If you NOTICE a change or are concerned about a particular behaviour in your young person, or you have a niggly feeling that something is not right, CHECK in with them, let them know you are there to listen and give them the opportunity to talk.

If you are still concerned, SHARE your concerns with us.

You can talk to your young person’s Assessor, or contact Swift’s Learner Experience Manager and Operational DSL, by email jh@swiftcc.co.uk or on 07535 002315

You can also contact our Learner Experience Manager if you have any concerns at all.

Pace

This booklet is written for parents whose children are being sexually exploited by an individual or group of adults outside of the family unit. It was written in consultation with parents who have witnessed the sexual exploitation of their own daughters or sons.

It includes topics such as:

• Finding out and seeking help
• Understanding what’s going on with your child
• Maintaining day-to-day life
• Finding the right support for your child

To read through this document yourself: Keeping-it-together-PDF.pdf

Take It Down is a service that you can access to help you remove or stop the online sharing of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos of yourself. 

Take It Down allows it all to be anonymous while using the service and they don't make you send your images or videos to anyone to complete the service.

If you have a concern about this and want to raise it, please contact Jayne Hipkiss - see poster for contact details.

To check our their website: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/

To have a copy of this poster for yourself: Take it down poster.pdf.

Educate Against

This document runs through 8 frequently asked questions by parents and guardians around protecting children against extremism. There are also useful contacts for you to reach out for support and guidance. 

To have a look through this resource: EAH_Parents-Booklet_2018_English_AW_V3-v7 (1).pdf

Here are some statistics about knife and gang crime in the UK.

To access this poster yourself: Crime stats.png

Why do we need Martyn’s Law?  There have been 14 terror attacks in the UK since 2017. These tragic attacks have caused deaths and casualties amongst people going about their everyday lives. The terrorist threat we currently face is multifaceted, diverse, and continually evolving. 

What will Martyn’s Law do?  Martyn’s Law will keep people safe, enhancing our national security and reducing the risk to the public from terrorism by the protection of public venues.  It will place a requirement on those responsible for certain locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures. 

To learn more about Martyn's Law on the GOV website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/martyns-law-to-ensure-stronger-protections-against-terrorism-in-public-places

This document focuses on what behaviours could indicate a risk of radicalisation especially within young people. It is difficult during this time to differentiate between normal teenage behaviour and attitude that indicates someone may have been exposed to radicalising influences as they can be quite similar.

If you are concerned that someone you know is showing these signs contact Swift’s Learner Experience Manager and Operational DSL, by email jh@swiftcc.co.uk or on 07535 002315

To access this poster yourself: Signs of radicalisation 2.pdf

To have a quick read up on 'What is an apprenticeship?'. What is involved when completing an apprenticeship and what the employer offers from their side. This gives a quick snapshot look into what doing an apprenticeship is like. You can also hear what other people have to say about their experience and their views on doing an apprenticeship. 

To check out these videos on the GOV Apprenticeships website: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/real-stories# 

To have a copy of this poster for yourself: ADCC1. What is an Apprentice Learner IAG Sheet.pdf

After knowing a bit more about what an apprenticeship is and what it involves - it's good to have a closer look into what some of the requirements are. This poster goes into a bit more detail about Off-The-Job Training. What is it? What can it include?

It also talks about what the purpose of EPA (End Point Assessment) is and what is involved in the process to get through to that final grade!

To access this poster yourself: ADCC5. Apprenticeship Jargon Buster.pdf

This is our attendance system in regards to learners attending teaching sessions, whether this is in person or an online session. 

To access this poster yourself: Attendance .pdf

Swift strive to ensure that all learners have an equal opportunity to access, learn and achieve their apprenticeship. We are able to work with the Awarding Organisation’s to apply for and adapt any assessment methods to meet an individual’s needs.

To access this poster yourself: reasonable adjustments poster.pdf

A quick snapshot into what Off-The-Job is and some examples of what classes as OTJ.  If you would like to understand more about how your child can complete OTJ or how to support them - contact their tutor.

To access this poster yourself: otj-poster-1.pdf