faculty and programme level to help direct and shape our curriculum to make it fit for purpose and prepare our learners for the workplace and to meet the expectation of 19 young S6 pupils who attended College part time over their employers. We also engage extensively through a two year period gaining range of initiatives with a curriculum specific focus. Faculty based partnership work include projects such as an HNC innovative MA programme developed in either Computing or Engineering Systems alongside SCQF National levels 5 and 6 qualifications gained from school. All nineteen have successfully progressed partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland specifically to years one or two meet the needs of the University of their choice whilst one has secured a Modern Apprenticeship with an international engineering company. The College has also met demand from South Lanarkshire Council in delivering Skills for Work Construction banking industry and the Foundation Apprenticeship course establishment of a sector leading facility and delivery in Civil Engineering Dental Nursing and Dental Technology. This was established in close consultation with more than 100 dental practitioners. These initiatives ensure our curriculum development keeps pace with employer need and ensures that our graduates are well prepared for the world of work and have developed the highest standards of skills specific to pupils from Carluke Academy. Although a partnership agreement to deliver an NPA Construction to a group of disengaged young learners on-site at Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, did not recruit, we are continuing to collaborate with these partner agencies to further promote this offering from 2016their intended job or career.

Senior Phase Vocational Pathways. Operationally, West Lothian College The college has a named very strong partnership with the region’s eleven secondary schools. Our Schools and Community Planning Officer who liaises directly with council lead officers and depute heads in each school. Vocational pathways are available to all secondary schools, including courses specifically tailored for disengaged pupils that focus on essential life and employability skills. To ensure effective planning of our schools vocational portfolio, the Council's Development Officer for Raising Attainmentcollege attends all timetabling meetings. The college has a strong suite of vocational courses delivered part time to S4-S6 school pupils. Based on a well-established school/college partnership agreement, Senior Phase Development Officer the college provides over 400 senior phase school pupils with access to vocational qualifications, national qualifications and Community Youth Services Team LeaderFoundation Apprenticeships. We aim to increase that to over 600 pupils by 2022. With a focus on increasing the number and range of STEM qualifications to provide young people with the skills necessary to meet the challenges of the 21st century, our schools portfolio is reflective of the regional economy. Most College/School courses for school pupils are taught in the College as evidence confirms this enhances the learning experience and development of social and interpersonal skills. Some at college, although some lower level courses, courses for the harder to reach pupils, pupils who have disengaged from formal education are taught in the community. West Lothian Education Services operates We offer a common approach School Link programme where pupils with additional educational needs attend college over three taster days, and Schools Transition, a half day a week course over the academic year for school leavers from special education schools. We also offer a transition programme one morning a week for young people in their final year of school who are on the autistic spectrum and looking to timetablingapply for a full time mainstream college course the following year. In support of the aims of DYW and the 15-24 Learner Journey recommendations, we will continue to work with Tuesday/Thursday travel column options for either the council to review existing planning processes to ensure that we have a comprehensive and responsive regional vocational subjects at College or for subjects not available at pupils' own schools but taught at other schools portfolio that meets the needs of pupils and the economy. Initial work towards this resulted in the recent joint submission to significantly expand the region’s Foundation Apprenticeship provision. Schools Foundation Apprenticeships The college was an early adopter of Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) which enable senior school pupils to gain industry-relevant college qualifications