KING’S GROVE SCHOOL Business & Enterprise Specialist School

Member South Cheshire CCI

21ST May 2012

KING’S GROVE SCHOOL YCUK programme support training

Part 1 LEADERSHIP, YC EVENT MANAGEMENT & NETWORKPlanning & managing an events programme led by the school YC Council that connects with local businesses via the chamber of commerce & exchanges ideas with other schools on the YCUK English Schools Network.

KING’S GROVE SCHOOL YCUK programme support training

Part 1 LEADERSHIP, YC EVENT MANAGEMENT & NETWORKPlanning & managing an events programme led by the school YC Council that connects with local businesses via the chamber of commerce & exchanges ideas with other schools on the YCUK English Schools Network.

Part 2 THINKING ABOUT JOBS – WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENTRecruiting more students into YC; why developing early career ideas whilst at school is helpful; how to research job information & build knowledge, test your views by asking local business employers; how to exchange personal ideas with others using YC online software; 5th Matrix research project.

KING’S GROVE SCHOOL YCUK programme support training

Part 1 LEADERSHIP • YC EVENT MANAGEMENT • NETWORK

Planning & managing an events programme led by the school YC Council that connects with local businesses via the chamber of commerce and

exchanges ideas with other schools on the YCUK English Schools Network.

Introduction to Young Chamber(Video Clip – see also copy CD with 7 features)

Some underlying principles:

• connects young people with local employers & businesses • informal style not prescriptive • school Young Chamber Council is elected (with teacher help)• the programme is driven by the students themselves • YC Council organises the programme of events & activities • local Chamber of Commerce links YC with businesses• YC is structured & representative across year groups• it uses enterprise to engage the school in community affairs

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Online Network

Since 2008 – 24,346 pupils actively led their school YC – 336,516 students took part;1,432 businesses participated amounting to 48,696 employee hours

YCUK SCHOOLS ONLINE GATEWAYwww.youngchamber.com

YCUK SCHOOLS ONLINE GATEWAY

• School Registration & licence – security code protection • 24hr access to interactive YCUK enterprise learning • Student personal online accounts & confidential sharing • YC School Council marketing & business planning tool • Nominated teaching staff act as system administrators • Student direct contact with chamber & local businesses• Whole school activity potential, evidence based records• Attract sponsors & income generation – self financing

YCUK SCHOOLS ONLINE GATEWAY

• School Registration & licence – security code protection • 24hr access to interactive YCUK enterprise learning • Student personal online accounts & confidential sharing • YC School Council marketing & business planning tool • Nominated teaching staff act as system administrators • Student direct contact with chamber & local businesses• Whole school activity potential, evidence based records• Attract sponsors & income generation – self financing

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED

14TH May 2012

More public domain informationEasier login & access for registered schools

YCUK NETWORK INFORMATION SITES

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (MI)Business plan & marketing resource tool for YC School Councils

Improving your knowledge of how business works & helping inspire new school projects

Plus regular & annual events;

Creating a personal career file, sharing, testing ideas & challenging wider job opportunity awareness

The Skills Factor 2012Wembley Stadium 4th July

Battle of the Bands 2012Wembley Stadium 4th July

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (MI)Planning & marketing resource tool for YC Councils

Improving your knowledge of how business works & helping inspire new school projects

Plus regular & annual events;

Creating a personal career file, sharing, testing ideas & challenging wider job opportunity awareness

The Skills Factor 2012Wembley Stadium 4th July

Battle of the Bands 2012Wembley Stadium 4th July

Security protected strictly for use by the YC Council ;

ACTIVITIES • MY SCHOOL • RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (MI)Planning & marketing resource tool for YC Councils

Security protected strictly for use by the YC Council ;

ACTIVITIES

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (MI)Planning & marketing resource tool for YC Councils

• Simple but concise planning tool for managing events & projects• Encourages team building & delegation of tasks to specialist skills• Formalises each stage in the delivery of the programme & sets target date• Records minutes of meetings, issues & actions for future reference• Registers wider student involvement & business engagement• Provides brief for the local chamber of commerce to assist the project• Statistics based on past achievements builds YC future reputation & support

Security protected strictly for use by the YC Council ;

MY SCHOOL

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (MI)Planning & marketing resource tool for YC Councils

• Primary & secondary contacts plus security codes • Protection, ability to change passwords, system administrator• Constantly update contact details & personnel - see School Profile• Consider inclusion of YC Council officers • Unique five digit code is access for personal files

Create your YC School Profile:

Filed & updated with;

YCUK National Network Your Local Chamber of CommerceYC Area ManagerBusiness patrons

Ensures you receive the latest YCUK newsConnects & features your school in the YC web pagesYC Student Council & staff changes are notedAssists local businesses to support youOption to exchange with other schools

Security protected strictly for use by the YC Council ;

RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION (MI)Planning & marketing resource tool for YC Councils

• Guidance documents & templates to assist YC Council deliver events • Use of YC Brands, copyright material & house style design• User manuals for all online software – student, teacher, business versions • Marketing material for recruiting student membership & engagement • Setting up & managing a YC Council• Guidelines on how to engage with businesses, contacting the local chamber

Students Teachers Chamber

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South Cheshire CCIPaul Colman

BusinessesEmployersCrewe & district

King’s Grove YC Council

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...continues to support local YC school programmes generally by

• publicising the local YC schools network & enterprise activities programme• encouraging business engagement with schools on a general basis • matchmaking specialist business support to individual school YC projects • helping school YC Councils with governance advice & guidance • allowing YC representatives to attend Chamber networking events• promoting work experience & business visits to member companies

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce

KING’S GROVE SCHOOL YCUK programme support training

Next time Part 2 RECRUITING YC STUDENT MEMBERS

THINKING ABOUT JOBS WHOLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT

Exploring YC Interactive & 5th Matrix