1. Future Strategies Consulting – Make a Change Make A Real Difference -A Proposal for Community Integrated Care 7th August 2013

2. About FSC Established in 2000, FSC provides vocational and educational programmes which support: stability, growth, change and personal development. We aim to be: Accountable; Focussed; And open in the way we do things.

3. Professional Awards An NVQ is a great way to prove that staff have the work-related skills needed for the job. Not built upon a prescriptive time scale and less time away from the job. Completed in the workplace - an NVQtests the learner’s ability to actually do the job. Successful achievement of a commercially funded NVQ is not dependent on a final exams in English, Math’s and Information Technology. Learners build evidence of the work they have done and are assessed via a portfolio of evidence and by work placed assessment and observation.

4. FSC has Centre Status for:

5. About FLEX A unique learning concept aimed at building capacity and improving competencies: Inclusive - engages peers and learners of mixed abilities. Provides learners with a record of achievement. Interchangeable modules ensure learning and development is aligned to operational need - maximise return on investment. Provides a pathway to life long learning. Aligns with the required competencies for Vocational and Apprenticeship delivery

6. Organisational Benefits of a Combined Approach to Learning Innovative and inclusive learning; Addresses skills and compliance gaps; Identifies competencies and areas for improvement; Directly supports managers offering career advice and development; Provides a cross sector portfolio of skills; Access to all; Value for Money.

7. Embedding Organisational Skills Alongside Vocational Learning Develop strategic capacity Include Managing On-going Performance Develop Skills Deliver People and Performance Performance Tools Aspire Making the most of your talents Developing Personal inner confidence Build a stable workforce Enable Developing a positive working Environment Effective communication Problem Solving Respect Understanding Stress Working with others Understanding difference Customer Care

8. Learner Outcomes Self confidence (realising potential); Self awareness (growth and opportunity); Self development (maximising talent); Career focussed (establishing career goals); Hearts and minds – a real difference.

9. Future Strategies (Flexible Development) Professional Awards (The Individual) Building Capacity (The Employer) Invests in the individual via financial support and time Flex delivery supports the individual and the company - initiates the transformational process Invests in technical skills and training Desired Improvement Leadership Teamwork Commitment Cultural Compatibility High Flyers Fresh Ideas Compliance Self-Motivation Desired Improvement Supported delivery of 12 Flexible Learning programmes, aimed at enhancing performance, from a menu of over 300 Chosen jointly by learner and employer Mapped across in to training Monthly feedback building to a portfolio of competencies Desired Improvement Strong professional reasoning Firm grasp of competencies Understanding of the job Personal Objectives Rules & Regulations Processes & Procedures Communication Environment Desired Outcomes Stability Skilled Workforce Growth Celebration Desired Outcomes Better understanding of change Enhanced Skills Enhanced knowledge Enhanced Behaviours Desired Outcomes Qualified Capacity to Deliver Technical Skills Recognition and Reward Organisational Excellence – Building Your Future Strategies

10. Portfolio Delivery (Ecordia) Founded in 2004, Ecordia is a leading provider of e-portfolio and e-assessment based learning. Reduce Costs -Assessments can be completed quickly and efficiently Improve Quality - real time reports allow monitoring of your provision anywhere and anytime Increase Efficiency 24/7 access and email alerts mean learners can update portfolios as and when required and quality teams can review progress promptly and online

11. In Summary FSC has the: Capacity and Experience - to deliver quality resourcing and quality learning. Agility - to be able to offer flexible and bespoke learning solutions in line with Government Policy and local needs. Determination - to deliver a quality and value added service which makes a difference.

12. Next Steps Questions? Contact Details Future Strategies Consulting Limited Segedunum Business Centre Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear NE28 6HQ Email: web@futurestrategies.co.uk Tel: 0191 262 8029 If calling from outside the UK: +44 191 262 8029