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5 - Innovative Education-Denis Leamy.pdf

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The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference was held in Cavan, Ireland on 28-30 September 2022 under the theme "Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving Rural Places". These are the presentations from the Conference parallel session "Innovative Ways to Deliver Education and Skills Training in Rural Areas ". For more information visit https://www.oecd.org/rural/rural-development-conference/.

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1 | Cork ETB Template OECD Rural Development Conference 2022 29th September 2022
2 | Cork ETB Template Cork ETB Context o Cork is the largest County by area in the country o Cork has the second highest population, after Dublin o The population of the entire County is 560,000 o 340,000 live in rural and provincial areas 2020
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5 | Cork ETB Template Schools in Rural Context Challenges facing smaller rural schools o Declining population means declining school numbers o Capitation based model of funding poses a particular problem for small schools costs increasing funding reducing o Reduction in capacity to recruit new staff aging staff profile o The pull to urban areas problem attracting teachers to peripheral areas o Reduced option choice at post primary level
6 | Cork ETB Template Schools in Rural Context Opportunities for rural schools o Making smaller schools viable: a blended approach to school provision. o Remote learning Clustering of schools/individual subjects sharing teachers remotely across schools Maximising resources -making best use of the best teachers Gaeltacht schools good examples of this practice e.g. provision of physics o Cork ETB bundling of hours across schools to make larger contracts
7 | Cork ETB Template Further Education and Training in Rural Context o Current provision o Significant provision at level 1-4 on NFQ delivered in communities, with communities o Initial skills development for people entering or returning to labour market o Strong adult literacy service across communities o Some upskilling requirements for employees delivered through Skills for Work at levels 1-3 o Level 5 and 6 provision less available and inconsistent across rural communities
8 | Cork ETB Template Further Education and Training in Rural Context o Developing and Future Provision o Increased focus on skills development for people in labour market/employment o Extending delivery to meet objectives of ALL strategy, with particular emphasis on Digital competencies o Developing Level 5 and 6 options through CCFET to provide greater access across rural communities1 o Developing digital options for delivery to provide greater choice and access in rural locations2 o Focus on sustainability and green skills 1 Examples of Campus outreach to Youghal and Charleville 2 Digital Working and Learning Hubs Clonakilty, Castletwonbere
9 | Cork ETB Template Further Education and Training in Rural Context o Apprenticeship o Current models of apprenticeship training provision do not align well with rural delivery (in centre component) o Consideration of digital delivery for some elements to reduce time and costs to apprentices associated with in centre training o Delivery of some apprenticeship in centre activity in rural locations would contribute to local economy, and overcome accommodation challenges experienced by apprentices attending main, city located apprenticeship centres/campuses.

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5 - Innovative Education-Denis Leamy.pdf

  • 1. 1 | Cork ETB Template OECD Rural Development Conference 2022 29th September 2022
  • 2. 2 | Cork ETB Template Cork ETB Context o Cork is the largest County by area in the country o Cork has the second highest population, after Dublin o The population of the entire County is 560,000 o 340,000 live in rural and provincial areas 2020
  • 3. 3 | Cork ETB Template
  • 4. 4 | Cork ETB Template
  • 5. 5 | Cork ETB Template Schools in Rural Context Challenges facing smaller rural schools o Declining population means declining school numbers o Capitation based model of funding poses a particular problem for small schools costs increasing funding reducing o Reduction in capacity to recruit new staff aging staff profile o The pull to urban areas problem attracting teachers to peripheral areas o Reduced option choice at post primary level
  • 6. 6 | Cork ETB Template Schools in Rural Context Opportunities for rural schools o Making smaller schools viable: a blended approach to school provision. o Remote learning Clustering of schools/individual subjects sharing teachers remotely across schools Maximising resources -making best use of the best teachers Gaeltacht schools good examples of this practice e.g. provision of physics o Cork ETB bundling of hours across schools to make larger contracts
  • 7. 7 | Cork ETB Template Further Education and Training in Rural Context o Current provision o Significant provision at level 1-4 on NFQ delivered in communities, with communities o Initial skills development for people entering or returning to labour market o Strong adult literacy service across communities o Some upskilling requirements for employees delivered through Skills for Work at levels 1-3 o Level 5 and 6 provision less available and inconsistent across rural communities
  • 8. 8 | Cork ETB Template Further Education and Training in Rural Context o Developing and Future Provision o Increased focus on skills development for people in labour market/employment o Extending delivery to meet objectives of ALL strategy, with particular emphasis on Digital competencies o Developing Level 5 and 6 options through CCFET to provide greater access across rural communities1 o Developing digital options for delivery to provide greater choice and access in rural locations2 o Focus on sustainability and green skills 1 Examples of Campus outreach to Youghal and Charleville 2 Digital Working and Learning Hubs Clonakilty, Castletwonbere
  • 9. 9 | Cork ETB Template Further Education and Training in Rural Context o Apprenticeship o Current models of apprenticeship training provision do not align well with rural delivery (in centre component) o Consideration of digital delivery for some elements to reduce time and costs to apprentices associated with in centre training o Delivery of some apprenticeship in centre activity in rural locations would contribute to local economy, and overcome accommodation challenges experienced by apprentices attending main, city located apprenticeship centres/campuses.