Apprenticeship Information Session 2016/17 Who we are, what we do and information on Safeguarding, PREVENT and British Values

1. Apprenticeship Information
Session 2016/17
Presentation Start 14:00 – 15:00
Then Information, Advice & Guidance / Screening
Interview

2. House Keeping
• Mobiles set to silent
• Fire Evacuation Procedure
• No planned Fire Alarm
• Signing in & out

3. Who are Pathway?
Pathway Group is a national private training provider of:
• Apprenticeships
• Traineeships
• Advanced Learning Loans
• Welfare to Work
Our Core Values
• Honesty/Integrity
• Customer Focused
• Leadership
• Passion

4. What we offer
• Information, advice and guidance - to help you make the right
decisions about your future
• Safe Learning Environments
• CV Review – to ensure it is fit for purpose
• Career Planning – help plan your future steps
• Apprenticeship Matching – help identify suitable Apprentice
opportunities
• Interview preparation – Provide you with traveling
information, employer details and a comprehensive over
• Apprenticeship interview(s)
• On going support throughout your Apprenticeship
TO SAFEGUARD YOU

5. Before we start…
We’d like to take a few minutes to
complete a few awareness activities, this
will cover:
• Safeguarding & PREVENT
• British Values
• Equality & Diversity

6. What is Safeguarding?
• Safeguarding is protecting vulnerable adults or
children from abuse or neglect. It means making
sure people are supported to get good access to
health care and stay well. It is wrong if vulnerable
people are not treated by professionals with the
same respect as other patients.
• As an organisation, we have a duty of care to
safeguard you. Which is why it is important for
you to understand what Safeguarding is, as it can
cover a variety of areas and how we can help you.

7. Types of Safeguarding
We can help safeguard you from:
• Abuse/Harm – physical, domestic violence,
sexual, psychological or emotional, financial or
material, modern slavery, discriminatory,
organisational or institutional, self-harm and self-
neglect
• A person can be subjected to harm anywhere: In
their home, where they work, in a public place –
often by the people closest to them.
• It can even happen in the very places tasked with
the responsibility of protecting them

8. Safeguarding
Are you (or someone you know) at risk
of being harmed?
Help is available

9. PREVENT
Prevent is about safeguarding people and
communities from the threat of terrorism.
Prevent is part of CONTEST, the
Government’s counter-terrorism strategy.
It aims to stop people becoming terrorists
or supporting terrorism.

10. PREVENT
The Home Office works with local
authorities, a wide range of government
departments, and community organisations
to deliver the Prevent strategy.
The police also play a significant role in
Prevent, in much the same way as they do
when taking a preventative approach to
other crimes

11. PREVENT
The main aim of Prevent is to stop people from
becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism
At the heart of Prevent is safeguarding children
and adults and providing early intervention to
protect and divert people away from being drawn
into terrorist activity
Prevent addresses all forms of terrorism, but
continues to ensure resources and effort are
allocated on the basis of threats to our national
security

12. PREVENT - Radicalisation
Young people may be vulnerable to a range of risks as they
pass through adolescence. They may be exposed to new
influences and potentially risky behaviours, influence from
peers, influence from older people or the internet as they
may begin to explore ideas and issues around their identity.
There is no single driver of radicalisation, nor is there a single
journey to becoming radicalised. The internet creates more
opportunities to become radicalised, since it’s a worldwide
24/7 medium that allows you to find and meet people who
share and will reinforce your opinions. Research tells us that
the internet and face-to-face communications work in
tandem, with online activity allowing a continuous dialogue
to take place.

