Getting Connected

What is Getting Connected?

Getting Connected is a curriculum framework designed to help young adults on the margins of education and employment to reconnect with learning and foster their personal development. The framework is intended to enhance the self-esteem and emotional literacy of those young adults outside the formal education and training system. It is aimed primarily at young adults aged 16-25 but is also benefiting many aged 14-15.

Getting Connected is comprised of nine units, which can be accredited by OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA).

The success of the Programme hinges on effective relationships being developed between young adults and mentors (practitioners) working with them.  Mentors are youth workers, Connexions PAs, health workers, probation staff, social workers, volunteers - anyone working with young adults.  To enable mentors, and potential mentors, to gain an understanding of the nature of the curriculum framework and how it can be used with young adults, we offer a comprehensive Mentor Development Staff Training Programme throughout England and Wales.

What is YALP?

Getting Connected is a key element of the Young Adults Learning Partnership (YALP). This joint initiative between NIACE (the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) and The NYA (National Youth Agency) researches and develops effective approaches to learning and personal development among young adults on the margins of education, training and employment. The Local Government Association supports this initiative.

For more information about YALP go to the Young Adults Learning Partnership pages of the NIACE website.