Measuring our impact
Progress South Central is measuring its impact against 10 desired outcomes, generated in line with the vision of the network as part of its Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy.
Below are examples of our projects that are helping us measure our progress against each of these target outcomes.
Increased progression into and through HE of vocational learners in the region
Advanced Apprentices: progression to higher education
Mentoring for Progression: Peer mentoring in the FE setting
Entrepreneurial and Business Skills for the Performing Arts
'Creative Minds Creative Futures'
ASNs for Foundation degree in Construction Management
Progress to Higher Education: Raising Aspirations in Vocational Areas
Improved progression opportunities for vocational learners
BSc top-up in Animal Biology and Conservation
Domiciliary Care Services Progression Pathway
Progression Agreement for the BSc (Hons) Animal Science at the University of Reading
Current and potential progression routes in Construction and Built Environment provision
Identify and address potential barriers to progression
Mentoring for Progression: Peer mentoring in a Young Offenders Institution
Extending Opportunities: Level 0 as a first step
Investigation into IAG for Year 11s
HE for Slough and East Berkshire - reaching the right learners with the right provision
An ethnographic study of vocational students in FE
Survey of Level 3 students in construction-related subjects
Improved provision meeting the needs of learners and employers
CPD Level 4 module for the work-health trainer role
Development of a Foundation degree in Construction Management
Foundation degree in Radio Production
Two Foundation degrees in the Performing Arts
Foundation degree in Costume for Stage and Screen
Learning Advice in Community Settings
Development of a Foundation degree in Writing for Performance
IAG systems supporting those facilitating the engagement of learners in lifelong learning opportunities
'The 14-19 Dimension: Diplomas and Diversity'
Professionalising Admission to Higher Education in Further Education
'Progression Potential: the new 14-19 Diplomas and their impact on Higher Education'
'Changing Routes to Higher Education'
Adding value through collaboration
Seminar on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
University Centre Aylesbury Vale
Launch event for the Diploma in Leadership in multi-agency settings
Sponsorship of Aylesbury College Business Lunch
Engagement of employers and employer organisations in lifelong learning
What makes work experience work?
Research into market acceptance for a CPD module-based MSc
'Develop your workforce: Employer's Guide to Higher Education'
Higher Level Skills workshops for Train to Gain brokers
Facilitation of progression for learners in the workplace
Valuing the Support Worker Role - Care, Commitment, Development
'Progression via work-based learning'
CPD framework for NHS staff employed in Bands 1-4
Support for Technical Report Route candidates for ICE membership
Mentoring for Progression - Working with Training Providers
Support for work-based learning: a package for work-based mentors of Foundation degree students
Contribute to increased learner awareness
Land-based Industries in Action
Enrichment sessions: Oxford Brookes University and partner colleges
Oxford Brookes University Mentoring Scheme
Research Skills School for FE students studying land-based subjects
'Maintaining mental health in children and young people'
Higher Education 'Experience Days'
Trip to the 'Constructionarium'
Staff development that enables maximum engagement of relevant staff in their work to facilitate vocational progression into HE
14-19 Diplomas as Routes to HE: seminars for University of Reading staff