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The impact of the Extended Outreach Service on young people.

Extended Outreach work in partnership with schools to support the inclusion of young people at risk of disengagement from education. The service supports young people, with a range of needs, who are not in full time education in their local secondary. The mainstream school remain the Named Person and are responsible for the ongoing management of the education plan.

Background
Pupils with low levels of attendance and school refusers benefit most from the Extended Outreach approach. We can offer a flexible individualised timetable and can work in the local community to improve outcomes in engagement and attainment. Pupils can work out with the school building if necessary, in libraries and community centres in the local area.

Young people who are disengaged from education require very specific, individualised support to help them achieve their full potential. The allocation of a specific key teacher who can guide them through difficulties, keep them on track and support them to make the changes that they need to make is invaluable. This relationship can make all the difference.

We are supported by the Educational Psychology Service and school counselling service. In addition, we work in partnership with local businesses to provide meaningful work experience placements.

Pupils in their final year of education are supported to achieve (where possible) a minimum of 5 national qualifications in partnership with the school. Extended Outreach support can include 1:1 teacher support, participation in wellbeing groups to improve soft skills in addition to involvement in subject groups to maximise academic achievement. In addition, we work in partnership with Ayrshire College to provide vocational courses. Each young person is considered on an individual basis and receives individualised targeted support.

All pupils working with Extended Outreach in the final six months prior to leaving school will receive support provided from the Transition Team. This will include support into a positive destination and completion of an SCQF Employability Award. This support continues for up to three months after leaving school and longer if required.