National Progression Awards Conference March 2009

Making Connections through Playwork and Childcare at

South Lanarkshire College

PresentersAnnemarie Wynn

Course Leader

NPA- Playwork and Childcare

South Lanarkshire College

Jennifer Hughes

Lecturer in Care

South Lanarkshire College

Heather Lamont

NPA Student

South Lanarkshire College

Rationale

NPA awards are vocational awards designed to help people for:

•Employment

•Career Development

•Progression to Further Study

The Project

Challenges Barriers Difficulties Removed Student

Backgrounds Employment

Opportunities Scottish Social

Services Council

Course Design

Classroom

Placement

Practical learning, written and research work

Partnership Arrangements Routes to Work South

Recruitment South Lanarkshire

Community Engagement South Lanarkshire

Council European Social Fund Fairer Scotland Funding Local Community

Centres

Delivery Approaches Venues Interviews Enhanced Disclosure Experienced and

Sympathetic Staff Guidance Tutor Induction Programme Placement Resources

Evaluation

Strong Links with Partners

Impact on Lives Employment Lifelong Learning Number Completing

Course External Evaluation

Building on Success Course continuing in

other centres due to employer’s demands

Students continuing their lifelong learning

Students continue to work as volunteers in placement

Quotes “Course in community setting is ideal, local, very friendly,

internet access excellent.” Margaret Callaghan-student “Lecturers are friendly, helpful and motivational.” Margaret

Fellows-student “The programme has been set out and explained very well.”

Heather Lamont-student “I feel we are doing well and able to work as part of a team.”

Margaret McCardle-student “I will take more students if they are of the same calibre that you

have already sent me.” Christine Pepper-High Flyers After School Care-employer

“I have offered your student employment at the end of her course, as she has been so good.” Three Bears Nursery-employer

Learning is Fun

Jennifer Hughes

Lecturer in Early Education and Childcare

Background

Staff Experiences

Staff Enthusiasm

Placement

Types of Placement

Student Participation

Student Experience

Students

Student Achievement

Recognised Award Practical Experience Confidence Friendships Future Progression

FUN!

Heather LamontPDA Playwork and Childcare student

2008-2009

Positive Attractions

Location Informal Relaxed

Challenges

Confidence Education Self esteem

Personal Achievement

Qualification Heightened Self Esteem Left Comfort Zone Friendships Further Study/Lifelong Learning