13. PREVENT - Radicalisation
People may actively search for content that is considered radical, or they
could be persuaded to do so by others. Social media sites, like Facebook,
Ask FM and Twitter, can be used by extremists looking to identify, target
and contact young people. It’s easy to pretend to be someone else on the
internet, people can sometimes end up having conversations with people
whose real identities they may not know, and who may encourage them to
embrace extreme views and beliefs.
Individuals will be asked to continue discussions, not via the mainstream
social media, but via platforms, such as Kik Messenger, Whisper, Yik Yak or
Omegle. Moving the conversation to less mainstream platforms can give
users a greater degree of anonymity and can be less easy to monitor.
People who encourage others to do this are not always strangers. In many
situations they may already have met them, through their family or social
activities, and then use the internet to build rapport with them.
Sometimes people don’t realise that their beliefs have been shaped by
others, and think that the person is their friend, mentor, boyfriend or
girlfriend and has their best interests at heart.

14. PREVENT - Radicalisation
There are a number of signs to be aware of (although a lot of them are
quite common among teens). Generally parents, friends, families,
associates and employers should look out for increased instances of:
• A conviction that their religion, culture or beliefs are under threat and
treated unjustly
• A tendency to look for conspiracy theories and distrust of mainstream
media
• The need for identity and belonging
• Being secretive about who they’ve been talking to online and what
sites they visit
• Switching screens when you come near the phone, tablet or
computer
Possessing items – electronic devices or phones – you haven’t given
them
• Becoming emotionally volatile

15. PREVENT - Radicalisation
If you feel you or anyone else is being
inapproachably influenced (radicalisation)
and are in potential danger, a threat to
others or there is a risk they may leave
the country, contact the police and
ensure that their passport is kept in a safe
place.
Help is available

16. British Values
• Democracy
• The rule of law
• Individual liberty
• Mutual respect for
and tolerance of
others

17. British Values
What does British Values mean for you? We will help you to develop
• Self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
• Distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law
of England
• Responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand
how you can contribute positively to the lives of those living and
working in the locality of the college, employer and to society more
widely
• A broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and
services in England
• Tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by
enabling you to acquire an appreciation for and respect for their own
and other cultures
• Respect for other people, and respect for democracy and support for
participation in the democratic processes, including respect for the
basis on which the law is made and applied in England

18. Activity
What do you think the following statements
mean?
• Democracy
• The rule of law
• Individual liberty
• Respect for & tolerance of others
Discuss your thoughts with others in the
group(s)

19. Answers
• Democracy - form of a government, where a constitution guarantees
basic personal and political rights, fair and free elections, and
independent courts of law
• The rule of law - is the legal principle that law should govern a nation,
as opposed to being governed by arbitrary decisions of individual
government officials
• Individual liberty - the liberty of those persons who are free from
external restraint in the exercise of those rights which are considered
to be outside the province of a government to control
• Respect for & tolerance of others - We are all the products of our
own individual upbringing and experiences so it is completely natural
that we will all have differences in opinions on a wide range of
subjects

20. What do they mean to me?
Democracy - a government obeying our Constitution and staying out of
individual citizens' personal lives. Opportunity to vote for the election of a
government by the people being represented
The rule of law - “There is no peace without development, no
development without peace, and there is no lasting peace or sustainable
development without respect for human rights and the rule of law,”
declares United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Individual liberty - to exercise freely those rights generally accepted as
being outside of governmental control. One has a right to their own life
separate from interference from others
Respect for & tolerance of others - You have chosen to come here today to
find out more. We encourage independence by asking you take ownership
of your own actions and responsibilities

21. Equality & Diversity
Equality is ensuring individuals or groups of
individuals are treated fairly and equally and
no less favourably, specific to their needs,
including areas of race, gender, disability,
religion or belief, sexual orientation and age
Diversity aims to recognise, respect and
value people’s differences to contribute and
realise their full potential by promoting an
inclusive culture for all staff and students

22. Activity, a bit of E&D fun!
You have just won the lottery, well done.
First item on your bucket list is an around the world cruise on your own.
But disaster strikes whist your in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, there is
a single life boat with limited supplies, you can pick just 4 people from the
list below, the ships Captain tells you, help is 2 days away.
Who do you choose?
• A grandfather
• A grandmother
• A female escort
• A nurse
• Young male
• Captains mate
• Mother & child (counted as 1)

23. Grandfather
What sort of Grandfather was you picturing?

24. Grandmother
What sort of Grandmother was you picturing?

25. A female escort
What sort of escort was you picturing?

26. A nurse
What sort of nurse was you picturing?

27. Young male
What sort of young male was you picturing?

28. Captains mate
What sort of First Mate was you picturing?

29. Mother & son
What sort of mother & child was you picturing?

30. Earn while you learn!
A perfect start to your career, the sky is the limit!
Build up your CV, gain valuable experience and achieve related qualifications!

