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Explore the reasons behind NEET rates in Calderdale, key strategies, and responsibilities of various stakeholders in addressing the issue. Learn about targeted youth support, integrated services, and pathways to success for young people.
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YOUNG PEOPLE NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING Presentation SEPTEMBER 2008
YOUNG PEOPLE NOT IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING IN CALDERDALE • Why a concern? • LAA target – baseline = 8.25% 2008-09 =7.67% 2009-10 =7% 2010-11 =6.4% • PSA 14 - number of young people on pathway to success - reduction in NEETs
National Strategy • Key aspects: • Careful tracking • Personalised guidance and support • Extending EMA • Extending Activity Agreement • September guarantee • Fast tracking to New Deal
Local Action Plan • Developing practice • Preventative work with schools • Targeted Youth Support • Funding sought • Partnership working • Co-ordination of activity • Links to 14-19 Strategy • IAG and tracking
Characteristics of NEET • Lower achieving • Less academically able • Exclusion and attendance issues • Young parents • LDD • Drug and alcohol issues • Young offenders • Chaotic lifestyle • Homeless
Whose responsibility? • Council’s lead (takes responsibility of Connexions provision) • Partners in Integrated Youth Support, especially IAG providers • Schools • College
Partnership for Young People’s Learning and Skills • Responsible for all formal and informal learning & skills issues relating to young people • Reports to CYPMG • Membership from CYPS, third sector, Calderdale College, schools, C & K Careers, Calderdale PCT • NEET Strategy Group : NEET action plan
Developing Integrated Youth Support • IYSS Project • Targeted Youth Support • Youth Offer of Activities • Connexions transition • Volunteering