Quarter 3
Update – May 2016.
Do you know
what’s been happening at Oracle in the last 3 months…?
·
In our last quarterly update we
reported that our learner milestone targets had improved but were still a disappointing
62%. I am pleased to report that this quarter we have made significant improvements
to the teaching and learning processes meaning our milestone targets in the
last 3 months has increased to 74%; this is up 25% on the beginning of the
contract year; we are still not at our target of 80% but are heading the right
way. 71% 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 had 34 sustained new
learners started on programme with us since 1st February! 31 Apprentices; 2 Traineeships, 2 Study Programme
learners, and 1 adult learner! Welcome to all new learners!
·
91% of learners due to complete
Functional Skills in the last quarter passed with flying colours!! Well done!
·
88% of learners leaving in quarter 3
achieved their learning aims. Well done you!!
·
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.
·
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.
·
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.
·
Tell us what you think! We welcome
all productive comments, so if you have any suggestions as to how we can
improve our service, please post them in our ‘Talk to me Tank’ or email carol.watson@oracle-uk.com
Other
Interesting facts about Oracle’s development …….
Did you know
that ……?
· We
said goodbye to our Italian Students at the beginning of April. After 9 weeks of
training and salon experience and an intensive English speaking programme, the
girls returned home with heavy hearts on 1st April. We would like to
thank everyone who was involved in the exchange; especially the Salon’s who
offered work experience. All the learners achieved either grade 4 or 5 in their
English Speaking exam, five of which received a Distinction grade.
· Learner
attendance has improved in the last quarter by 9%
· Oracle
was re accredited with Matrix Accreditation during March. We received excellent
feedback from the assessor and the full report is available, should you wish to
read it, from sally.marsh@oracle-uk.com Tank you to all Staff and Stakeholders for
their continued support.
· One
of our staff achieved a milestone of her own last month, Adele Truswell made it
to her 30th Birthday!! J
· Many
of our Salon’s supported the ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ last month by dressing up
their window displays. Follow us on Facebook to see some of the creations!
· Finally,
we say goodbye to Fay Armitage, one of our recruitment officers, who has gone
on to pasture’s new in Barnsley. We wish you all the best for the future Fay!
