Teachers
Learning - beyond the classroom and lecture hall
In today's increasingly competitive business environment, young people need more than just academic qualifications when they leave school. More than ever before they need to be 'work-aware'; to have an understanding of the world of work - and the skills and qualities they will need in order to succeed in their chosen career. |
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 Your role is vital in shaping students perceptions and understanding of the world of work - and TWEBLO is here to help you make the most of your role'.
TWEBLO has links to over 10,000 employers in Tyne & Wear, and we can help your school to develop a structured and dynamic work-related learning policy - a policy that not only meets your students' needs, but also fulfils the objectives set out in the National Curriculum.
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| Help at hand |
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Because we act as a single point of access for schools and businesses, we can put your school in touch with a wide range of organisations that are keen to help. It may be that you need assistance with work placements; you may want support for a classroom project; you may want someone to come and talk about different career opportunities. A call to the TWEBLO team can get you the results you need.
TWEBLO can help you take learning beyond the classroom. We can help you arrange visits to business premises which can bring the curriculum to life and encourage your students to develop real-life enterprise skills.
In all of this, we don't forget you, the teacher.
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| How can we help you? |
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TWEBLO can direct you to a range of services that support school staff in making links with business. That could be:
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Hosting a visit a business for pupils and teachers |
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Directing you to business mentors |
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Finding a work experience opportunity for young people |
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Signposting you a TWEBLO Provider who could help develop the curriculum with a real business input |
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Offering assistance to find a professional development placement with an employer |
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Helping to develop teaching and learning through the Business Ambassador programme |
A number of the Providers in the TWEBLO network can offer you assistance with your professional development. Teachers gain greatly from spending time with employers. This may range from one to five days depending on the needs of the teacher. A structured, well planned placement can assist greatly with personal development, leadership and curriculum development. If you would like further information on any of the above please contact us
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| What is in it for you |
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 We can help you with your own professional and personal development by arranging placements for you in a wide range of business environments. These placements are an ideal opportunity for you to develop a broader understanding of contemporary business issues and further update your skills.
Back in the classroom, your students will reap the benefits of your first-hand experience of the work-place, making your work even more effective and dynamic.
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| What to do next? |
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| To find out more about how TWEBLO can help you and your students, contact us by telephone or by email. You'll find our contact details on the 'Contact Us' page of this website. |
