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Class Of Your Own Limited ADOPT A SCHOOL

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    You'll support the study of Design Engineer Construct!® ("DEC") affording learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and knowledge throughout their school life, leading to professional careers in architecture, engineering and construction.

  • Reach of your work

    This is a thorough-school programme with unlimited uptake

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

You’re an organisation or collective that wishes to invest in a longer-term approach to supporting education. You want to improve economic, social and environmental outcomes in your area, create your own local talent pipeline, or simply be more ‘hands on’. You can do all this through our long-established ‘Adopt A School’ scheme, committing to your chosen school for two years. From year three onwards, you’ll make an annual legacy contribution to sustain training and development.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

0

Schools can include pupils at any age from 11-14, 14-16, 16+

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£8,000.00

TIMELINE

Jul 2022 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Deliver real world learning opportunities where sustainability and community underpins every project

Support regional and local economic skills - develop your own talent pipeline and save HR costs!

Support the development of young people to bridge the gap in the ageing workforce

Project Activities

  • Provide a minimum five working days per annum in the classroom; your expertise supports our teachers

  • Provide access to live projects via site visits and digital models to inspire and educate students

  • Provide opportunities to engage teachers and students through mentorship and work experience

  • Provide employment opportunities for young people e.g. internships and apprenticeships

  • Improve sector knowledge and enhance the quality of learning and teaching through video and webinars

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Funding of £8,000 for year one and year two followed by £2,000 year three onwards. As above Flexible Build a future-ready talent pipeline and meet ESG/social value goals by shaping students' skills and aspirations.
SKILLS Support teachers and students directly to develop the knowledge and skills of your profession. At least five different activities from volunteers per school year aligned to the Design Engineer Construct! curriculum. Flexible Build a future-ready talent pipeline and meet ESG/social value goals by shaping students' skills and aspirations.
Project details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Global

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 5: Gender Equality UN SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UN SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UN SDG 13: Climate Action UN SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Training and resources are provided and activity is logged and reported for social value reporting

Frameworks

Support for local community projects through donations

Local people employed or retained

Support for students at local educational institutions

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

TG Escapes

TG Escapes have adopted Stratford upon Avon School, supporting 878 learners, age 11-18, through DEC.

London Legacy Development Corporation

A unique partnership that delivers Design Engineer Construct across the Olympic boroughs

Mott MacDonald

A unique partnership that delivers Design Engineer Construct across five DEC schools per year
OTHER PARTNERS

The Happold Foundation

Supporting the development of Design Engineer Construct teachers

Topcon Positioning Systems

Ongoing sponsorship of Teaching Development Manager at Class Of Your Own

Bentley Systems

Global education project and training resource support