Connexions services are implemented in schools and colleges via a Delivery Plan that is negotiated between the educational institution and Connexions Norfolk. Some of these services may include:
Personal Advisers
- PAs work within educational institutions for a given number of days per year according to a formula that takes into account cohort size, special needs provision, exam results and other factors.
- Potential uses of Personal Adviser delivery time are subject to negotiation, but often include a combination of individual and group work. As well as delivery days within the school, they also include out-of-school activity in the summer holidays and throughout the year.
LDD Services
- A dedicated team of specialists to work with young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, both in special schools and mainstream education.
- Services delivered depend upon the need in any given year.
Education and Guidance Development
- EGD team is responsible for the provision of INSET training and consultancy within schools on the issues relating to careers education, work related learning and the personal development curriculum.
- Also supports schools in achieving the Careers Excellence quality standard.
- Provision is determined by consultation with each school/college, with the opportunity to specify areas in which consultancy support is desired, including supporting Connexions Services (such as Information Services; see below).
Information Services
- Products and services delivered by the Information Services team. This includes a range of publications (including "Your Next Move") as well as resources for the Connexions Information Point in schools/colleges.
- Connexions Young People's websites (click Young People to find out more) offering a wide range of information to young people.
- CIPR (Connexions Information Point Resources) – the provision of software and publications in each school/college Connexions Information Point.
- Connexions Direct hotlines, giving free access to information, advice and guidance by telephone, text message and online.
Community Provision
- Outside of the education sector, Connexions Norfolk provides a full range of services in the community. This includes Connexions Centres and Access Points in Dereham, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn, North Walsham, Norwich and Thetford, as well as outreach services in partnership with Norfolk Youth and Community Service and voluntary sector partners. All young people – including those engaged in the education system – can access these community services.
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