NEETS - Sarah

Title: Not decided at time of presentation
Focus: Looking to create an induction programme with an accompanying pack + train tutors to use the pack.
Going to look at whether a longer induction programme has a positive effect on Foundation learning tier – can it improve retention/attendance/cohesion in FE. Can success in retention in one area be duplicated + increase student motivation.
Study will be carried out across college
Triangulation: Statistical evidence from records + college records particularly of induction process/comparison of different groups of learners/questionnaires and interviews.
Will look at induction processes, variable and limitations of induction – aim to develop 2 week induction.
Peer input/questions: Will be difficult to prove retention is due to what her own area is doing, comparative studies will be done. Comparison made between own college + ESC where NEET programme less successful – need to look at involvement of Connexions service.