September Guarantee, which requires local authorities to find education and training places for 16 and 17-year-olds. Whilst many people are starting to think of impending holidays at home or abroad, CSW staff linked to schools are continuing their support for vulnerable students in keeping with the ambition of enabling all young people to be in…
The energy was sky high as thousands of students from across the South West flocked to Exeter on Tuesday 25th June to enjoy the biggest science festival in the region. The annual Big Bang Fair South West took place on June 25th at Westpoint Arena Exeter, celebrating the world of science, technology, engineering and…
Our Partnership Manager, Rocky Moore who looks after our Solent contracts attended the much anticipated Solent LEP Annual Conference earlier this year hosted at the Hilton Ageas in Southampton. The conference brought together employers & providers from all sectors, and was supported by stakeholders such as Local Authorities, DWP & the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.…
Written by David Roe, CSW Group Transitions Manager Recently I was invited by the Rural Services network to attend the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Rural Services. I was asked to talk about the barriers young people who live in rural areas face when trying to access education, employment and training. In this article…
As part of the Ambitions project CSW Group is delighted to invite you to an Optimising Careers Outcomes for Young People with SEND training course. Funded by the European Social Fund and delivered in partnership with Talentino and the CDI this course will be of interest and value to all career development professionals, particularly careers advisers and…
CSW Group are delighted to have been awarded the Skills for Young People contract in Dorset, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The project supports 15-24 year olds not in work; education or training or those who are at risk of falling away from education and training are being urged to take advantage…
SEND Farm Visit, Angie Nelson-Shepherd, CSW Careers and Personal Adviser One aspect of a careers personal adviser role is to submit reports to the county council’s SEND team for students who wish to apply for an independent specialist placement. Therefore it is important to have a good understanding and knowledge of the provision that the…
We can all think of someone who has particularly shaped or influenced our lives in a positive way. For me, it was a team leader during my gap year, my mentor whose enthusiasm and passion influenced my decision to train as a teacher. I still think of him often and am thankful for his input…
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Last week Our Services to Education Manager; Steph Moore was invited by Chris Holl, Assistant Head Teacher and Susie Kendall from Mount Tamar School, to spend some time on their working farm. Steph jumped at the chance to see the amazing work they do and has given an insight into her visit: At Granary Farm…
CSW Group are delighted to announce Flybe as Headline Sponsor for the Big Bang South West Fair 2019, working in partnership with Devon County Council. This innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event, building on 9 years of continued success, will take place at Westpoint Exeter on Tuesday 25th June 2019. Flybe will have…
“Ignoring the process of career development occurring in childhood is similar to a gardener disregarding the quality of the soil in which a garden will be planted.”[1] The term ‘career related learning’ includes early childhood activities in primary schools designed to give children from an early age a wide range of experiences of, and exposure…
Three European funded projects have helped change the lives of thousands of people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly by giving them the confidence they need to get into work, education and training. Part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth programme and delivered by the CSW group, the three projects; Cornwall Skills…
Young people and adults with special educational needs, disabilities or anxiety can become independent and remove lifestyle barriers, using the latest ‘personal assistant’ services and apps, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Brain in Hand. These apps are helping people create and follow daily routines and instructions, to enjoy a more organised life, reduce…
