Skills, Learning and Enterprise

Work Related Learning

Work Related Learning became a key part of the curriculum from September 2004 for all young learners studying Key Stage 4. All secondary schools have developed a Work Related Learning policy to meet this challenge. They are supported by the following borough services:

Trident provides 2 week work experience opportunities for most of the borough's Year 10 or Year 11 students using an innovative diary which has been adopted nationally. It maintains links with hundreds of employers.

Education Business Partnership has established a reputation in east London in supporting local schools - both Primary and Secondary. It arranges industrial visits and can provide speakers. It runs mentoring schemes and fosters interest in business through sponsored competitions.

Flexi Learning Programme provides an exciting opportunity for selected young people in Year 10 and Year 11 to pursue a mixed curriculum of school subjects, vocational training and extended work placements.

Quality Assurance and Accreditation is a section that seeks to promote safe standards of working for young people going out into industry and attending training out of school. The section is also interested in developing a vocational framework to meet the needs of young people with nationally recognised qualifications as their goal.