FlipcentreJohn Pirie Secondary School

FLIPSIDEFlexible Learning Initiative Programs

Strengthening Innovative Directions In Education

YOUTH SECTOR NETWORKDECS Boystown Government Non Government

Agencies Agencies

FLIPCENTRE

Flipcentre Aims• Engage young people with learning.• Provide for alternative mode of curriculum

delivery.• Support specific learning needs.• Case manage learning plans through

mentoring.• Offer targeted programmes for identified

groups.• Develop strategies for working in a diverse

classroom.

Flipcentre Students• There is no typical Flipcentre student.

• Absence of stigma.

• Hear what students say.

Referral to Flipcentre1. Learning Difficulties

• Numeracy and literacy.

• Prolonged disengagement with learning.

• Behaviour issues.

• Specific curriculum areas.

Referral to Flipcentre 2. Alternative Curriculum Delivery

• Open access college.

• Extension studies.

• SHIP students (excel r8).

• Targeted programmes.

• Traineeships/ Tafe

Referral to Flipcentre3. Social Issues

• Non attendees/ truants

• Young offenders

• Homeless/ independent students

• Mental health issues

Flipcentre management

• A suitable physical environment.

• Learning plans.

• Weekly planners.

Supportive Data

• Reduced referrals to restart room.

• Improved GPA (subject grades).

• Improved attendance.

• Anecdotal.

Staffing the Flipcentre

• Need for passion.

• Roles and responsibilities.

• Getting the right people.

• Paying for it.

Sustainability and Transferability

• Target social disadvantage staffing allocation.

• Utilising partnerships in our community.

• Importance of FLO.

What have we learnt in 18 months?

• We can make a difference.

• Importance of staffing.

• Need to communicate with all staff.

• Community benefits.

• Importance of funding.