PO84.1(7) Update on the Community Learning and Development, Youth Guarantee Programme
North Lanarkshire Council · 22 August 2022
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref AG/ Date 22/08/22 PO84.1(7) Update on the Community Learning and Development, Youth Guarantee Programme. From Alison Gordon, Head of Children Families & Justice Services/Chief Social Work Officer E-mail Gordonal@northlan.gov.uk Telephone 01698 332001 Executive Summary This report highlights the progress and success of the Community Learning and Development, Youth Guarantee Programme (YGP) and the support and positive impact to North Lanarkshire’s young workforce, together with an update on the ongoing progress of the employees. The report introduces the Youth Guarantee Report 2021 – 2022 (Appendix 1) and the continuation of the programme into 2022 – 2023 with a new cohort of young people. Funding was again secured in partnership with the Employability Team and allows for the recruitment of 15 young people aged 16-24 years who are facing barriers to education and employment, to take up a 12-month placement with Community Learning and Development. Rebranded the Young Person’s Guarantee in line with the Scottish Government’s branding, the programme supports the priorities of The Plan for North Lanarkshire and the CLD Partnership Adult Learning Delivery Plan. Locally and nationally the programme supports No-one Left Behind and Developing Young workforce strategies. Recommendations It is recommended that the People & Communities Committee: 1. Note the success of the CLD Youth Guarantee programme 2020 – 2021 2. Endorse the continuation of the programme for 2022 - 2023 The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority Improve economic opportunities and outcomes Ambition statement (6) Raise attainment and skills for learning, life, and work to enhance opportunities and choices People & Communities Committee
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1. Background 1.1 In April 2021, North Lanarkshire Council, Community Learning and Development (CLD) introduced the Youth Guarantee Programme as outlined in the report to the Community Empowerment Committee of 26th May 2021. The programme ran for a 12- month period from April 2021 – March 2022. During this time, it played a significant role in addressing the issue of youth unemployment and specifically the impact of COVID-19 on young people across North Lanarkshire. 1.2 Recruitment for the programme targeted young people who experienced significant barriers, such as, literacy and numeracy needs, care experienced young people, ethnic minority backgrounds and those living in disadvantaged areas. Of the 32 young people interviewed, 19 took up the offer of employment as Assistant Support Workers (CLD) employed for 20 hours a week. Line managed by a CLD Development Officer and mentored by CLD Workers, the group supported the development of, and began, an intensive and comprehensive programme of training, work placement and personal development in addition to the benefits available to them as NLC employees. 1.3 Figures at that time showed that North Lanarkshire’s youth unemployment rate (16 - 24 years) was at 16.3%, higher than the Scottish average of 13.5%. At July 2021, 2,470 (6.9%) of North Lanarkshire’s young people were claiming benefits. 2. Report 2.1.1 The Programme 2.1.2 Each Assistant Support Worker (ASW) was initially given a timetable, produced by Development Officer in consultation with them and the CLD teams, that detailed training and placements for month ahead. It soon became clear that a longer period of placement (duration of a term) within each CLD area of work would be more beneficial to the ASWs and the service. ASWs placements were across the service, in Adult Learning, Family Learning and Youth Work. 2.1.3 ASWs managed their own time and diaries and were allocated a laptop and mobile phone giving them full access to all council systems including Myself / I- Trent and Learn NL. 2.1.4 As the programme started during lockdown, ASWs were advised to log in every morning at 9.30am to check emails and diaries and manage online training and tasks. This proved challenging for some and with the support of CLD mentors and the project Development Officer, they gained new skills, such as, self-discipline and managing workloads remotely. 2.2 Training and Qualifications 2.2.1 A full training timetable was developed for each ASW that provided them with the skills and knowledge required to carry out their CLD duties and also to provide them with the skills and qualifications required to access future education, volunteering and employment.
