For supported engagement and progression
A supported start and a meaningful next step
EAS can support young people outside education, employment or training and others returning to learning. Start with their interests, strengths and support needs rather than defining people by a status.
Bring the learner needs, support team and intended next steps.
Why this works for you
Build confidence safely
Use manageable activities and visible progress. Give learners time to ask questions, make mistakes and recognise what they can already do.
Work with trusted support
Connect delivery with existing keyworkers, educators or community teams. Clarify responsibilities instead of duplicating relationships.
Open realistic possibilities
Use suitable creative, community or workplace tasks to explore interests. Agree a personal next step without promising a placement or job.
How delivery runs
- 1Plan the deliveryAgree support, materials, pacing and safeguarding before recruitment.
- 2Choose the pathwayFoundation and Bronze may provide progression where suitable. Readiness and personal goals determine the next step.
- 3Agree the follow-upRecord a learner-owned next-step plan and agree proportionate follow-up.
At a glance
- Small-group support, accessible materials, pacing, attendance flexibility and safeguarding agreed before recruitment
- Visits or external briefs depend on suitability, consent and confirmed partner capacity
- Participation and reviewed achievement are recognised distinctly, with a learner-owned next-step plan
- No cost to the learner within a confirmed commissioned or sponsored offer, with eligibility and funded places agreed before enrolment
A supported start. A meaningful next step.
Supported engagement and progression
- Plan the delivery
- Agree small-group support, accessible materials, pacing, attendance flexibility and safeguarding before recruitment. Visits or external briefs depend on suitability, consent and confirmed partner capacity.
- Choose the pathway
- Introduce shared foundations through an appropriate supported route. Foundation and Bronze may provide progression where suitable, but readiness and personal goals determine the next step.
- Agree the offer
- Aim for no cost to the learner within a confirmed commissioned or sponsored offer. Agree eligibility, funded places, support, fees and referrals before enrolment. No particular grant or tariff is assumed.
Illustrative model for discussion. Scope, availability and terms are agreed before commitment.
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Activities are manageable and progress is visible. Sensitive histories and safeguarding disclosures are never placed in ordinary portfolios and only the information needed for safe delivery is used.