nextstep

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nextstep
Representing nextstep in Yorkshire and
Humber Sarah Charlesworth Quality and Training
Manager nextstep Network South Yorkshire Prospects
Services Ltd
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Aim of our presentation

• To explain
• What is nextstep and what it offers
• What information and advice is available through
  nextstep?
• How to access nextstep services in your
  sub-region?

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What is nextstep?

• nextstep is the national brand name for the local
  information and advice service funded by the
  Learning and Skills Council
• It is part of the integrated IAG service for
  adults along with the learndirect careers service
  

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Why a national framework for adult IAG ?
Consistency a recognisable IAG service for
adults
Coherence the same service available throughout
England
Client centred no wrong door
(nextstep/learndirect Helpline)
Quality assured matrix all sub contractors
accredited
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Key features

• We follow the National IAG Board of
  Principles, so are committed to
• impartiality,
• confidentiality,
• a client-focused approach,
• equality of opportunity,
• transparency and
• accessibility.

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Client eligibility

• Aged 20 or above
• Yet to achieve a full level 2 qualification
• Level 2, yet to achieve full level 3
  qualification,
• if referred by Jobcentre Plus or learndirect
  careers service
• if seeking to retrain or upskill in a local
  sector skills shortage area (Education, Health
  Social Care, Business Services, Construction,
  Retail, Transport in S. Yorks)

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Local Priority Groups

• Focussed on the hard-to-reach, e.g
• People with a disability or learning difficulty
• People aged 50 plus
• People with outdated qualifications
• Offenders/ex-offenders
• Incapacity Benefit claimants
• Economic migrants
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Lone Parents

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Connexions or nextstep?

• Either or both?
• Is either already involved?
• Which service can offer the most appropriate
  help and support?

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What is available?

• For clients
• Information services or referral to advice
  services via a central contact point
• Confidential one to one advice
• For providers
• Membership of an IAG network

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Advice Services for Clients

• give you personalised information, which may mean
  referring you to other services
• help you use decision-making tools
• help you link your personal interests and skills
  to your own job or career needs
• identify any Skills for Life you may need and
  refer you for assessment and to Providers who
  deliver literacy, language and numeracy courses
• help you understand information about the job
  market
• give you advice about financial support
  available, such as the Adult Learning Grant

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How to contact nextstep in South Yorkshire
Central point of contact 0114 279 9760
Website www.nextstepsouthyorks.org.uk.
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How to contact nextstep in North Yorkshire

• Central point of contact
• 0800 587 5096
• Website
• www.nextstepyorkandnorthyorkshire.org.uk

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How to contact nextstep in West Yorkshire

• Central point of contact
• 0800 052 1040
• Website
• www.nextstepwestyorkshire.org.uk.

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How to contact nextstep in Humberside

• Central contact point
• 0800 138 5995
• website
• www.nextstephumber.org.uk

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Why else contact us?

• To discuss strategic partnerships, network
  membership, joint working, contact
• Tonya Ward ( Humberside),
• tel [phone]
• Christine Harper (North Yorks),
• tel [phone]
• Alison Kinder (West Yorks),
• tel [phone]
• Sarah Charlesworth (South Yorks),
• tel [phone]

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Any questions?
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• nextstep looks forward to working with you.
• Thank you