Who are the EBP?

Worcestershire Education Business Partnership is part of the 14-19 team within the Children’s Services Directorate.

Based at Pitmaston House in Worcester, the team is committed to raising the aspirations and achievements of young people from Key Stage 4.

The EBP operates in-line with the Worcestershire Children and Young People’s Plan, and its work is particularly relevant to the following Every Child Matters outcomes:

• Stay Safe
  ensuring that the county’s 6,000+ work experience placements meet the required standards for health, safety and welfare
• Enjoy and Achieve
  curriculum enhancement through the involvement of local business and industry
• Positive Contribution
  developing enterprising behaviour
• Economic Well-Being
  linking classroom activities with opportunities and skills in the
  ‘world of work’

The Work Experience ‘section’ managed by Ruth Lambert, develops and maintains a web-based database of all work experience opportunities in the county, (provided to schools on a no charge basis), and carries out over 1000 workplace visits annually, providing employers with the information, advice and guidance required to ensure a positive experience for both the student and the company.

The other ‘half’ of the team which is Terry Owens, Deb Macmillan and Debbie Tunstall provides a range of activities that help young people learn about the world of work.

Through the EBP businesses can help schools to ensure that all students have the opportunity to realise their full potential and develop skills for their chosen careers. See ‘Benefits to schools’ advertisement to see what kind of activities we offer.

This in turn has benefits for industry, the health of the local economy and the local community. It is the EBP’s aim to facilitate alliances that benefit both schools and businesses alike.