and Community Planning Officer from College attends all timetablers’ meetingsrelated work experience, at the same time as working towards mainstream qualifications at school. Annual vocational offerings The next three years will see the college, the council and the DYW regional group collaborate further to Senior Phase pupils are negotiated enhance Foundation Apprenticeship delivery and agreed with Community Planning partners from Education Services and Economic Planning with embed it in the Senior Phase Development Officer, Development Officer for Raising Attainment and Community Youth Services Team Leader attending wider senior phase offer. The college is the College's Skills and Progression meeting with Curriculum Heads and Deputes for college/school portfolio planning focal point for the following academic yearFA programme in West Lothian, although delivery will take place at the college, in schools and through third party training providers. We This will introduce efficiencies, provide an annual College Information session attended by SDSaccess to expert knowledge and provide a wider choice for students. In 2019-20, Voluntary Sector Gateway nearly 200 pupils will embark on Foundation Apprenticeships across seven distinct frameworks. Many of these FAs will be delivered in schools and employers most will be available for shorter one-year delivery which will open these qualifications up to S6 pupils. Over the next three years, the college will build up to FA starts to 260 in December each year, specifically aimed at Senior Phase 2021-22. Higher National Certificates The college is supportive of shortening the learner journey for young people progressing to university and is now in the sixth year of delivering Higher National Certificates (HNCs) to S5/6 pupils. Successful attainment of two Highers plus HNC enables pupils preparing for course choices and in 2015 we plan to extend this to an evening event to allow parents and carers to come to find out more about College offerings. We continue to offer an annual parents/carers evening for current school pupils attending College. Now in its articulate into the second year of joint delivery some Edinburgh Xxxxxx University degrees. In 2019-20 the college will review with local secondary schools, the College is a nationally recognised SFC Early Adopter and SDS Pathfindercouncil changes in demand for these higher education qualifications to be delivered to school pupils. Two groups of S5 pupils from the most deprived 10% postcode areas are engaged in a pilot model for Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) training that delivers NC Level 5 Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge element, and SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, the vocational skills element, alongside work experience to support capability that will lead to leaving school to As we progress with advanced standing into a Modern Apprenticeship with an SME in 2016. This model includes an agreed structure our strategic review of the S4 timetables curriculum, we expect to allow release from two regular timetabled sessions expand our HNC offering for those who are engaging in senior phase pupils over the FA programme. As this course is in addition to regular timetabled classes, pilot schools were instrumental in ensuring success of the pilot by offering additional support to the pupils to enable their release to attend the school-delivered component of the college course at the host school. Good practice from this model is the pupils’ commitment to attend College and placement during their school holidays. Current evaluation period of this programme has influenced a decision to further offer this qualification from 2016 on a full time basis to S4-6 pupils across the region. In June 2015 we celebrated the success of 19 young S6 pupils who attended College part time over a two year period gaining an HNC in either Computing or Engineering Systems alongside SCQF National levels 5 and 6 qualifications gained from school. All nineteen have successfully progressed to years one or two of the University of their choice whilst one has secured a Modern Apprenticeship with an international engineering company. The College has also met demand from South Lanarkshire Council in delivering Skills for Work Construction and the Foundation Apprenticeship course in Civil Engineering to pupils from Carluke Academy. Although a partnership agreement to deliver an NPA Construction to a group of disengaged young learners on-site at Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, did not recruit, we are continuing to collaborate with these partner agencies to further promote this offering from 2016Outcome Agreement.

