Welcome to your Prince s Trust Team This is your chance to discover your skills by getting stuck into exciting activities and challenges You are now part of something very special, along with 10,000 others who take part in Team across the UK every year As you work as part of a team, you will be able to achieve a qualification, think about who you are and what you want to do, and start to make it happen Name: Team:
Learning Record This is your Learning Record. You will use it to make plans, record what you do and keep the information for your qualification Plan, Do, Review In every part of your programme, you will learn by planning, taking action, thinking about how you got on and what changes you would make next time. So remember: PLAN DEVELOP DO REVIEW PLAN At the start, you will identify your skills and set targets in your Learning Plan DO Keep track of what you do in your Diary and Activity Reviews. You ll also collect evidence for your qualification REVIEW Every few weeks you will check your progress against your targets with the Team Leader and record this in your Learning Review DEVELOP Each time you check your progress you will set new targets for your time on Team and beyond in your Learning Plan and your Future Plans You can write on the pages in this folder or you can use a computer. 2
Contents My Plans My Journey on Team My Targets My Learning Plan and Review My Future Plans My Team My Diary My Activity Reviews My Qualification My Tracking Sheets My Evidence This is where to keep your work and photos some will be used as evidence for your qualification 3
My Journey Scale I find this skill really difficult and I want to improve but I don t know how I am sometimes OK but I often struggle and need a lot of support to improve I am quite good at this skill but need some support to improve I am good at this skill and only rarely have problems with it This skill is a strength of mine, I excel at it I find this skill really difficult and I don t care Wanting to improve and accepting support Knowing how to improve with less support Leading your own improvement without support 4
5 What the skills mean: Communication Speaking to different people in different settings Being able to make yourself understood and put across your views Listening to others and understanding what is being said Paying attention Negotiating Working with others Getting on with people one-to-one and in a group Respecting others and accepting people with different views and backgrounds Working with other people to achieve something Choosing healthy relationships Changingyourbehaviourtofitthe situation Setting and achieving goals Being motivated trying hard and continuing to work at something even when there are problemsoritisdifficult Believing that you can achieve things Setting goals that can be achieved Planning how to achieve the goal including breaking big tasks down into smaller tasks Recognising problems and planning to overcome them Managing feelings Understanding your feelings and how it can affect your behaviour Beingabletodealwithdifficultsituations in your daily life Not letting day-to-day problems affect all areas of your life (this does not include verybigdifficulties) Confidence Valuing and respecting yourself Being able to deal with nerves Knowing your strengths and weaknesses and believing in yourself Having a realistic belief in your abilities (rather than thinking you are good or badateverything) Reliability Making an effort to do what you say you will, so that other people can rely on you Attending arrangements as planned and letting people know if you can t attend Turning up on time Meeting deadlines Job Search Skills Having realistic job ideas Knowing how to go about getting a job Being able to write a good CV Knowing how to do well in an application process e.g. at an interview Leadership skills Taking a lead role in organising other people when opportunities arise Encouraging others and helping them to achieve something Being an advocate for others by representing their views and speaking up about issues Being a role model by being a positive example for others to follow
My Targets My personal strengths are: Tick the four or five skills you would most like to improve. Communication Working with others Setting and achieving goals Managing feelings Confidence Reliability Job search skills Leadership skills You may also decide to work on one or more of the skills below: Literacy Numeracy ICT Any other skills? Agree your targets with your Team Leader, then write them in the first column of your Learning Plan and Review (next pages) Your Team Leader will help you plan how to improve these skills Literacy and Numeracy Your Team Leader or Support Worker will assess your skills in reading, writing and number work to help you decide whether you need to work on these skills during Team. Keep the results at the back of this folder. 6
My Learning Plan and Review Weeks 1-3 Agree a plan with your Team Leader to improve your skills. Then fix a date to review and develop your plans. Target Skill Areas Plan (how to do this) Review (how did it go?) 7 Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
8 My Learning Plan and Review Weeks 1-3 (Continued) Target Skill Areas Plan (how to do this) Review (how did it go?) Additional comments/actions: (including any support needs) Additional comments/actions: (including any support needs) Date: Team Member signature: Date: Team Member: Team Leader signature: Date to be reviewed by: Team Leader: Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
My Learning Plan and Review Weeks 4-8 Agree a plan with your Team Leader to improve your skills. Then fix a date to review and develop your plans. Target Skill Areas Plan (how to do this) Review (how did it go?) 9 Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
10 My Learning Plan and Review Weeks 4-8 (Continued) Target Skill Areas Plan (how to do this) Review (how did it go?) Additional comments/actions: (including any support needs) Additional comments/actions: (including any support needs) Date: Team Member signature: Date: Team Member: Team Leader signature: Date to be reviewed by: Team Leader: Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
My Learning Plan and Review Weeks 9-12 Agree a plan with your Team Leader to improve your skills. Then fix a date to review and develop your plans. Target Skill Areas Plan (how to do this) Review (how did it go?) 11 Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
12 My Learning Plan and Review Weeks 9-12 (Continued) Target Skill Areas Plan (how to do this) Review (how did it go?) Additional comments/actions: (including any support needs) Additional comments/actions: (including any support needs) Date: Team Member signature: Date: Team Member: Team Leader signature: Date to be reviewed by: Team Leader: Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
My Future Plans You ve had a chance on Team to think about who you are and what you want to do in the future. The best way to achieve your goals is to continue using the Plan, Do, Review model. To do this, fill in the plan over the page. It might help to: look at the targets you set in week 1 and think about what you have achieved so far And, think about: what job you want? any courses you need to take? would it be useful to volunteer? do you need to work on your literacy and numeracy? are there other ways The Prince s Trust could support you? See website princes-trust.org.uk what other people and organisations might help you? 13
14 My Future Plans What do I want to do? Plan (How to do this) What support will I need? Review date Team Member signature: Team Leader signature: Have you got enough space? You could complete these using a computer ask your Team Leader.
