South / South East Oxfordshire Education Business Partnership

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Who we are

The aim of the EBP is to enable education and business to work together for mutual benefit. The EBP strives to link young people with the world of work so that they know more about working life, learn more effectively and adapt well to employment.

The EBP is involved with many interesting and diverse initiatives aimed at enhancing work related learning and improving standards generally, including numeracy, literacy, environmental, scientific and technical projects involving many businesses in the locality, work experience for students, teacher placements, enhancing GNVQ's, supporting diplomas, the list is almost endless.

All education establishments within the boundaries of South East Oxfordshire are included in the education side of the EBP. All businesses are welcome to become involved in the work of the EBP.

What we do

The fruits of the partnership over the past few years have included mentoring of secondary school pupils as well as diverse work experience opportunities, the loaning of equipment, facilities and buildings , sharing of technical help especially in ICT, support of curriculum projects including reading buddies, development of middle management training, creation of performing arts projects, joining together of adults from businesses and pupils for musical activities and mutual support when bidding for funding. We are always looking for volunteers.

Liz Davies

Liz Davies is the 14 -19 Partnership Employer Engagement Manager who helps link the 4 local secondary schools and the college with businesses. The role includes helping staff and students to work with businesses to enhance the curriculum ensuring that the world of work is an integral part of relevant courses, helping to provide real life projects for student and introducing businesses to the realities of education in the 21st Century.

Video Conferencing is a new project which is being undertaken by the Partnership and we are keen to hear from any businesses who may be involved with this.

Volunteers from the local business community provide workshops, projects, visits, funding, help with events – we are always keen to hear from people who would be interested in working with young people helping them to prepare for the world of work. If you would like to become involved or would like to find out more please contact:

Liz Davies
South East Oxfordshire 14 -1 9 Partnership
Employer Engagement Manager
Tel: 01491 875490
Email ldav7649@ocnmail.net