Senior Phase Vocational Pathways. Operationally, West Lothian College has a named Schools and Community Planning Officer who liaises directly with the Council's Development Officer for Raising Attainment, Senior Phase Development Officer and Community Youth Services Team Leader. Most College/School courses are taught in the College as evidence confirms this enhances the learning experience and development of social and interpersonal skills. Some lower level courses, for the harder to reach pupils, are taught in the community. West Lothian Education Services operates a common approach to timetabling, with Tuesday/Thursday travel column options for either vocational subjects at College or for subjects not available at pupils' own schools but taught at other schools in the region. The College’s Schools and Community Planning Officer from College attends all timetablers’ meetings. Annual vocational offerings to Senior Phase pupils are negotiated and agreed with Community Planning partners Partners from Education Services and Economic Planning. Please see table 6 OA targets 2, 3 and 4. Key Planning Documents Hyperlink to Schools Plan (Link to follow) ROA Outcome “High-performing institutions – a coherent system of high-performing, sustainable institutions with modern, transparent and accountable governance arrangements” The College has robust governance arrangements in place and is fully compliant with the Senior Phase Development Officer, Development Officer for Raising Attainment and Community Youth Services Team Leader attending the College's Skills and Progression meeting with Curriculum Heads and Deputes for college/school portfolio planning for the following academic year. We provide an annual College Information session attended by SDS, Voluntary Sector Gateway and employers in December each year, specifically aimed at Senior Phase pupils preparing for course choices and in 2015 we plan to extend this to an evening event to allow parents and carers to come to find out more about College offerings. We continue to offer an annual parents/carers evening for current school pupils attending College. Now in its second year of joint delivery with local secondary schools, the College is a nationally recognised SFC Early Adopter and SDS Pathfinder. Two groups of S5 pupils from the most deprived 10% postcode areas are engaged in a pilot model for Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) training that delivers NC Level 5 Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge element, and SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, the vocational skills element, alongside work experience to support capability that will lead to leaving school to progress with advanced standing into a Modern Apprenticeship with an SME in 2016code. This model includes an agreed structure compliance has been reviewed and confirmed by external auditors. The Board is cognizing of the S4 timetables equality responsibilities and duties and works to allow release from two regular timetabled sessions for those who are engaging in the FA programme. As this course ensure a gender balance is in addition to regular timetabled classes, pilot schools were instrumental in ensuring success of the pilot by offering additional support to the pupils to enable their release to attend the school-delivered component of the college course at the host school. Good practice from this model is the pupils’ commitment to attend College and placement during their school holidays. Current evaluation of this programme has influenced a decision to further offer this qualification from 2016 on a full time basis to S4-6 pupils across the region. In June 2015 we celebrated the success of 19 young S6 pupils who attended College part time over a two year period gaining an HNC in either Computing or Engineering Systems alongside SCQF National levels 5 and 6 qualifications gained from school. All nineteen have successfully progressed to years one or two of the University of their choice whilst one has secured a Modern Apprenticeship with an international engineering companyrealized. The College is working closely with SFC and Education Scotland to implement the current quality framework, at the time of writing an endorsement meeting is planned to discuss our self-evaluation work. The College is fully compliant with procurement legislation and has also met demand from South Lanarkshire Council a robust programme of internal and external audit in delivering Skills place to provide independent assurance to the Board of Governors. West Lothian College has a carbon reduction plan in place which aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% over a 5 year period. The College is on target to achieve its target. A College committee oversees and monitors this area of activity. Please see table OA target 10. Key Planning Documents Hyper link to Carbon Reduction Plan (Link to follow) West Lothian Community Planning West Lothian was one of the first Community Planning Partnerships in Scotland to carry out Community Planning Strategic Assessment and, as a key contributor to this event, it enabled the College to use evidence based prioritisation and community- wide planning to inform our Regional Outcome Agreement and curriculum planning. As a key Community Partner, West Lothian College’s Regional Outcome Agreement (ROA) 2016-17 aligns with and enables shared priorities and actions to reduce the inequalities gap and tackle the causes of inequality. Please see table 6 OA targets 1, 2 and 3. An audit in 2015-16 by internal auditors established the extent to which the College’s arrangements for Work Construction partnership working are actually delivering, Best Value was very positive. There was evidence that: Senior Management and Board members are committed to partnership working; effective governance arrangements are in place for partnership working; the College has agreed a set of measures and targets to track progress and demonstrate impact of partnership working; and there are good arrangements with partners for managing and reporting performance. Senior College staff and personnel are represented on West Lothian Community Planning Board, Community Planning Steering Group, Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce Steering Board, Health and Care Board, Anti-Poverty Board, Children and Families Steering Board, Resource Aligning Group, Community Learning and Adult Education and the Foundation Apprenticeship course Community Safety Board. The College is also involved in Civil Engineering and contributes to pupils from Carluke Academy. Although the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region – comprising Edinburgh, Borders, Fife, Mid, East and West Lothian Councils – working together to develop a partnership agreement major series of investments and initiatives with the Scottish and UK Governments designed to deliver an NPA Construction to a group of disengaged young learners on-site at Wiston Lodgegrow the local, near Biggar, did not recruit, we are continuing to collaborate with these partner agencies to further promote this offering from 2016national and UK economies.