31. What’s it for?
• An apprenticeship is designed to gain
you qualifications and provide you with
substantial work experience
• Opportunity to earn a wage
• It’s a great start to your working career,
a foot on the ladder!

32. Our Apprenticeships
• Business, Administration & Law
– Business and Administration
– Customer Service
– Team Leading/Management
• Health, Public Services and Care
– Children & Young Peoples Workforce
– Care Leadership & management
– Health & Social Care
• Information Technology
– IT Application Specialist
• Retail and Commercial Enterprise
– Warehousing & Storage

33. Types of Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available in a
wide range of industry sectors
with employers from large
national companies such as BT,
Asda and HSBC to smaller, local
companies.
Apprenticeships cover more than
170 industries and 1,500 job
roles.

34. As an apprentice you’ll:
Working
alongside
experienced
staff
Gaining job-
specific
skills
Earning a
wage and
getting
holiday pay
Studying
towards a
related
qualification

35. Life as an Apprentice
• Working Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (37.5 hours per week) depending on
your sector
• Receiving monthly training sessions from Pathway Group via a Vocational
Tutor
• Undertaking training for the job role and career you want
• Developing an extensive understanding of the area of work
• Gaining nationally recognised qualifications relating to your work sector
• Earning a minimum of £3.30 per hour, whilst you develop and demonstrate
your skills and abilities
• Entitled to least 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

36. Minimum Pay
The minimum hourly rate to
employ an apprentice is £3.40 per
hour. As a guideline this is paid to
the apprentice for the first 12
months of the Apprenticeship.
• 37.5 Hours Per Week
• £3.40 Per Hour
Apprenticeship Pay
£6,120
(Yearly)
£510.00
(Monthly)
£127.50
(Weekly)

37. Dependability on the job
You will need to demonstrate the following abilities throughout your
apprenticeship:
• Willingness to learn the skills necessary to perform the job and
to implement them in to your daily tasks
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The development of safe work habits
• To be drug and alcohol free
You need to work hard and be committed, but it will be worth it!

38. Sustained Employment
Throughout your time with us, we will support you to stay in work and
advance further.
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, not only will you have
gained:
• Essential skills
• Nationally recognised qualifications
You may also secure sustained employment, if you
have made the right impression on the employer
and your colleagues.

39. Apprenticeship Levels
Intermediate
5 GCSE passes at
grades A* to C
Advanced
2 A level passes
Higher
Foundation
Level Degree
Degree
Bachelor’s or
master’s degree
Apprenticeships last for minimum of 12 months, each
Equivalent
Educational
Level

40. How to get there…
Attend an
information
presentation and
IAG discussion on
your options and
interests
Complete the BKSB
online initial
assessments in
English, Maths, ICT
& Learning Styles
Undertake required
skills preparation
for the role and
interview including
training & CV
development

41. How to get there… Cont.
Undergo the
apprenticeship
vacancy matching
process to ensure
you find a suitable
Apprenticeship
Interview with an
employer
Successfully
complete the
Apprenticeship
work trial
How long does it take?
Well that depends on YOU!

42. How to get there… Cont.
Attend the
Induction Session
with Pathway
Group & the
employer
Commit to the
Apprenticeship and
continue on your
career route

43. Help with Travel

44. NUS Apprentice
NUS Apprentice extra,
the discount card for UK
Apprentices with loads
of discounts in-store
and online, helping your
hard earned cash
stretch a little further!

45. Thank you
Thank you for coming to see us today,
hopefully you have found it useful, not
only to identify your next opportunities,
but also to enlighten you.

46. What now?
Discuss your
opportunities with
a member of our
team