Thought of the week:

The Personal Development Curriculum is also embedded into the 12 week intensive skills training via the ‘Thought of the week’.

The ‘thought of the week’ provides an opportunity for apprentices to learn about a wide variety of topics, all of which enhance their personal development and are delivered by different members of the core team, depending on specialism and experience. The session usually runs on Wednesday mornings from 10 30 - 10 45, taking a variety of forms including presentations, workshops, discussions, videos, podcasts and tasks.

Here are the main themes explored during these sessions on a sequential basis, to embed prior learning and provide key updates:

Safeguarding

Extra-curricular & alumni opportunities

British values

Careers Information And Guidance (CIAG)

This structure is followed across the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms but the resources are updated accordingly based on current needs and risks. The ‘thought of the week’ sessions are integrated into the FAC 12 week core training curriculum.

N/B Thought of the Week is front-ended to leave time in the final weeks of the programme for apprentices to focus on their final projects and presentations, when the workload may increase.

Week Thought of the Week Theme Learning Outcome Resources Lead Delivery Date 2024
1 Safeguarding and Prevent - Outline different types of abuse

‣ | Anna | Monday 9th September (Induction) | | 1 | Psychological safety | - To understand FAC values, British values and the culture of psychological safety we seek to embed and to assess learners’ understanding via a Safeguarding and Prevent Quiz. | ‣

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PfW0jqZOa2vzRgmfY5IIFttZHelfRZg2wDTsKl6OaWs/edit | Alex/ Anna | Weds 11th September | | 2 | Giving Feedback Effectively | -To create/share their Manuals of Me To understand how to give and receive feedback To practice delivering feedback with each other effectively | Healthy Working Relationships/ Manuals of Me / Giving and Receiving Feedback | @Anonymous | Weds 18th September 10 30 - 11 15 | | 3 | Extra-curricular and learning opportunities | -To understand the wide range of extra-curricular and learning opportunities over the course of the FAC apprenticeship and how to take part

Learners continue to receive Safeguarding and Prevent updates via our Discord channels: ‘Local risks’ and receive monthly newsletters from the Community Lead to stay up to date with any activities or events taking place