This project describes the creation and impact of the 'My CPD Hub’ to track CPD with the aim of drawing together the effectiveness of e-learning, peer observation and formal observation (on the job training) and coaching by line managers.
This set of resources relates to one of nine projects focusing on developing Apprenticeships, employer responsiveness and pre-employment provision. The projects designed, piloted and delivered activity in one or more of the above strands, including workshops, study or exchange visits, coaching and mentoring, consultancy and the development of self assessment tools. Through this project, the Learning South West/South West Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training (SWCETT) developed and piloted a train the trainer event to 51 providers who offer Apprenticeships.
This case study describes a project to explore the use of video technology in teaching settings, as a creative tool and opportunity for prisoners to develop skills and self-evaluate. This is a zip file including the case study and an associated project report
This project explored innovative ways to develop and deliver staff training and mentoring. The rationale for the project was to look at ways that the institutional approach to staff training and development could be changed in order to make it more effective which in turn would have a positive impact on teaching and learning across the college.
The Coaching and Mentoring National Occupational Standards (NOS) aim to
define the competencies required to carry out the functions of coaching and
mentoring.
A case study demonstrating effective joint working
This resource comprises the outputs from one of a series of projects to test a range of approaches to improving and extending training and related business services for employers. This project examined the college's employer engagement processes to ensure that employer facing staff were able to embrace the changes to their roles brought about by major College restructures. The project sought to enable more delivery staff to have the confidence and capacity to meet the needs of employers identified by the sales team and so extend commercial activity across more curriculum areas.
This resource comprises the outputs from one of a series of projects to test a range of approaches to improving and extending training and related business services for employers. The college has a large Skills Funding Agency Apprenticeship College contract and wanted to explore how to better support apprentices in their workplace to maintain their engagement and motivation. Involving employers in this process has been seen to have a positive impact, leading to lower drop-out rates, improved attendance and timely completion.
This project has brought together 9 homelessness organisations to develop and deliver a training programme around coaching techniques. 149 frontline staff have been trained and have developed their skills and confidence in using coaching techniques. Train
This project has brought together 9 homelessness organisations to develop and deliver a training programme around coaching techniques. 149 frontline staff have been trained and have developed their skills and confidence in using coaching techniques.
