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Further investigation of a disadvantaged group on pre-vocational training

Pre-Vocational Pilots (PVP) and Pre-Vocational Training (PVT) were launched in the United Kingdom in 1996 and 1997/... Show more
Pre-Vocational Pilots (PVP) and Pre-Vocational Training (PVT) were launched in the United Kingdom in 1996 and 1997/8 to address the needs of people with multiple disadvantages who were not ready to enter mainstream employment programs. Previous research on PVP, undertaken in 1997 (indexed at TD/TNC 63.187) found that while most participants regarded their training as beneficial, a significant proportion (approximately 20 per cent) of participants appeared not to be benefiting from this program. This report sets out the findings of follow-up research carried out in 1999 by BMRB, replicating in part, earlier work but also including a qualitative component focusing on why some participants failed to benefit from PVT programs. The research was carried out in two stages: (1) The quantitative survey of all PVT participants; and (2) The qualitative research with the 'discontented'. The main chapters of the report are: Characteristics of PVT participants; Experiences on PVT; Experiences after PVT; Perceptions of PVT helpfulness; 'Discontented' with PVT: an introduction; A profile of 'discontented' PVT participants; Experiences of pre-vocational training; Perceptions and content and delivery of PVT; Meeting the needs of the discontented. Also included are four appendices: (1) CHAID analysis of discontented participants; (2) The quantitative survey; (3) Qualitative study of discontented participants; (4) Analytical method for qualitative research. Show less

Corporate authors: BMRB Social Research (Great Britain) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Disadvantaged; Evaluation; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
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Pathways to employment: the final evaluation of ESF Objective 3 in Britain (1994-99)

This report presents the final evaluation of the European Social Fund (ESF) Objective 3 activities. It is both an a... Show more
This report presents the final evaluation of the European Social Fund (ESF) Objective 3 activities. It is both an assessment of the performance of the current Objective 3 program and a basis for planning and developing Objective 3-type activities for the next program. Sections cover a range of areas including recent trends in the British labour market, project delivery to meet individual needs, what Objective 3 has achieved, program performance, equality, assessment and evaluation. Show less

Authors: Alan, Jim; Hansbro, Jacqui; Mooney, Paul

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Evaluation
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Opportunity for all: skills for the new economy: initial response to the National Skills Task Force final report from the Secretary of State for Education and Employment

The National Skills Task Force was set up to ensure that Britain has the skills needed to ensure high levels of emp... Show more
The National Skills Task Force was set up to ensure that Britain has the skills needed to ensure high levels of employment, be competitive in the global marketplace and provide opportunities for all. In this publication, the Secretary of State for Education and Employment acknowledges the work done by the members of the Task Force and reiterates his views on the importance of creating a learning society with a high degree of knowledge and skills. He stresses the value of knowledge capital and gives details of how the National Skills Agenda will operate. Case studies are presented, strategic plans discussed and new ways of creating excellence in vocational learning are outlined. He also reveals strategies for working with employers to boost skills and productivity, including details of a challenge fund to encourage small firms to work together and share resources. Finally, he asserts that 'learning and skills are the bedrock of social justice and economic prosperity' and that the Skills Agenda is there to ensure that it works for all.
Reports of the National Skills Task Force are indexed from TD/TNC 62.653 to TD/TNC 62.657. Show less

Authors: Blunkett, David

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: National Skills Task Force

Subjects: Qualifications; Lifelong learning; Globalisation ... [+] Show more
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Informal learning in the workplace

