Press Release CSW Group are delighted to announce the launch of the new support service ADAPT2. Our fast paced and rapidly changing world can be a challenging place for young people who have a vast array of pressures put on them. From education, choices and the ever-present impact of social media, these all offer challenges that no other…
Dr Oliver Jenkin PGCE RCDP, CSW Career Development Consultant – Article written for Trotman Career guidance has for a number of years been firmly established as a ‘learning’ activity rather than as ‘therapy’. Well respected academics such as Tony Watts and Tristram Hooley have long argued that one of the principle benefits of career guidance is…
Spotlight On Name: Luke McRoy-Jones Job title: 3rd Year Optometry Student/ Optical Assistant Company: University of Plymouth/ Specsavers Hometown: Caerphilly, South Wales School subjects: I studied Biology, Mathematics, Physics and the Welsh Baccalaureate at A-level. Qualifications: Currently studying toward BSc (Hons) in Optometry at University of Plymouth Tell us about your job… I’m a third year optometry student at University of Plymouth. At…
Press release Friday 29 November UK’s largest celebration of STEM, The Big Bang Fair, announces new series of regional events Schools and families will have the chance to be inspired by scientists and engineers on their doorstep with a new series of regional events announced today by the organisers of The Big Bang Fair,…
Our innovative Enterprise days and half days encourage students to develop a greater awareness of life after school. Run by our experienced Enterprise Team and designed together with companies across the South West, our hands-on sessions bring the workplace into the classroom for a more engaging learning experience which will also enhance the development of…
Work experience provides many benefits, giving young people skills and experience that will allow them to stand out to potential employers as well as helping them choose the right sector to work in. Some students will go into Work Experience with a clear career ambition, some will want to sample something they like the look…
The #Focus5 project provides unique, flexible, one-to-one support to young people aged 15-18 across Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset, who may be struggling to move forwards in life. Funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund, #Focus5 help young people take steps back into education, employment or training. We encourage development of the ‘5’ key skills identified…
Specsavers have their eyes on the future of STEM careers for young people in the South West CSW Group are delighted to announce Specsavers as Headline Sponsor for the Big Bang South West Fair 2020. This innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event, building on 10 years of continued success, will return to Westpoint…
CSW Group are utilising the skills and life experience of Volunteers to assist us by enhancing our local delivery of the Transitions contract. CSW staff linked to schools and partner agencies are continuing their support for vulnerable young people in keeping with the ambition of enabling all them all to be in Education, Employment or…
Written by David Roe, Contract Manager CSW Group As part of the Transitions Contract that CSW Group delivers on behalf of Devon Local Authority, we work with young people with EHCPs to support their transition from education to their next post 16 destination. This could be further education, employment or training. Our aim is to…
CSW Group will from this month be delivering the Apprenticeships Support and Knowledge for Schools (ASK) Programme in Cornwall, Devon and Torbay. CSW Group have been employed to support the delivery network of charity CXK, who in August were awarded the contract to deliver the ASK programme across the South region. The 3 year…
European Social Funding has been invested in a programme of support for young people in Dorset to get into work, education and training. The Skills for Young People project which is open to participants aged 15-24 who are at risk of or, already, not in education, employment or training (NEET). The programme will focus on those who…
Are you a disabled student missing out on funding that could support your university studies, or being put off from attending because you are not aware of the support available? You are not alone! A BBC News article at the beginning of August* showed that over half of students with a disability that impacts on…
Written by Steph Moore, CSW Group Services to Education Manager Over the past 12 months CSW Group have delivered a number of Enterprise Days throughout the South West to year groups ranging from year 7 through to 10. These have all been very well received, with schools booking again where possible. The most popular event…