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2.2.2 Some examples of the training undertaken are: • PDA Youth Work • Adult Achievement Award • First Steps to Family Learning / Youth Work • Facilitation Training • REHIS A full list of training and qualifications is available in the report at Appendix 1. 2.3 Work Placement 2.3.1 The work placements gave each ASW the opportunity to experience the full range of CLD provision. They were immersed in the working experience and subject to the same expectations and standards as all ASWs in the service. Although, challenging and stretching at times, the support of the mentors, peers and other CLD staff as well as the guidance of the Development Officer ensured that it was also a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. 2.3.2 Skills were gained in planning and facilitating learning sessions, planning and organising events, and reflection on, and evaluation of, work. Feedback from individuals showed that confidence had greatly increased, and each had a clearer focus of what they wanted to do in the future. The ASWs worked with a wide range of learners across communities gaining experience of engaging with learners from different backgrounds, cultures and varied life experiences through programmes, such as, ESOL, Duke of Edinburgh for unaccompanied and care experienced young people, Refugee Week events and supporting learning and integration for those resettled in North Lanarkshire from Afghanistan and Syria. 2.4 Positive Destinations 2.4.1 Of the 19 young people who started the programme all have now achieved a positive destination. A number of them are going to university / college, others are working (some within NLC Early Years) and 6 have retained part-time positions within CLD and 4 of those will go on to study CLD at University of West of Scotland. Continued support is available to all through CLD and Employability services and tracking of progress will continue for 6- and 12-month periods. 2.5 Evaluation and Celebration 2.5.1 Ongoing review and evaluation took place throughout the programme and involved everyone who participated, ASWs, CLD staff, Partners, and service users. An evaluation event was held with participants who were given the opportunity to feedback on their own experiences and also to influence the programme for the next cohort. Details are available at Appendix 1. 2.5.2 A Celebration of Learning event was held in March 2022 and was attended by Des Murray, Chief Executive and Elected Members, participants and their families and staff. The ASWs took an active part in the celebration and spoke about their experiences and the positive impact on their lives.
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2.6 Young Persons Guarantee 2022 – 2023 2.6.1 The Employability Team successfully gained further funding to support the continuation of the programme with a new cohort. A recruitment exercise is now complete and 15 young people were successful in gaining positions. Details are with Recruitment Team and awaiting checks prior to a start date being confirmed. 2.6.2 The Youth Guarantee Report highlights the changes to the programme suggested through reflection and evaluation: longer placements, increased integration with CLD locality teams, attendance at meetings, for example. Several of last year’s cohort have volunteered to support the new recruits as mentors, thereby also continuing to expand their own skills. 3. Measures of success 3.1 Positive destinations of young people who participated in the programme 3.2 Achievement of qualifications and completion of training courses 4. Supporting documentation 4.1 Appendix 1 Youth Guarantee Report 2021 - 2022 Alison Gordon Head of Children Families & Justice Services/ Chief Social Work Officer
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Impacts ( http://connect/report-template-guidance ) 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality-and-fairer- scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts have been discussed and agreed with Financial Solutions? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Last financial year CLD secured £352,360 from the Youth Guarantee Fund. This financial year a further £250,000 has been secured from the fund to create a further 15 ASW posts at NLC3 and a project coordinator at NLC12. 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts have been discussed and agreed with People and Organisational Development? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Following on from the success of the CLD YG programme a further 15 posts ASW Posts have been created. The request to create these posts was agreed at the Workforce Steering Group/May 2022. All posts have been offered to the successful candidates post interview and are awaiting the completion of the relevant checks prior to agreeing a start date. 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts have been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic Solutions? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact?
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5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Where the impact identifies a requirement for technology, has an assessment been carried out (or scheduled) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed?
