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Aspire at Franklin

Supporting you during your journey at Franklin

At Franklin, we understand that your personal and professional development is a crucial part of your educational journey. That's why Aspire is an integral part of your Study Programme, empowering you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.  

What is Aspire?  

The Aspire Programme offers you the opportunity to expand your horizons. Through engaging group sessions, termly one-on-one meetings with your Progress Coach, and dedicated independent study time, you'll grow and develop into a well-rounded, highly employable young adult. Aspire helps to nurture essential life skills, preparing you for success in your chosen future.  

In addition to Aspire, you’ll participate in Personal and Professional Development programmes, courses, and trips & visits to further support your development as we work together during your time at Franklin.  

Your Personal Progress Coach 

 

Throughout your time at College, you'll work with a dedicated Progress Coach to support your personal and professional journey. Your Progress Coach is there to help you with anything you may need during your time at Franklin.

Whatever path you choose after College, whether it's higher education, training or employment, your Progress Coach will be there to support you every step of the way. They can help with your CV, application forms, interview techniques, and much more. If you’re planning to go to university, your Progress Coach will help guide you through the entire UCAS process from start to finish.

Your Progress Coach will be your ally during your time with us. They'll support you both academically and pastorally. With a Progress Coach by your side, help is always within reach. 

Read more below about the fantastic support our Progress Coach team offers.  

 

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The Progress Coach Team

Skills Desk @Franklin 

The Skills @desk is your gateway to personal and academic growth. It offers a wide range of support, including skills workshops, dedicated time to work on coursework and EPQs, general study support and help recovering lost learning in cases of unavoidable absence.

Franklin's dedicated Skills @team is on hand daily to offer you support and help you develop and enhance essential skills, which isn't only for academic achievement but for success and progression beyond Franklin, whether in employment, an apprenticeship, or further academic study. These skills are crucial for academic success, improving your grades, boosting your confidence and eventually becoming part of your everyday life.

Booking sessions with the Skills @ desk is easy. Book through your course tutor, your trusted Progress Coach, or visit us in person. The desk is conveniently located at the top of The Bridge, in room B19, across from Frank's. 

Examples of what our Aspire Programme covers:

  • Progression

    Whether you hope to go on to further education or straight into employment or an apprenticeship, we’ll cover the next steps. You’ll work with your Progress Coach on a tailored progression plan that makes for a smooth transition. Your Progress Coach will also support you through the UCAS journey, assisting with application forms, interview techniques, etc.

  • Review of Study Programme

    Your Study Programme will be reviewed regularly within Aspire to ensure you’re on target in your curriculum subjects. You’ll also discuss ways to enhance your employability skills, with your Progress Coach suggesting suitable enrichment opportunities.

  • Employability skills

    Your employability prospects are improved if you can demonstrate skills like communication, teamwork and self-management. During Aspire your Progress Coach will assist you in developing wider career skills alongside helping with practical elements such as CV and personal statement writing and mock interviews.

  • Support with time management and study skills

    Your Progress Coach will work with you (and in line with the advice provided by curriculum staff) to work out the study methods that work best for you. For example, time management guidance can help to ensure that work is submitted by deadline. These are also valuable skills to transfer to the workplace.

  • Pastoral issues

    Important issues such as Safeguarding and Prevent; sexual harassment e-safety, and anti-bullying are covered in large group tutorials. Understanding safeguarding makes you mindful of how to keep yourself safe and who to speak to if you have concerns. Prevent, which is part of the Government’s Counter Terrorism Strategy, makes students aware of how to reduce the threat of radicalisation; e-safety helps students to think about the consequences of the information they post online; and anti-bullying encourages students to treat each other with respect. At Franklin, we have a zero-tolerance approach to child-on-child abuse and sexual harassment.

  • Physical and mental health and wellbeing

    The Aspire programme covers the benefits of emotional resilience and self care with advice on how to lead a healthy life-style. We place a focus on the importance of mental health, including recognising anxiety and stress (particularly around exam times) and how to build mental resilience.

Our Progress Coaches don’t just deliver the Aspire Programme; they provide pastoral support too. They’re often the first person a student will go to with worries or problems. Alongside curriculum staff, our Progress Coaches monitor attendance and behaviour and make home contact with any concerns.

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