YH RARPA by PD North https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA Supporting with a sprinkle of digital magic dust en-us 2018-10-10 06:13:48 UTC 2025-10-16 12:42:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://pdnorth.org.uk/ pdnorth1720 https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291084814  
Lou Mycroft (Digital Lead and Group Lead Coach) 
loumycroft@loumycroft.org 
]]> 2018-10-10 06:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291084814 Project ideas from RaRPA network meeting 1 gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291250729 - focusing on how I as a tutor can get learners to really own their learner journals so they are a working document for their learning and reflection; and not just a written assessment tool, as they see it. This is much harder with EAL learners, so will try different methods.
- I would like to do more research on is recording progress through different means other than through written work.  I think we successfully capture written progress but would like to explore how LLDD learners might record progress other than through written methods.
- My project will be around improving the quality of RARPAPs in terms of setting targets. Too often these are reading- and writing-based as this is ‘easy’ for teachers to evidence, but doesn’t always meet the needs of the learners, and can be quite grammar-driven. I am looking to broaden the scope and encourage S&L targets and how we can capture/evidence these to maintain robust RARPAPs.
- Bev, whey do people find Rarpa complicated?]]> 2018-10-10 14:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291250729 FAB Digital pdnorth1720 https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291936527 This is a process for developing digital resilience which we will use each time we support you with something digital.]]> 2018-10-11 19:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291936527 Padlet Screencast pdnorth1720 https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291936594 Lou introduces the First Principles and Purpose of Padlet, and offers some Support to help you achieve Fluency.]]> 2018-10-11 19:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/291936594 Tutor Feedback https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/295859111 Leeds City Council - Adult Learning.
Following a review of tutor observations and the last forum, we  are introducing tutor feedback into our quality cycle.  The aim is to understand what tutors think about the raft of support we currently provide; identify what support they get from their organisations (as our provision is commissioned out); and identify what CPD support they feel they need moving forward. more details are on the attached document. ]]> 2018-10-23 10:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/295859111 Using RARPA with LLDD Learners june_colley https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/298870774 We have a number of providers who work exclusively with learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and have found that they struggle to use RARPA effectively and consistently.  So we have set up an LLDD project group to look at agreeing and producing best practise guidance, common standards, and if necessary additional ILP templates specifically for this cohort of learners.]]> 2018-10-31 08:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/298870774 Using Padlet Efficiently pdnorth1720 https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/299747166 Or, how to never need to follow links in emails?

Please let Lou know if you'd like her to share this Padlet with you on another email.]]> 2018-11-02 12:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/299747166 A tailored for ESOL for Employment ILP/RARPAP doc (evidence collated separately) https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/301009912 2018-11-06 14:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/301009912 The basic paper-based KC ESOL ILP (evidence collated separately) https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/301010914 2018-11-06 14:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/301010914 RARPAP for Community courses at KC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/301012173 You can see here how there is a space built in for the tutor or student to staple / stick in / write in electronic link to evidence   ]]> 2018-11-06 14:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/301012173 Tutor CPD june_colley https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/311463563 We hold tutor forums on a termly basis and currently obtain immediate feedback on the sessions in a short survey. An analysis of the comments suggests that we are meeting tutor needs for development, however we have no direct way on knowing which tutors (if any) are accessing the on-line resources such as toolkits as they can be downloaded and printed by anyone with access to the site. We have therefore set up a tutor survey (copy attached), the results for which will be reviewed termly.]]> 2018-12-05 16:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/311463563 LLDD Learners june_colley https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/311471003 In addtion to trying to understand tutor needs around the RARPA process we are also looking at how we can be more consistent in implementing RARPA across provision specialising in delivery to LLDD learners. A working group has been established and the first full meeting is scheduled for 18th December.]]> 2018-12-05 17:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/311471003 Transforming Lives website gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/323835539 2019-01-24 10:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/323835539 Meeting 3 notes gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/330354373 Discussions were wide ranging:
- What does quality look like? Learning experiences V wet Wednesday activities (the impact of caring staff and also the challenges).
- Impact of learners life circumstances
- Leeds SEND Janette attending - working on setting learner outcomes
- use of support in classes (see EEF research and support materials), the use of volunteers who need training (e.g. Kirklees mentor training).
- Tutor contracts - how to give them time to talk to LSAs, subcontracting can be an issue.
- High expectations, differentiation and staff expertise. Messages - 'make it your own' and 'the power of sharing'

