Date: December 18, 2007
Release: Immediate
CfBT EDUCATION TRUST WINS MORE CONNEXIONS CONTRACTS
CfBT Education Trust today (December 18) announces it been
awarded a new contract to deliver Connexions services across the
south London boroughs of Croydon, Bromley, Kingston, Merton,
Richmond and Sutton, bringing the total number of areas in which it
delivers Connexions contracts in London to 10.
The leading education charity, which has a national Connexions
portfolio, will commence delivery of the Connexions services in
south London from April 2008. It currently already delivers the
service in Richmond.
Connexions offers information, advice and guidance to all young
people aged 13-19. The primary objective of CfBT Education Trust’s
contract is to reduce the number of young people not in education,
employment or training (NEET) by helping them make informed choices
about their futures. The service provides personal support on areas
such as careers, training, health, housing and financial
advice.
The charity’s written proposal demonstrated its ability to
continuously involve young people in shaping the service and
outlined its commitment to providing young people with the advice
and support they deserve. CfBT was commended by the selection panel
for its energetic and localised approach to delivering Connexions
services, and particularly for working innovatively with local
schools and colleges.
Margaret Abbott, CfBT’s UK Services Director, said: “I am delighted
by the award of this new contract to CfBT. As an organisation we
have a proven track record in delivering Connexions services that
are carefully tailored to meet the individual needs of young
people. Our staff work hard to ensure that young people are
involved in every aspect of the guidance progress so that they can
get the most out of Connexions and achieve their goals in
life”.
Linda Taylor, Chief Executive at Connexions South London, added:
“CfBT’s unique approach to delivering information, advice and
guidance promises to offer the young people in these boroughs a
comprehensive service that they need. During the tender process we
were impressed with CfBT’s ability to explain the impact of the
initiatives they have delivered for Connexions in other areas, and
we look forward to seeing such a fresh approach implemented for
young people in South London”.
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Notes for Editors:
About CfBT Education Trust
CfBT Education Trust is a leading education consultancy and
service organisation. Our object is to provide education for public
benefit both in the UK and internationally. Established 40 years
ago CfBT Education Trust now has an annual turnover exceeding £100
million and employs more than 2,000 staff worldwide who support
educational reform, teach, advise, research and train.
As a not-for-profit organisation we commit around £1 million of our
surpluses every year for practice-based educational research.
About Connexions
Connexions cover 47 areas of the UK providing comprehensive
practical advice service available to all young people aged 13-19.
The service supports achievement for young people at school,
college, working or not working and aims to make a real difference
to their prospects in the world of employment, education and
training.
Connexions in South London covers the six boroughs of Bromley,
Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton.
For more details visit www.connexions-southlondon.org.uk
For more information contact:
Gillian Goode
Marketing Communications Officer
CfBT Education Trust
60 Queens Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4BS
Tel: 0118 902 1221
ggoode@cfbt.com