Clear placement objectives
A shared understanding of the learner’s needs, strengths and intended outcomes.
For schools, families and employers
Better pathways are built together.
Costiles Academy is intended to complement mainstream education through practical tiling learning, clear communication and a shared focus on positive next steps for young people.
Working with schools and local authorities
A clear, collaborative placement approach.
We will work with schools and local authorities through agreed placement objectives, attendance reporting, progress updates, safeguarding communication and review meetings.
Regular communication
Attendance, progress and significant concerns communicated promptly and appropriately.
Joined-up reviews
Constructive review meetings that keep the learner’s pathway visible and supported.
The Costiles Way in partnership
One shared approach around each learner.
The Costiles Way works best when learners experience consistent messages, clear communication and joined-up support. We work with schools, Local Authorities, families, employers and specialist services to help each learner feel safe, known, challenged, skilled and ready.
- Share relevant information and agree clear placement objectives
- Recognise strengths, barriers and the support that sits within each partner’s role
- Communicate promptly about progress, attendance and significant concerns
- Plan practical, realistic next steps with the learner at the centre
Working with families
Families are part of the conversation.
We will provide clear information before placement and an accessible route for ongoing communication. Families will be invited into reviews, progress feedback and celebrations of achievement, with prompt contact around significant concerns.
Before placement
Clear information about the programme, expectations and support available.
During learning
Attendance support, progress feedback and accessible communication.
At key moments
Participation in reviews, transition planning and celebration of achievement.
Safeguarding in partnership
Clear responsibilities. Prompt communication.
Safeguarding is central to the Costiles Way. We will work within our role and competence, maintain clear communication with the appropriate people and follow agreed arrangements for sharing concerns, responding to incidents and reviewing support.
- Agree relevant safeguarding, health and support information before a placement is considered
- Make sure learners, families and referrers understand who to contact and how concerns will be handled
- Share significant concerns promptly and appropriately through agreed professional channels
- Work constructively with schools, Local Authorities, families and specialist services when additional support is needed
Guidance for learners and families
Know what to expect from the start.
Before a learner begins, we will explain the programme, workshop expectations, routines, support available and how progress will be reviewed. Learners and families should feel able to ask questions, share relevant information and take part in planning the next step.
- A clear introduction to the workshop, routines, safety expectations and practical learning
- A chance to discuss strengths, interests, barriers and what helps the learner engage
- Regular, accessible communication about attendance, progress and significant concerns
- Involvement in reviews, transition planning and celebration of achievement
Employer engagement
Bring the world of work closer.
Employer involvement will help learners understand authentic workplace expectations and explore realistic routes into further education, training, apprenticeships and employment.
Industry insight
Employer talks, demonstrations and workplace visits where appropriate.
Work-related learning
Industry projects, mock interviews and progression conversations.
Safe, purposeful involvement
All activity will be subject to appropriate risk assessment and safeguarding controls.
Careers and positive destinations
Every learner needs a next step they can believe in.
Career planning will connect learner interests with realistic pathways. We will help learners identify aspirations, understand entry requirements, develop skills and qualifications, explore opportunities and plan their transition.
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Identify aspiration
Start with the learner’s interests, strengths and goals.
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Explore routes
Research further education, apprenticeships, employment, supported routes and reintegration where appropriate.
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Prepare and transition
Build skills, arrange encounters where possible, support applications and record destination outcomes.
Start a conversation
Let’s create the right support around each learner.
If you are a school, local authority, family member, employer or community partner, get in touch to discuss how Costiles Academy could work alongside you.
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