Next meeting
Can we develop a healthcheck for RaRPA?  Delegation can be difficult because need to see he wider picture.  What is RaRPA - messages around 'making it your own' and 'the power of sharing' - closer links to the new inspection framework? It shouldn't be more work - not 'tweeking'
Share how support tutors to understand what RaRPA is and how to support tutors to carry out RarPA moderation.
Setting learner outcomes - a template for tutors to work to (feedback from SEND event?)
Supporting those who carry out learning walks & obs to understand RaRPA (understanding workshop environments e.g Ofsted inspectors) - in order to give feedback, need examples.]]> 2019-02-12 14:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/330354373 Improving Outcomes for post-16 learners with physical disability gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/335337916 2019-02-26 13:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/335337916 'easy on the i' is the information design service within the Learning Disability Service at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/336368942 2019-02-28 13:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/336368942 Disadvantaged families to benefit from free early learning apps gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/340858033 2019-03-13 13:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/340858033 Here is the link for PEN members to book gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/350826104 2019-04-11 15:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/350826104 Meeting 4 Notes gaillydon https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/355920974 We looked at the engage materials.  Share
d success stories and ideas for improving RaRPA. All completed the evaluations and professional standards.
During the year member activity included: 
•        Toolkits developed for tutor forums e.g. British Values (taken as and example of best practice). Another e.g. IAG toolkit
•        Giving tutors the chance to IV other snippets of tutors ILPs – what are next steps.
•        Strategy for LLDD is now taking baby steps – this has been shared and used by other members of the PEN.  Trialling a simplified electronic ILP – e.g. can put an emoji in. using ‘book creator’.  Special needs means ‘one size does not fit all’.  ‘Difference is those who see it as paperwork rather than being part of their course’. And can infact save ‘masses of work’.  ILPs don’t feedback progress to the tutor it feeds back to the learner.
•        Monitoring training is key – linked to OTLs etc  For example adding an hour at end of day to discuss how to implement what has been covered in training into their own roles.  Next half terms learning walks will investigate the impact of this – to see if it has had impact.  Have themed sessions – moving onto IT next.
•        Some have staff development weeks that get over the issue of getting staff together.  Split up groups who know each other to avoid ‘group think’.
•        Meet on monthly basis with staff who bring their ILPs. Colour coded – so bring their amber ILPs.  
•        Used Padlet to share.
•        Developing teaching triangles.  Working on developing more reflective learners.  Tutors report this has been v powerful.  Beyond copying the aims and objectives! ‘thinking about this made me ……’
•        Better target setting is another focus – added this to English and maths areas too
•        Focus on technology in the classroom – flipping – (questionnaire to find out has been used) massive difference to learner confidence and prep for lessons. Has also helped them revise.  Eg pilates – Padlet of exercises and YouTube (part of google classroom).  Trying different things – being more experimental.

Challenges
•        Not all tutors engaging - “RaRPA a long journey’ – never complete.  Having to mandate practitioners to attend training
•        Contracted out provision is a challenge – don’t see everyone in one year. Engagement is an issue.
•        Difficult sometimes with contractors as ACL only a small part of what they do.  Also means attendance is difficult – going out to providers helps.  Done joint lesson obs with other members of the PEN ‘rubber stamping’ internal feedback by external people.  Have worked on an ILP which needed improvement but is now outstanding.
•        Sessional tutors are an issue – some give £25 per training sesh.
•        Some managers don’t have an educational background e.g. don’t understand what ‘needs improvement’ means.
•        Moving from one IT system to another (e.g. Aqua to Tribal) – not easy!  Sometime incompatible with present and prior technology.]]> 2019-05-01 18:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pdnorth1720/YHRARPA/wish/355920974