Quarter 2
Update – February 2016.
Do you know
what’s been happening at Oracle in the last 3 months…?
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In our last quarterly update we
reported that our learner milestone targets had dropped to a disappointing 49%.
I am pleased to report that this quarter we have made significant improvements
to the teaching and learning processes and of those learners with milestone
targets in the last 3 months 62% of milestones have been met; that is up 13% on
the last quarter; we are still not at our target of 80% but are heading the
right way. What is more encouraging is that 81% of those milestones were met in
a timely manner. Well done to all learners and staff who have worked hard to
raise the quality of provision. We have still a way to go but early signs of
improvements are very promising!
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We have had 21 sustained new
learners started on programme with us since 1st November! 14 Apprentices; 4 Traineeships, 2 Study Programme
learners, and 1 adult learner! Welcome to all new learners!
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67% of our learning sessions were
graded good or better in our January class observation cycle, that was up 7% on
Septembers report. These grades were based on the new Ofsted Inspection
Framework and were carried out by an external consultant, Elaine White.
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20 learners have successfully
completed their Learning Plans in the last three months! Well done you!!
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95% of those learners leaving and
achieving their framework have had a positive destination; either into a job,
going self employed or progressing onto an Advanced Apprenticeship or Further
Education.
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Oracle attend Doncaster’s ‘Moved On’
meeting organised through DATM training providers, it’s purpose is for
providers to signpost learner to other providers in a bid to keep them engaged
in learning.
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Oracle welcomes Morthyng Vocational
Training into its centre in Doncaster at the end of February. Morthyng
specialise in study programmes and will be working along side Oracle.
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We are still recruiting for our
Traineeship programme. This programme is for individuals who are not ‘job
ready’ and need work experience and support before progressing onto an
Apprenticeship. If you know anyone who would be interested in this programme,
get them to contact our centre and we can book them in for an interview and
check their eligibility.
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Tell us what you think! Our SFA
learner survey is still open, if you haven’t already completed the survey, ask
a member of staff to do so.
Other
Interesting facts about Oracle’s development …….
Did you know
that ……?
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Congratulations to our 14
Apprenticeship learners who, at the beginning of January, went on our Student
exchange through Erasmus+. Chloe, Chloe, Jordanne, Natalia, Charlotte, Tom,
Alex, Andrea, Tara, Phoebe, Leanne, Salv, Joe and Courtney all spent 16 nights
in Bergamo, Italy completing a programme that enhanced their professional skills
and included Industry technical workshops and Salon experience. Our next trip
will be May 2016, so any learners who are in their second year of training can
apply now! Application forms are available from reception or any member of
staff. Closing date for applications is 1st April. This is a
fabulous opportunity so don’t miss out!
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At the end of January we welcomed 19
Italian Students into Oracle for a nine week exchange. A big thank you to all
Employers who have supported us with offering placements. We have had excellent
feedback and appreciate all that the Salons are offering our guests. We would
also like to take this opportunity to thank all the Homestay families and
Doncaster College/High Melton for their continued support.
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We have welcomed three new members
of staff in this last quarter; Sam Ellwood is our new receptionist at our
Doncaster centre, Faye Trainer is our new beauty trainer/assessor and Bev
Wright is our trainer/assessor supporting in Hairdressing. Welcome to you all!
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Finally, we say goodbye to our
lovely Emma Hollis who will not be returning from Maternity leave. Emma wants
to focus on being a full time mum to baby Henry and we wish her every happiness
for the future.
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