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 CC_2022_00087
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Foreword Young People aged 16-24 years lay down the foundation for future success during these years. Research shows that unemployment during this period can have a significant impact on future earnings. The Community Learning and Development (CLD) Youth Guarantee Project provided 19 young people with employment opportunities that helped them develop a broad range of transferrable competencies and qualifications which will prepare them for future careers and positive pathways. Over the past 12 months it has been an absolute pleasure having the Youth Guarantee staff working across Youth Work, Family Learning and Adult Learning, they also have worked through the challenges of working during the various levels of Covid restrictions. This has helped them understand the need for resilience and adaptability in the workplace. As a Service we are extremely proud of the outcomes this group of young staff have achieved and wish them every success in the future and we look forward to welcoming a new cohort of Youth Guarantee staff this year. Liz Fergus | Community Learning, Development and Resources Manager Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Introduction In May 2021 North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Learning and Development (CLD) service, in partnership with The Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee, set out a plan to recruit CLD Assistant Support Workers (ASW) for a period of one year on their Youth Guarantee Programme. Money was awarded from the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee which aims to provide the opportunity of a job, placement, training or volunteering for every 16-24 year old in Scotland. CLD successfully recruited 19 Assistant Support Workers which gave these new employees the opportunity to work across the three core functions of CLD – Youth Work, Adult Learning and Family Learning for 20 hours per week. As well as paid employment, the staff would have a robust training schedule, the chance to work alongside NLC Partner agencies and the opportunity to have a CLD worker as mentor throughout their full employment. The programme was delivered using a full service approach with every CLD staff member involved in either supervising ASWs on placements, facilitating training or being a Mentor. The NLC Youth Guarantee Programme supports the key priorities and outcomes as set out in the The Plan For North Lanarkshire by providing opportunities for targeted young people and adults to reach their full potential and enhancing participation within North Lanarkshire Communities. The Youth Guarantee programme is also designed to support the CLD Partnership objective of revising the Young Adult Offer within North Lanarkshire. A new and innovative learning offer seeks to reduce some of the inequalities that can arise from the attainment gap by offering training and employment opportunities to residents of North Lanarkshire who have barriers to learning. Youth event presentation
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Des Murray, Chief Executive of NLC and Liz Fergus Community Learning, Development and Resources Manager Youth Guarantee in Numbers • 19 participants aged between 16 and 24 recruited • 7 is the average number of qualifications achieved per person • 125 qualifications achieved • 17 positive destinations • 7 participants recruited by NLC at end of programme • 5 accepted into university • 3 accepted into further education • 123 CLD Staff involved in delivery of programme • 14 different qualifications offered • 6 staff continuing to volunteer Training Following the mandatory induction, a training schedule was devised based on collaboration with CLD staff who supervised the day-to-day ASW duties and through the PRD process. There were two elements to the training – opportunities that allow the participants to develop their skills as CLD ASWs and to support them into positive destinations at the end of their programme by helping to develop transferrable skills. Training in Focus Facilitation Training – This was established as a training need very early on in the programme. ASW staff reported to the Development Officer that they did not feel they had the confidence or skills to deliver activities in a CLD setting. The training looked at ways to develop facilitation skills in terms of creativity, working with limited resources and working together to deliver activities to groups of learners. This training was delivered by NLC’s Active and Creative Communities Team and by CLD. The evaluation from staff showed that this training was effective in helping develop soft skills such as creativity and teamwork. Staff felt more confident with delivering CLD workshops as a direct result of this training and reported that they felt more confident as individuals.
