Skills Bootcamp
Learner Journey

Step 1: Enrolment & Taster Session (Initial Advice & Guidance)

Interventions:

• Learners complete a Learning Agreement capturing:

  • Personal details

  • Barriers to learning

  • Support needs

• Disclosure opportunities for:

  • Disabilities / SEND

  • Previous convictions

• Learners receive clear Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) about:

  • Course suitability

  • Career pathways

  • Expectations

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Early identification of additional learning needs (SEND & disadvantage)

• Impartial careers guidance

• Ensuring learners are on the right programme (Intent)

• Promotes equality of opportunity and informed choice

 

Step 2: Induction Programme

Interventions:

• Welcome presentation covering:

  • Safeguarding

  • Prevent Duty

  • Health & Safety / Fire Safety

  • British Values

  • Healthy relationships

• Course induction pack issued

• Learners complete:

  • Signed declaration of understanding

  • Feedback form

• Clear signposting to support services

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Safeguarding culture embedded

• Learners understand rights, responsibilities & safety

• Promotes personal development and wellbeing

• Accessible information ensures inclusive onboarding

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Step 3: Initial Assessments & Learner Profiling (PIE)

Interventions:

• Maths & English assessments (BSKB)

• CEIAG assessments and career tutorials

• SEND initial assessments

• “Normal Ways of Working” forms (exam access arrangements)

• Creation of a Personalised Individual Education Plan (PIE)

 

Outcomes:

• Individual support strategies

• Identification of disadvantaged learners / NEET learners

• Curriculum adaptations

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Accurate starting points identified

• Curriculum tailored to individual needs

• Strong support for SEND and disadvantaged learners

• Evidence of adaptive teaching (Implementation)

 

Step 4: Ongoing Progress Monitoring – Daily Logs

Interventions:

• Daily logs completed with tutor support

• Tracks:

  • Progress

  • Skills development

  • Wellbeing

• New barriers identified and addressed

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Continuous assessment and responsive support

• Learners are supported to stay on track

• Promotes early intervention and timely adjustments

 

Step 5: Safeguarding & Wellbeing Tracking

Interventions:

• Daily wellbeing monitoring by safeguarding officers

• Immediate intervention when risks identified

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Strong safeguarding and pastoral care

• Supports mental health and wellbeing

• Ensures learners feel safe and supported

 

Step 6: Inclusive Learning Environment

Interventions:

• Visible signposting to:

  • Internal support

  • External agencies

• Encourages independence and self-referral

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Promotes learner independence

• Improves access to support services

• Supports inclusive culture

 

Step 7: Central Monitoring System (Progress & Achievement)

Interventions:

• Tracks:

  • Progress against milestones

  • Achievement rates

• Compares:

  • SEND vs non-SEND learners

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Data-informed intervention and support

• Monitoring of achievement gaps

• Demonstrates impact (Outcomes)

 

Step 8: English & Maths Support Strategy

Interventions:

• Identification of Level 2 attainment

• BSKB diagnostics used for gap analysis

• Access to:

  • Tailored online programmes

  • External Functional Skills courses

• In-class adaptations

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Strong focus on core skills development

• Supports learners without prior attainment

• Ensures progression and employability skills

 

Step 9: Employability & Careers Support

Interventions:

• Job vacancy updates via communication groups

• Mock interviews with employment consultant

• Financial guidance sessions:

  • Self-employment vs limited company

  • Tax, insurance, pensions

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• High-quality CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance)

• Prepares learners for next steps and employment

• Promotes economic wellbeing and independence

 

Step 10: Collaborative Review of Support Needs

Interventions:

• Ongoing collaboration between:

  • Trainers

  • SEND specialists

  • Support staff

• Review of:

  • Support effectiveness

  • Independence readiness

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Graduated approach to support

• Encourages learner independence

• Evidence of high expectations for all learners

 

Step 11: Qualification Achievement (Assessment Stage)

Interventions:

• Learners complete:

  • Multiple-choice exams

  • Practical assessments

  • Formative & summative assessment

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Fair and accessible assessment methods

• Demonstrates skills competence

• Supports inclusive achievement outcomes

 

Step 12: Exit Tutorial & Progression Planning

Interventions:

• 1:1 exit tutorial

• Review of:

  • Skills gained

  • Progress made

• CEIAG next steps planning

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Strong progression planning

•  Learners understand next steps clearly

• Supports sustained destinations

 

Step 13: End of Programme Outcomes

Interventions:

• Learners either:

  • Create self-employment action plans, OR

  • Attend live employer interviews

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

•  Direct link to industry and employment

•  Supports positive destinations

• Aligns training with labour market needs

 

Step 14: Post-Training Support

Interventions:

• Ongoing communication channels

• Monthly check-ins

• Invitations to:

  • Employer events

  • Careers fairs

• Continued job matching support

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Extended support beyond programme

• Improves sustained employment rates

• Demonstrates commitment to learner success

 

Step 15: Achievement of Milestone 3 (Employment Outcome)

Interventions:

• Learners secure:

  • Employment

  • Contracts

• Apply skills gained in real workplace settings

 

Ofsted Inclusion Alignment:

• Strong outcomes and impact

• Evidence of successful progression

• Supports economic and social mobility

 

Summary of Inclusion Strengths Across the Journey

Salt Training Limited demonstrates:

• Early identification of SEND and barriers

• Strong personalised learning and adaptive teaching

• Continuous monitoring and intervention

• High-quality CEIAG and employability focus

• Robust safeguarding and wellbeing systems

• Clear focus on progression, independence, and outcomes