"You have the freedom here not like the way you had at achool - you are not stuck in the same room all day or not getting out to do and try different things and meet different people," young person finishing the Give and Take Scheme
Move On
The original ‘action plan’ is revisited, activities are planned and any outstanding items are prioritised.
Three months before a young person is expected to complete their time on the Give and Take Scheme a tailored ‘exit strategy’ is agreed between the young person and the Give and Take Scheme staff.
Appropriate move on options are then explored with the assistance of the dedicated DEL Careers Service Adviser and visits are organised to employers, training organisations, schools, colleges or specialist schemes as appropriate.
The purpose of the exit strategy is to:
- Make sure that the young person completes their training and achieves the qualifications available
- Put in place the support needed to facilitate completion of the programme within the three months
- Facilitate a visit to the DEL Careers Adviser
- Look at other training and/ or employment options with the young person beyond the Give and Take Scheme that they would be interest in and to assist them in applying for these options
- Focus on work experience options and possible move on opportunities.
The final move on choice is decided with concrete steps in the transition process agreed. A final assessment is then completed to determine distance travelled and the move on takes effect. The young person’s mentor continues to provide consistency and support over this transition period.