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 REHIS Qualification – this was chosen because of the benefits to working with CLD as this can be an added requirement. This qualification also enabled 5 staff to apply for internal and external vacancies that had REHIS qualification as an essential requirement. First Aid – this was chosen as a training element as it is often a requirement in the workplace. Of the 12 staff who completed the training all have reported back that this was beneficial in securing their positive destination at end of programme Staff participating in SQA level 6 First Aid Training First steps to youth work and first steps to family learning – Assistant Support Workers reported that they felt both of these courses were invaluable in terms of learning more about the core functions of CLD. The training helped underpin the theory behind the practice involved in developing and delivering family learning and youth work. First Steps to Youth Work
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Training / Qualifications completed 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 (See Appendix 2) (staff training table) Work Placements At induction, all staff were issued with a work laptop and mobile phone. Expectations were also set out that travel through North Lanarkshire was expected as well as logging in each morning to check and action emails as necessary. Each ASW was issued with a bespoke timetable detailing work placements (see appendix 3). These timetables were negotiated between ASW staff, Development Officer and CLD staff. Initially placements were for a period of 4-6 weeks but staff soon realised that placements covering a full term would be more useful for CLD groups, ASW staff and CLD workers as relationships could be further developed if placements were longer. ASW staff presenting at a youth event Numbers Completed REHI SQA First Aid Paths 4 All Life Guard PDA Youth Work First Steps to Youth Work Fist Steps to Family SQA Work Placement Autism Awareness Drama Facilitation Mental Health Awareness Adult Achievement Award YAA Platinum YAA Bronze
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Assistant Support Workers helped plan and facilitate sessions, evaluate activities and sessions as well as share ideas for future group/activity development. ASWs were also asked to complete reflective recordings as a way of evaluating their own work. Feedback sheets for ASW staff and CLD staff were issued at end of each placement block with the information gathered informing future training and placements. Youth Guarantee Programme - Monthly Timetable Name: Joe Bloggs September to Christmas Morning Afternoon Evening Monday 10.30am – 12.30pm Baby Massage Pat Cullinan Centre ASN group 6-8pm Health and Wellness Hub Motherwell Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm Bellshill Cultural Centre LGBTQ+ group Wednesday 9.15am – 11.30am Craigneuk Lifelong Learning SQA Mental Health Transition Group P6/P7 Ravenscraig 5.30pm – 7.30pm Thursday 1-3pm Muir Street PS Two 45 min sessions Friday Alternate Fridays 10 – 1.30pm Newarthill CC YAA and event with Marita Future Fridays 1-4pm Ravenscraig
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Evaluations Evaluations were ongoing throughout the programme through one-to-one support sessions, CLD placement feedback and regular Team meetings. In the final month of programme, a full Evaluation Day was held with CLD workers facilitating feedback sessions for ASW staff. A questionnaire was distributed to all CLD staff involved with the programme. (Appendix 4) An illustrator was hired to capture the feedback in a visual way. This was then displayed at the celebration event held at end of programme. The evaluation day was split into 4 topics. The feedback is identified as Good Practice or Future Actions in the tables below. Evaluation topic 1 Line Manager/NLC wide support Good Practice Future Actions Staff made good relationships ASW staff to be involved in CLD Locality meetings Staff felt supported by line management Job role fully described at interview Felt training needs taken into consideration Travel commitment made clearer Great support for future planning Travelling expectations made clear & covered in induction Lots of admin support More admin training required Learn NL – very valuable resource Learn more about paperwork Great opportunities for other work within NLC (elections) Having contact for advice during application process One to One support was beneficial Evaluation Topic 2 – Mentoring Good Practice Future Actions Accessible for all Introduce CLD paperwork during induction Set expectations for all parties Revise mentor programme Mentor supported anxieties around travel Peer support was very valuable Mentor optional based on need More time allocated to see mentor Mentor understanding their role There WILL be ups and downs on our journeys FUN . . . . but there is SUPPORT all the way! CLD CLD CLD CLD CLD CLD CLD . . but we will for you! . . flying the nest is a big move! There will always for you! www.ogilviedesign.co.uk
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Evaluation Topic 3 - Expectations Good Practice Future Actions Exceeded expectations Clarification of programme Vs employment Good to see all aspects of CLD Scenario based expectations at induction Good progression from volunteering Practical element at induction Further developed interest in CLD Take on less people Good platform for future employment Core CLD functions further explained at interview Training & qualifications exceeded expectations Journey planning/area familiarisation at induction Good financial rewards Roles & responsibilities made clear All would recommend the experience Clearer induction of digital responsibilities Positive feedback on interview format Development of friendship groups Excellent platform for goals in life Evaluation Day Evaluation Topic 4 – Placements Good Practice Future Actions Supported and included Make placement time longer Consulted about placement requests Clear definition of ASW role for CLD and Support Worker staff to ensure consistency Experiences in core disciplines More input in paperwork planning Support workers very supportive in Adult Learning Given preparation time for group working Good balance of direction and development Good support system in place
