Overview Of Activity Agreements

 Why the need for Activity Agreements?

 What is an Activity Agreement?
 Who can access Activity Agreements?
 Financial Incentives
 Strong Partnership Working
 Our Approach in West Dunbartonshire
 Engagement Strategy
 Young People on Activity Agreements
 Why Activity Agreements?

Some young people are not ready or able to

access formal learning as they reach their
school leaving date. They may face multiple
barriers to participation, need support to build
their confidence and social skills, or need
opportunities to develop team-working skills
and self-esteem.
 What is an Activity Agreement?

An Activity Agreement is an agreement

between a young person and an advisor that
the young person will take part in a programme
of learning and activity which helps them to
become ready for formal learning or
employment. This will form a key element of
the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence
for some of our most vulnerable young people.
 Who can access
Activity Agreements?

Young people living in West Dunbartonshire,

aged 16 and 17and not in employment,
education or training. It is targeted towards
school leavers and those who have already left
school and been unable to sustain employment,
education or training.
 Financial Incentive

Young people on an Activity Agreement may be

entitled to the Education Maintenance Allowance
(EMA). This is a means-tested benefit based on
family income. If a young person is eligible,
payment of the allowance is dependent on
attendance of the agreed activities.

There is also help with travel costs and other

expenses.
 Partnership Working – Complimenting
Existing Practices
Local National &
Businesses Local
SDS Careers Training
Providers
Colleges

Community
Learning & Volunteer
Development Services

Social Services, Innovative &

Support Networks Creative
Approaches
 Working in Partnership

For Young People in West Dunbartonshire

 Our Approach
 Adopting a client-led approach
 Involvement of young people in service design
 Addressing barriers in a holistic way
 Providing ongoing assessment and action
planning
 Supporting clients through advocacy
 A tailored flexible programme
 Focusing on progression
 Anticipating vulnerability at times of transition
 Recognising that progression may not always be
linear
 Ensuring high quality defined aftercare
 Demonstrating clear evidence of impact
 The success of Activity
Agreements will be judged by the
extent to which they assist young
people to progress into, and
sustain, more formal learning or
employment.