Section 2 - a better future

Achieve economic wellbeing

Accountable Officer - Judith Johnson

Lead Officer - John Davey

Reference Groups
For 14-19
Learning and Achievement Board

For participation in education, employment or training
Integrated Youth Support Services Commissioning Board

Key Links - enjoy and achieve (for under 16s), children with special needs, housing

What’s the story?

We need to make sure that young people have the right skills as they become adults and move into further or higher education and work. The strategy for 14-19 education and training is established and the immediate focus for Devon’s providers is the development of a rich and diverse curriculum. This has to be relevant to young people in their local area and for Devon’s economy. It is not
practicable to offer everything everywhere in Devon, so we will concentrate on
high-quality learning where it is viable and expand services to meet the needs of young people where the current offer is inappropriate.

Our local economy and jobs are changing with self-employment growing. The challenge is to help young people to develop good general skills, and wider skills
such as enterprise, to prepare them for a diverse range of opportunities.

The new 14-19 Specialised Diplomas are one part of 14-19 development. There
is also significant work to develop a foundation learning tier for young people who need additional support to engage in learning and to expand work-based learning opportunities. Many young people need support at critical transitions, for example when they are choosing a post-16 programme and seeking employment.