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 CLD Worker Evaluation CLD staff who were directly involved in the supervision of ASW staff during placements completed a staff survey at the end of each placement and at the end of the programme. All staff reported that they would have ASWs working with them again. Suggestions from CLD staff to be implemented when the programme runs again were as follows: • CLD staff to be made aware of any barriers to learning • CLD staff to be made aware of expectations of ASW staff • General employability attitudes and qualities in terms of timekeeping, use of mobile phones, showing initiative The CLD Young Person’s Guarantee Development Officer will ensure that the suggestions are addressed during next year of the programme. CLD staff will be given pertinent information on ASW staff needs as well as what the expectations are at the beginning of programme. A workshop on personal qualities and skills will be further developed to address issues highlighted in terms of general employability skills. As a direct result of CLD worker feedback to Managers, 7 ASW staff were offered additional hours to ensure some support continued for CLD teams until the end of June 2022. “Over the year we have had some excellent workers who have supported our youth programme. As a team we now realise we have relied on our ASWs to keep our programmes running due to such high participant numbers”. Gillian Aitken, CLD Youth Worker “I have found all of the ASWs to be a great asset to the team, taking on many roles including leading ice breakers and developing publicity posters for our groups” Michelle Malarkey CLD Worker Schools “I have loved working with the ASWs. They have been a great help, not only to me, but to the groups I support” Vahri Campbell, CLD Family Learning Worker “It has been of great benefit to the Adult Learning Team having the ASWs employed to support the work we deliver. They have really embraced this opportunity and have brought new skills to the delivery team” Andy Jack, CLD Adult Learning Worker
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 Extended Opportunities As the ASWs were employed by NLC there were extended opportunities open to them as there is with all employees. Three staff had the opportunity to speak at an Empowering Communities Committee meeting, ASW staff were able to access the Learn NL training resources and had the opportunity to work at elections. Transferrable skills that ASWs gained were suitable to work at NLC’s Club 365 initiative and this has led to staff being able to apply for other vacancies within NLC. Staff have utilised NLC’s employee discount scheme and have also had the opportunity to work with some CLD partners such as the NHS to promote the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) project. Destinations Modern Apprenticeship - Optical Express Support Worker - New Horizons Mother and Toddler Group 4 x Additional Support Needs Assistants - NLC Retail Operative - Londis HNC in Social Services Further Education - Pathways to Care Further Education - Level 5 Psychology After School Care Engagement Officer - Motherwell Football Trust Support Officer - NLC Planning Department 4 x Community Education Degree at University of the West of Scotland NLC Outdoor Stores for my DESTINATION . . CLD ASWs x 6 ten hour positions . . despite having no past interest in them! Senior Staff Member - Greggs Family Learning Support Worker
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 My highlight has been meeting new people - staff and learners. This has opened my eyes to a whole new career path. I have been successful in getting a job with a Mother and Toddler Group. I am also doing PDA Youth Work with CLD. Meet The Team NLC CLD ASSISTANT SUPPORT WORKER #YPGUARANTEE Sophie Lennon Sean McIIroy I have learned to be a responsible young person and having work integrity. I am very grateful for this opportunity. I now work fulltime with NLC Roads Department. I also have g Unconditional Offer from Edinburgh University to study Business. Victoria Jalba My highlight has been working with such a variety of people and realising this is the type of work I would like to do. I have been successful in gaining employment as an Additional Support Needs Assistant with NLC.
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 My highlight is that I can now speak in front of a group of people. I have lots of interviews coming up. Caitlin Pringle Carla Cummings Casey Ellis The highlight of my journey is meeting all the people from different areas and CLD disciplines. I am starting as an Additional Support Needs Assistant with an NLC Primary School. I loved working with LGBTQ+ groups as this is how I identify. I enjoyed helping like minded young people open up and talk them through their issues. I have been successful in being offered a place on HNC Social Service Course at City Of Glasgow College. Nathan Wotherspoon My highlight was supporting young people with their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. I have secured employment as a Senior Team Member in Greggs and a 7 hour appointment with CLD outdoor stores.
