DfE RPA ‘Readiness Tool’
The “Readiness Tool” recently produced on behalf of DfE provides a convenient way for each local authority and its key partners to evaluate progress towards meeting the RPA challenge of full participation in learning to 17 (Year 12) from 2013 and 18 (Year 13) from 2015. Whilst the LA itself is currently undertaking a readiness audit informed by this tool, there is value at both provider and partnership level in reflecting on progress more locally towards the RPA goals against the six component elements identified in the framework. Outcomes from the LA process will be made available on this site early in the new year and discussed with Partnership Directors and the wider 14-19 network during the spring term 2012.
DfE RPA readiness tool
Evaluation of the Phase 2 Raising the Participation Age Trials – Final Report
Achieving full participation of young people in education or training until age 18 will require all parts of the education system to play a role. Ultimately, however, it will be local authorities (LAs) that will be responsible for ensuring that young people in their areas participate, and for providing the support young people need to overcome any barriers to learning. Many LAs, with their providers and other local partners, are already planning how they will achieve full participation by 2013/2015. The Phase 2 RPA trials have sought to build on the work undertaken in Phase 1 of the trial, to enhance knowledge and good practice in the implementation of RPA.
The evaluation team produced an interim report in early January 2011 which was shared with the DfE and a final report in April 2011. The team also held a workshop in March 2011 with trial areas to allow them to feed into the report’s findings. This final report presents the evidence from the trial areas and views of the evaluation team on the progress made and lessons learnt.
