Springboard at West Cheshire College

Anthony Beal14th December 2009

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West Cheshire College

What & Who is Springboard• The Springboard programme is designed for

students studying on higher level courses• PDP to focus on areas of study to achieve

success• Springboard is also a network of people, and

each student will have a named tutor, student advisor, and learning resources advisor

• A branded approach to delivery

How does Springboard work?

• PDP – finds the needs• People – ensure access to support• Workshops – on demand face to

face training• Fronter – WCC’s VLE – access to

leaning materials and bespoke support materials

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Academic Writing

Referencing

Reflective Learning

Research Skills

Interview Techniques

Presentation Skills

CV Building

Delivery• The key to delivery is flexibility

– We can run workshops for groups of students or on a one to one basis.

– We can visit the place of learning or host sessions at any of our Learning Centres on any campus.

– Emphasis is on active learning– Support is always available

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• 71% of students agreed they have developed academic skills through Springboard

• 52% of students agreed they have increased employability skills through Springboard

• 66% of students agreed that the Springboard programme is useful to them

Source West Cheshire College Quality Department Survey Aug 2009

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Anthony Beal

01244 670340

Twitter: @redsontour

a.beal@west-cheshire.ac.uk