My Team You re in the Team (weeks 1-2) Make friends, share experiences and have a week away trying out new activities Doing your Bit (weeks 3-6) Discover what needs doing in your community and do it yourselves The World of Work (weeks 7-9) Find out what kind of work is out there for you and try it out, then start making plans for the future Supporting Others (weeks 10-11) Put the skills you ve built on Team to the test by helping others on your final Team Challenge Have your say (week 12) Show off the talents you ve discovered to an invited audience 15
You re in the Team Weeks 1-2 Week 1 Induction Get to know each other, decide rules and goals, plan ahead Induction Diary What I did 16
You re in the Team Weeks 1-2 Week 2 Residential A week away, trying out new activities, learning new skills and building your Team Residential Diary What I did 17
Doing your Bit Weeks 3-6 Weeks 3-6 Community Project Plan, fundraise and complete your chosen community project Week 3 Planning and Fundraising Diary What I did Weeks 4-6 Community Project Diary What I did 18
Doing your Bit Weeks 3-6 Community Project Review What went well during your project? What could have been improved about your project? What have you learned about yourself by completing the project? List the benefits of this project to the local community: What have you learned about your local community by completing the project? 19
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 Weeks 7-8 Work Placement Try out a job to build your workplace skills Work placements give you the chance to: try a particular type of work find out what employers are looking for understand the importance of good time-keeping and attendance in the workplace gain current experience to add to your CV gain a valuable reference from your employer i Work experience is made possible for you by the co-operation of your work placement providers. We rely on you treating the placement with respect so we can get placements in the future. Remember that an important part of work experience is getting on with other people, trying to understand their point of view and fitting in. Simple rules to remember are: Time-keeping matters you must start and finish your working day at the agreed times Let people know if you won t be in you must telephone both the work placement and your Team Leader straight away. If you are too ill, ask someone to telephone for you Look right you must dress appropriately for the type of work Keep off the phone you must not use the telephone (work or personal mobile), email or internet at your work placement without permission This is work you should not invite friends or relatives to visit you at your work placement It s not all exciting you may sometimes be given routine or repetitive tasks as part of the job and should respond appropriately Know the rules you must follow the rules and regulations of the work placement provider, in particular, the safety regulations Ask remember always ask if you need help Speak up if things are not working out, tell your Team Leader 20
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 Work Placement Preparation What are the benefits of having a work placement? Options for your placement: What do you need to do to apply? What skills do you hope to gain from your work experience? 21
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 To prepare for your work placement, you will need to know: The name of the organisation The activities/services they provide Their address Who to ask for when you arrive If you are going to be late, or are unable to attend, do you contact the same person? YES / NO If no, who should you contact? Describe what clothes will be suitable Journey Plan What are the different ways you can get to your work placement? Which is the best option for you? How long will your journey take? What time will you need to leave your house to arrive on time? How much will your journey cost? One way Each way Each week There is no cost to my journey 22
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 Work Placement Diary What I did: Jobs I was not allowed to do (e.g. at hairdressers not allowed to cut hair) Reason why (e.g. not trained) 23
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 Work Placement Review On average how long did your journey take? Who was responsible for Health and Safety? Where could you find Health and Safety information? What did you enjoy about your work placement? What did you enjoy least about your work placement? 24
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 Work Placement Review How could you have improved your placement? What have you learned from your work placement? How can this experience help you in the future? Ask for feedback from your placement provider use the work placement reference opposite. A reference can help you to get a job. Attach it to your CV. 25
Work Placement Reference Please provide feedback on the work carried out for your organisation by the person named below. Name of person on work placement: Job role: Dates of placement: Did s/he arrive on time? Yes No Did s/he take breaks as agreed? Yes No Please briefly describe the activities undertaken during the placement: Please comment on the following skill areas and rate by ticking the appropriate boxes: Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs Attention Comments Attendance Dresses appropriately Follows instructions to complete tasks Use of initiative Communicates with others Motivation Follows safe working practices Teamworking Continued overleaf... 26
Work Placement Reference (continued) Any other comments: Name of your organisation: Address: Your name: Position: Signed: Date: 27
The World of Work Weeks 7-9 Week 9 Next Steps Decide what s next for you, apply for a job or course and plan ahead Next Steps Diary What I did 28
Supporting Others Weeks 10-11 Weeks 10-11 Team Challenge Put the skills you ve built on Team to the test, caring for other people in your community Week 10 Planning and Fundraising Diary What I did Week 11 Team Challenge Diary What I did 29
Supporting Others Weeks 10-11 Team Challenge Review Identify what went well when supporting others during the Team Challenge: Identify what did not go well: Identify what changes you would make if you were to provide the support again: 30
Have your say Week 12 Week 12 Programme Review and Presentation Celebrate what you ve achieved for yourself and as a Team at your final presentation Final Week Diary What I did 31
Have your say Week 12 Final Week Review What went well in your presentation? What could have been improved in your presentation? My key achievements throughout the programme: 32
The Qualification As you take part in Team, you will be working towards a qualification You need to complete seven units: 1. Planning for Personal Development 2. Teamwork 3. Community Project 4. Work Experience 5. Career Planning 6. Supporting Others in the Community 7. Presentation Skills For each unit you complete a tracking sheet to show how you meet the assessment criteria Your Team Leader will help you to complete them If you take part in all the activities, you will find you very quickly have all you need to pass If you would like to know more about the units and the qualification please see our website: princes-trust.org.uk/qualifications 33
My Evidence Evidence Title Page Number 34