Client Progression

Since the outset of the project, many of the clients have achieved their goals – gaining literacy and numeracy qualifications both in level 1 and 2. Some having completed their ICT courses and have moved into employment, others on the childcare course have gained various positions in that sector. Through follow-up reviews many of the women on the basic skills course have improved their communication, reading and writing skills.

Our Success Indicators

Range of activities available

• Information, Advice & Guidance
• Initial Assessment
• Individual Learning Plans

Job Preparation included:

• CV building
• Writing cover letters
• Personal Statements
• Application Form filling
• Job search via the Internet
• Linking up with Employment Agencies
• Searching websites of prospective employers
• Interview techniques

Range of Courses included:

• Maths/Numeracy (qualification equivalent to GCSEs)
• English/Literacy (qualification equivalent to GCSEs) National Test certification
• Childcare NVQ level 2
• First Aid Certificate
• Parenting Skills
• Foundation Food Hygiene certificate
• Personal Development support
• ICT -Website training
• CLAIT (computer literacy & Information Technology)
• ECDL ( European Computer Driving License

Commissioning

A rare opportunity but a very useful concept, affording smaller groups in the community to become engaged and be part of the on-going process of neighbourhood renewal.

We focussed our efforts on one of the hardest-to-engage groups in Tower Hamlets – the Somali Community, we worked with five groups, carrying out capacity building, one-to-one sessions, commissioning projects, holding regular engagement meetings, devising forward plans which helped to bring about the newly formed Tower Hamlets Somali Network.

We offered support with office equipment, funding small projects, information, advice and guidance on funding streams, beneficiary referrals, and commissioned a small mapping exercise to identify needs within the Somali community.