Senior Phase Vocational Pathways. OperationallyThe Regional Offer 2017-18 The school college partnership continues to evolve, West Lothian College and in preparation for the 2017/18 provision, and as part of our ongoing school/college arrangements, extensive discussions took place throughout October and November to prepare for the new school intake in May 2017. The decisions made influenced the planning and organisation of vocational pathway opportunities for all of the senior phase school pupils, and a full range of taster sessions for S1-S3 pupils within our region (including Mearns Academy in Aberdeenshire). Particular emphasis for the coming year is the promotion of Foundation Apprenticeships and we have added 3 new courses in Engineering, Laboratory Skills and Business Skills to the existing list. As in previous years discussions are based around local economic analysis and employment demand, coupled with individual pupil needs and each school's CfE senior phase and DYW strategies. The offer developed is designed to meet the progression needs of school pupils at different stages of their learning journey, equipping pupils to progress into employment, into apprenticeships, or on to further study at college or university. This is a complex process, demanding commitment and flexibility from a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that needs are met. To support this, the college has two dedicated staff members within our schools/guidance provision and a named Schools school/college coordinator. In addition, more and Community Planning Officer who liaises directly more teaching staff are engaged in the delivery of this provision with much increased participation from each secondary school within the region as well as some primary schools. The planned offer for academic year 2017/2018 is made up from a number of strands as detailed below. Each strand will continue to develop through the period of this agreement on a flexible and learner centred basis, to ensure that the specific provision offered meets pupil, school, employer and employer/progression needs. Planned numbers for session 2017/18 are as follows, with further discussions underway to determine future provision relative to overall college activity levels and local authority funding priorities. Local Authority Targets 2017/18 Activity 2016/17 Activity 2014/15 Dundee City Council 1700 1600 1563 Angus 1100 1000 575 Totals 2800 2600 2138 Value 9,128 Credits 8,500 Credits 8,348 Credits In line with DYW, the school/college partnership continues to grow and young people across the region are experiencing more choice and flexibility in the provision offered. As part of the planning process, discussions take place separately with each local authority representative(s). Following the meetings, a summary of provision is made available to all schools across both Dundee and Angus. A growing trend emerging is for pupils to participate in courses held out with the Council's Development Officer for Raising Attainment, recognised boundaries particularly within the Angus schools. New offers within the Senior Phase Development Officer include NPA qualifications in Practical Science and Community Youth Services Team Leaderan NPA in Creative Industries. Most College/School To support progression from National 5, additional Highers are included for session 2017/18. A wide range of courses are taught offered as part of the weekly school timetable for S4, S5 and S6 pupils. Skills for Work courses are delivered over one year, and the HNC and Foundation Apprenticeships over two years. The pupils are required to attend college either once or twice perweek. Courses planned for Session 2017/18 Senior Phase – starting May 2017 Dundee – Kingsway/Gardyne Campus - Monday and Wednesday- 2-4 pm Arbroath – On Campus – days to be confirmed  Automotive Skills -National 4 K  Rural Skills - National 4 A  Engineering Skills - National 4 and 5 K/A  Construction Crafts - National 4 and 5 K/A  Hairdressing and Beauty – Level 1 K/A  Hairdressing and Beauty – Level 2 K/A  Early Education and Childcare - National 4 and 5 G/A  Health Care – National 4 and National 5 G/A  Hospitality - National 4, 5 K/A  Website/Graphics Design and Development - National 5 G/A  Sport and Fitness - National 5 A  Retail – National 5 G  Dance – Higher K  Hospitality – Higher K/A  Accounting - Higher G  Child Care – Higher G/A  Drama - Advanced Higher K National Progression Awards Monday and Wednesday  NPA Practical Science - National 5 K  NPA in the Creative Industries - National 4 G Higher National Certificate  HNC Computing (2-5 pm x 2 afternoons over 2 years) - S5 G  HNC Administration – (2-5 pm x 2 afternoons over 2 years) - S5 A  HN Infill Opportunities - (available September) - S5 or S6 G, K, A Pre Apprenticeship  Preparing for