Informal learning is defined as the learning that takes place in the work context, relates to an individual's perfo... Show more
Informal learning is defined as the learning that takes place in the work context, relates to an individual's performance of their job and/or their employability, and which is not formally organised into a program or curriculum by the employer. It may be recognised or unrecognised by the parties involved and may or may not be specifically encouraged. This report explores informal learning in the workplace and investigates how it can contribute to the success of companies, especially small and medium sized companies, and how it can enhance the employability of employees. The report is structured into five sections. The first provides a general introduction and background for the project. The second provides an overview of the national policy context and background to informal learning. The third sets out the working definitions of informal learning and employability for this study with a synopsis of the literature review. The fourth presents the main findings of the study, combining the literature review with employee discussions, employer interviews and company case studies. The fifth summarises the issues arising from the findings and considers the practical implications. Finally, a number of recommendations are made for the various stakeholders of informal learning. Show less

Authors: Dale, Margaret; Bell, John

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Employment; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
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Employers' use and awareness of vocational learning approaches

The British Government's Green Paper 'The learning age' (indexed at TD/IRD 88.177) emphasises both the economic and... Show more
The British Government's Green Paper 'The learning age' (indexed at TD/IRD 88.177) emphasises both the economic and social benefits of increasing participation in learning and outlines a vision of how this goal can be achieved. Increasing employers', especially small and medium sized enterprises' (SMEs) participation in learning has been identified as a major challenge. In 1999, the Department of Education and Employment (DfEE) commissioned Segal Quince Wicksteed (SQW) to undertake research to assess employers' use and awareness of various approaches to learning and to examine the different methods of learning that enterprises are implementing, with the focus being on information learning technology (ILT). In its introductory chapter, the report outlines the background and methodology of the research. The remaining chapters are: Training systems and resources; Training activity; ILT based training; Views of provision and methods; Future use of ILT; SME extended survey; UfI sectors; Conclusion and recommendation. Also included are four appendices: Definition of UfI sector; Pilot report; Questionnaire; Case study topic guides. Show less

Authors: George, Angharad; Cooper, Chris

Corporate authors: Segal Quince Wicksteed (SQW) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Participation; Technology ... [+] Show more
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Early assessment of the Centres of Excellence, Skills Challenge and collaboration element of the Further Education Collaboration Funds: final report for DfEE

This report sets out the findings of the first stage of a longitudinal evaluation of the Centres of Excellence (CoE... Show more
This report sets out the findings of the first stage of a longitudinal evaluation of the Centres of Excellence (CoE) and Skills Challenge (SC) elements of the Skills Initiative and the Wider Collaboration Element of the Further Education Collaboration Fund (FECF). These three funds had been introduced in the 1998/99 financial year with the aim of addressing local and regional skill shortages by funding new investment in the education and training infrastructure. The structure of the report is as follows: the first section outlines the objectives of the study and the methodology; the second section provides an overview of the three funds; the third section describes the bidding and selection processes associated with the three funds and provides an overview of the partnership development process; the fourth section is on project implementation and includes the findings from the case study fieldwork; and the fifth section presents the conclusions and recommendations. Also included as an annex are: the interview checklist used for Government Office/Regional Development Agency (GO/RDA) and case study interviews. Show less

Corporate authors: GHK Economics & Management (Firm) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Technology; Finance; Governance ... [+] Show more
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The training and development of flexible workers

This study examines the impact of the growth of flexible working on the way in which workers' and employers' traini... Show more
This study examines the impact of the growth of flexible working on the way in which workers' and employers' training and development needs are met. The main aims were to establish how a variety of types of flexible workers have obtained their skills and the qualifications they needed to gain employment, to assess how flexible workers update and add to their skills in order to maintain their employability, and to explore employers' attitudes on investment in training and the development of various types of flexible workers, particularly with regard to the skills they are seeking on recruitment. Show less

Authors: Rix, Andrew; Davies, Kyle; Gaunt, Richard; Hare, Amanda ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Employment; Qualifications ... [+] Show more
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Evaluation of pilot summer activities for 16 year olds: summer 2000

