Foundation Learning Engagement Programme @ KS4

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Foundation Learning Engagement Programme @ KS4

The Foundation Learning Engagement Programme @ KS4 (FLEP @ KS4) (previously the Key Stage 4 Engagement Programme) is a local programme which aims to reduce the numbers of students leaving school with no positive progression route. In Brighton and Hove the programme is in its 4th year and focuses on those students most at risk of disengagement from education. This includes a diverse range of underachieving learners, whose own behaviours or circumstances are a barrier to learning. They range from potentially able students to those who have learning difficulties. 

The students are at key stage 4 (years 10 & 11) and may be on roll at a mainstream school, special school, missing from education and some may be known to specialist agencies such as the Youth Offending Team, Children in Care team and Educated other than at School team. All are at risk at becoming NEET (Not in Employment Education or Training) when they reach the current compulsory school leaving age of 16.

The programme recognises that one of the biggest barriers to learning is often a lack of interpersonal or social skills. The FLEP @ KS4 is effective because it centres on building confidence and self-esteem. It offers a positive learning opportunity alongside regular high quality support, advice and guidance from a trusted adult (school key worker, school-based Connexions PA, Intensive PA or member of staff on the FLEP @ KS4 course). 

Each course within the programme is fully accredited under Foundation Learning and offers personal and social development and vocational learning. The programme works in conjunction with the KS4 curriculum at school offering students a comprehensive package of education.

For further information please contact:

Paul Wadsworth on 01273 294920 or paul.wadsworth@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Kirsten Trussell on 01273 294921 or kirsten.trussell@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Case Studies

Read what young people have thought of the Engagement Programme and how in some cases it transformed their lives.

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