an Apprenticeship in Electrical and Plumbing Level 5 K o 2 Days in College as evidence confirms this enhances the learning experience and development of social and interpersonal skillso 2 Days in School o 1 Day Work Placement  Engineering Pathway Level 5 A/K Higher National Day Release The College currently offers a discrete Higher National Certificate in Computing for school pupils. Some lower level courses, for the harder to reach pupils, are taught in the community. West Lothian Education Services operates a common approach to timetabling, with Tuesday/Thursday travel column options for either vocational subjects at College or for subjects not available at pupils' own schools but taught at other schools in the region. Schools and Community Planning Officer from College attends all timetablers’ meetings. Annual vocational offerings to Senior Phase pupils are negotiated started on this path in S5 and agreed with Community Planning partners from Education Services and Economic Planning with will complete the Senior Phase Development Officerfull HNC course in 2017, Development Officer for Raising Attainment and Community Youth Services Team Leader attending the College's Skills and Progression meeting with Curriculum Heads and Deputes for college/whilst undertaking other school portfolio planning for the following academic yearbased qualifications. We provide an annual College Information In session attended by SDS, Voluntary Sector Gateway and employers 2017/18 another stream of HNC Computing will be offered as well as a new HNC in December each year, specifically aimed at Senior Phase pupils preparing for course choices and in 2015 we plan to extend this to an evening event to allow parents and carers to come to find out more about College offeringsAdministration. We Higher National day release options continue to offer an annual parents/carers evening for current be of interest to school pupils attending Collegeand the College has enhanced the provision of flexible infill across the full range of Higher National courses. Now This is an area of slight growth in the last year and informal feedback indicates that this is proving an attractive enhancement to school qualifications. School pupils following this route, benefit from more streamlined learner journeys and can directly benefit from the comprehensive range of articulation agreements offered by the College and its second year of joint delivery with local secondary schoolsHEI partners. Through these developments, the College is a nationally recognised SFC Early Adopter and SDS Pathfinder. Two groups of S5 pupils from the most deprived 10% postcode areas are engaged in a pilot model for Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) training that delivers NC Level 5 Manufacturing Engineering, the knowledge element, and SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations, the vocational skills element, alongside will work experience to support capability that will lead to leaving school to progress closely with advanced standing into a Modern Apprenticeship with an SME in 2016. This model includes an agreed structure of the S4 timetables to allow release from two regular timetabled sessions for those who are engaging in the FA programme. As this course is in addition to regular timetabled classes, pilot schools were instrumental in ensuring success of the pilot by offering additional support to the pupils to enable their release to attend the school-delivered component of the college course at the host school. Good practice from this model is the pupils’ commitment to attend College and placement during their school holidays. Current evaluation of this programme has influenced a decision to further offer this qualification from 2016 on a full time basis to S4-6 pupils across the region. In June 2015 we celebrated the success of 19 young S6 pupils who attended College part time over a two year period gaining an HNC in either Computing or Engineering Systems alongside SCQF National levels 5 and 6 qualifications gained from school. All nineteen have successfully progressed to years one or two of the University of their choice whilst one has secured a Modern Apprenticeship with an international engineering company. The College has also met demand from South Lanarkshire Council in delivering Skills for Work Construction and the Foundation Apprenticeship course in Civil Engineering to pupils from Carluke Academy. Although a partnership agreement our local authority partners to deliver an NPA Construction to a group of disengaged young learners on-site at Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, did not recruit, we are continuing to collaborate with these partner agencies to further promote this offering from 201640 funded school pupil HN Day release places by 2018.