Inspiring FuturesAnnual Training Course 2011

• Not-for-profit organisation, charitable status; established 50+ years

• Professional workforce of c. 100 qualified careers guidance and training managers backed up by functional staff

• DipCG or QCG qualified guidance team• Internal professional development programme• Experienced in flexible and effective support of schools

• Board of Trustees committed to furthering the quality of careers guidance and skills development support to young people across the UK

• Strong links and partnerships with business, the professions and higher education

• Specialist, innovative and progressive services to raise aspirations and raise achievement

Background to the Foundation

• The careers service for independent and international schools, established over 50 years; managed by the Inspiring Futures Foundation

• National and international coverage; working with over 300 independent schools and directly supporting over 20,000 pupils per year

• Supporting across the key transitions to make better decisions and develop key employability skills

• Supporting Heads of Careers and/or Higher Education and other school staff with professional services

• Strong focus on pathways through higher education and employability for the professions

Background to the Foundation

The ISCO Careers Service

Board of Trustees

Strong Trustee Board, effective governance:

Mike Hicks Chairman Independent consultant, formerly Grant ThorntonJane Middleton Treasurer Finance Director, Rockwell Collins UK LtdDeborah Eyre Professor of Education, formerly CEO, NAGTYAnthony McClaran CEO, QAA, formerly CAA, UCAS

Richard Martin Formerly CEO, Adecco; Skills and trainingKen Richardson Business and EnterpriseLiz Lister Director of Admissions, University of EdinburghCarl Gilleard CEO, Association of Graduate Recruiters

Joseph Spence The Master, Dulwich CollegeLillian Croston Headmistress, WestholmeChris Conway Head of Careers, Shrewsbury SchoolLiz Allen Headmistress, Newstead Wood

The IF Approach

Professional Services• Training and professional support to schools careers staff• In-school consultancy

Careers Guidance• Impartial, independent, personalised advice• Careers and higher education guidance programme for 15-23 year olds• Career insight and experience events and gap fairs

Skills Development• Business and personal skills training• In-school “whole year” events• Off-site skills development courses

Services designed to support schools in the provision of best-of-breed careers guidance to their students

Supporting Schools

Solutions

Programmes developed for the specific requirements of the school or college

Knowledge &Expertise

Progression Flexibility

Professional

Programmes

Services developed to meet on-going core requirements, adapted for the local situation

• Futurewise• Futurewise Courses and Events• InterActives• CPD Workshops• ISCO Membership

Supporting Students

Year 13 (S6)Year 11 (S4) Year 12 (S5)Year 10 (S3)Year 9 (S3)Years 7/8 (S3)

Transitions:

Choosing KS4

Choosing Post 16

Choosing Post School

Activities

Work Experience

Employer visits

Taster Days

UCAS Application

In-school support:

Interviews

Tests

Curriculum

“Work Related Learning”

Summary

• The Inspiring Futures Annual Training Course is designed to provide in-depth training for newly appointed Heads of Careers/Higher Education

• Managing the department• Library resources• Guidance services• Higher Education processes

• Further professional development opportunities provided throughout the year

• Services or bespoke solutions available to support provision in school, in discussion with local Regional Director

• We are here to help and support!