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 My highlight has been working with the Adult Learning planning and delivering IT classes. I have been successful in being offered an Unconditional to study BA in Community Education at UWS. Kai Etherington Jack Lambert Dean Dougal I enjoyed meeting the older people in the Adult Learning It classes. I enjoyed being able to pass on my knowledge to an older generation. I have successfully gained a place at NCL to study Social Sciences with a view to moving onto study Psychology. Dan Scott community and school settings. The support
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Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022 I really enjoyed working with the after school groups and adult learners in ESOL classes. I was appreciated and thanked for my contribution which was humbling and made me feel appreciated. I am moving onto study BA degree at UWS and am staying on for 10 hours to work with CLD team. Emma Jane Doak Edward Reid Erin McGill I loved supporting the youth work team deliver their summer programme in Cumbernauld. It was so much fun. I have successfully gained a place at NCL to study Pathways to Care and I hope to become a Paramedic in the future. I will continue volunteering with the CLD Youth Work team. I have enjoyed learning to work with others and meeting new people. I enjoyed the training and I am very grateful to everyone for helping me with my career. I am starting with Optical Express as a Modern Apprentice. Norifumi Shimogawa I loved getting to see all aspects of CLD. I have found a new career path which I hadn’t previously considered as a direct result of this opportunity. I am moving onto study at UWS – BA in Community Education and have successfully gained employment as CLD support worker with Family Learning team.
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Celebration Event There was a celebration event held in Forgewood Community Centre for the participants of the Youth Guarantee Programme, their invited guests and CLD staff. The event was attended by NLC’s Chief Executive Des Murray, Lord Provost Jean Jones and Councillor Angela Campbell, Convenor of Community Empowerment Committee. The evaluation posters that had been designed by the illustrator on the evaluation day were on display showcasing the full team’s journey. Des Murray spoke about the difference he could see in all the staff and about how this is the start of their journey and how NLC will continue to support that journey. The celebration event was an opportunity for all the Assistant Support Workers to showcase their journey, with four opting to present their stories on the night. Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022
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NLC’s Young Persons Guarantee 2022/2023 In direct response to evaluations that took place throughout, and at the end of YGP programme, the following will be implemented: Recruitment has started for the new programme. An external advertisement for 15 new CLD Assistant Support Workers will be placed on My Job Scotland for young people aged 16-24years from North Lanarkshire. It should be noted that the name has changed from Youth Guarantee Programme to NLC’s Young Person’s Guarantee to reflect the name change made by Scottish Government. The fact that ASWs will be expected to travel throughout North Lanarkshire will be highlighted in the advert and during the interview process. Former YPG Assistant Support Workers will be asked if they would like to be considered as mentors for the new programme. We will also ask former Youth Guarantee participants to be involved in the interview process and induction process to pass on their first-hand experience to new staff ensuring a smoother transition. Placements will be for a full term so that ASWs have a fuller experience of working with CLD staff and young people, adults and families they are supporting. Core elements of training will stay in place and will again be determined as in the previous programme through feedback from CLD staff and ASWs and informed by PRD process. ASW staff will be included, where appropriate, in full Team Meetings (area team meetings and core function) to ensure staff are fully involved in all aspects of CLD work and to ensure a better understanding of the reasons behind decisions made within CLD. Staff will be given a folder of paperwork for all core functions and these will be explained during Core Function Information Sessions to be held within induction fortnight. The Youth Guarantee Programme has helped to improve the economic outcomes of everyone recruited onto the programme. The work experience, skills, workplace practices, professional CLD staff inputs and community contributions that all the Assistant Support Workers made to the programme has helped to build the capacity of North Lanarkshire’s young workforce which will in turn help build a workforce for the future capable of delivering on North Lanarkshire’s priorities and shared ambitions. Celebration Event
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Youth Guarantee 2021/2022 story in photos Youth Guarantee Report 2021-2022
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Contact details Marita Nicol nicolm@northlan.gov.uk
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