This report presents the findings of an evaluation study of a Department of Education and Employment (DfEE) funded ... Show more
This report presents the findings of an evaluation study of a Department of Education and Employment (DfEE) funded program: Pilot summer activities for 16 year olds. The overall aim of this program was to help young people in their transition from secondary school to adult life and to enhance their personal and social skills. The main findings include: the projects embarked on new or strengthened existing relationships with key partner agencies to promote enhanced inter-agency working; the number of young people wanting to attend school or college increased from 76 per cent at the commencement of the program to 81 per cent at the end; 41 per cent of the participants said the program had either a big impact or had completely changed what they had intended to do; 85 per cent reported the program had made them more determined to achieve future plans; one in five participants reported the program had no influence on their plans; one in four participants reported they had not improved their personal/social skills at the conclusion of the program; approximately half the participants felt they had improved their group working and problem solving skills; and four in ten felt they had improved their leadership and communication skills and had greater self esteem. The chapters of the report are: Introduction; Characteristics of pilot projects; The impact of the programme; Conclusions and recommendations. Also included are three annexes: (A) Methodology; (B) Pen portraits of pilot projects; (C) Additional tables. Show less

Authors: Hutchinson, Jo; Henderson, David; Francis, Sarah

Corporate authors: Segal Quince Wicksteed (SQW) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Youth; Research; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Evaluation of the pre-vocational pilots: case studies

A series of pre-vocational pilots (PVPs) were introduced in the United Kingdom (UK) by the Department for Education... Show more
A series of pre-vocational pilots (PVPs) were introduced in the United Kingdom (UK) by the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) in April 1996. The pilots tested a number of models of pre-vocational training in order to identify whether there are training methods which can help prepare unemployed people, who have learning needs not being effectively met through mainstream training, to take up vocational training or to gain employment. This document is a summary of a report on the findings from a case study evaluation of nine PVPs. A key aim of the report is to identify examples of good practice and factors which are associated with success in order to facilitate the delivery of effective pre-vocational training. The case studies: (a) assessed the appropriateness of the provision of training to participants; (b) described the operation of the pilots in practice; (c) provided early feedback on the outcomes and achievements of participants; and (d) assessed the relative effectiveness of different approaches and models. Factors contributing to the success of the pilots are: the demand for this type of supported program; the provision of ongoing assessment, vocational training and work experience, advice and guidance, and personal support; flexibility within the model to respond to individual client needs; and the support of effective partnerships and networking between all organisations involved. Show less

Authors: Dewson, Sara; Irving, Pat; Johnson, Clare; Whitting, Gill

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Outcomes; Performance; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
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Pre-16 work experience practice in England: an evaluation

In January 2000, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), in partnership with Employment Research, was commissio... Show more
In January 2000, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), in partnership with Employment Research, was commissioned by the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) to evaluate the pre-16 work experience in England. The aims of this study were: (1) to assess the current work experience policy and practice focusing on the impacts of policy changes since 1996, when the last major evaluation was carried out; and (2) to further enhance the quality of work experience by informing the development of policies. Major findings included: most participants were satisfied with the quality of pre- and post-placement processes; there has been an improvement in quality in terms of pre-placement preparation, health and safety checking, teacher visits and placement completion rates; there was still scope for improvement in areas such as employer involvement in preparation and debriefing, integrating work experience within the curriculum, health and safety, and equal opportunities; placements appeared to offer greater experience and more learning opportunities than part-time work; and teachers believed work experience promoted students' personal and social development, and enhanced their maturity and understanding of the world of work. The chapters are: Introduction; Volume, length and timing; Organisation of work experience; Finding, checking, matching and preparation; Work experience placements; Debriefing and follow-up; Value, quality and impact; Work experience and part-time work; Conclusions. Also included are three appendices: (1) Research methodology; (2) Questionnaires; (3) References. Show less

Authors: Hillage, Jim; Kodz, Jenny; Pike, Geoff

Corporate authors: Institute for Employment Studies (Great Britain) (IES) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Research report

Subjects: Participation; Evaluation; Quality ... [+] Show more

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