You Choose Bridge Builder Programme
Introduction
Bridge Builder Programme
This new provision has been developed from the very successful ELAMP Wider Key Skills project. From September 2010 it will be offered by the Ormiston Education Trust as part of its "You Choose" options.
Specifically designed...
... for learners from Traveller communities with tasks and materials which address their identity and culture, although it is open to ANY young learner who would benefit.
Picture right: Young Traveller Learners
It offers...
...a virtual learning enviroment backed up with an off-line facility for laptop use where connectivity is a problem. It can be used by teachers working in TESs, Local authorities, schools or other education providers.
Picture right: Developing ICT skills
Orimiston Education...
...is a "not for profit" organisation whose primary aims are to improve the education of young people and to support their achievement.
The ‘Bridge Builder’ programme is an Alternative Provision initiative aimed primarily at learners from Traveller communities (e.g. Gypsy and Fairground learners) with tasks and materials which address their identity and culture, although it is open to any young learner who would benefit.
It has been specifically designed for learners in Year 9 or at Key Stage 4 and has a vocational emphasis. However it can be used with other age-groups including Post-16 learners
Ormiston Education will provide a custom built virtual learning environment where both learners and tutors can access materials on-line. In addition there is an off-line facility for laptop use where home internet access is problematic.
The programme can be used in schools and by other agencies to reinforce engagement and add to qualifications.
It can also be used out of school, where it can play an important part in building bridges back into vocational education for those who have become disengaged from the schooling system.
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Find out more
Does it work? Experiences from ELAMP
Further Information and Contact Details
Resources
ELAMP Wider Key Skills Interim Evaluation Report for 2009-10
Latest Full Report (2008-09)
Building Bridges for Traveller Children
[PDF 427KB]
Using ICT to Create Links Back into Education. A progress report on the progress of the Wider Key Skills Bridging Project - Strand B of ELAMP: 2008-09