STRUCTURE

The National Network is a membership organisation with three membership categories.

EBP		Open to EBPs who satisfy the National Executive Committee (via regional endorsement) that their objectives, powers, activities and methods support the Network's core purpose and aims.
ASSOCIATE		Open to any organisation wishing to demonstrate for, or interest in, the development of EBP activities.
BUSINESS		Open to any business with an interest in and supportive of the work of EBPs and the National Network.

Key elements of the Constitution include

	the Network will operate through regional networks based on Government Office regions. Communications will be maintained with EBP Scotland
	the membership will elect two officers (Chairman, Treasurer) on an annual basis
	each region will nominate one representative (and a substitute) to the National Executive Committee which will meet six times per year and during the National Conference
	there will be five National Working Groups (Business, Quality Assurance, Professional Development Placements, Work Experience and Enterprise)
	representatives of the Department for Education and Skills, the Learning and Skills Council and the Department of Trade and Industry will be invited to attend National Executive Committee meetings as observers
	the Network appoints a full-time Chief Executive and Development Manager
	administrative assistance for the Chief Executive, Development Manager, the Officers and the Company Secretary will be purchased as necessary
	secondees from other organisations will continue to be sought to help develop particular aspects of NEBPN business, reciprocally, NEBPN would wish to be viewed as an organisation which can offer potential secondees worthwhile professional development

SOURCES OF FUNDING

The NEBPN will aim to source funding as follows to meet the objectives of its business plan

	public funding
	individual EBP membership
	business membership
	associate membership
	sponsorship and charitable donation
	contract fees from external sources
	fees for NEBPN services to members

These key constitutional features reflect the Network determination to:

	maintain its grass roots character
	be a Network of practitioners and delivery agents
	minimise bureaucracy and infrastructure costs

THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE

The Sovereign decision-making body of the National EBP Network is the National Executive Committee

As described earlier, it comprises the following voting members:

	an annually elected Chairman and Treasurer
	an annually elected representative from each of the regions (see regions for details)
	the Chairs of the Network's working groups

Working Groups
The NEBPN is served by 5 key working groups made up of EBP practitioners and chaired by one of their number

These groups are

Business | Quality Assurance | Professional Developments Placements
Work Experience | Enterprise

Business
Key tasks include

	promotion of NEBPN within the business community
	provide a forum for business members to network and share good practice
	liaison with all other NEBPN working groups
	represent business members' views on the National Executive Committee

Quality Assurance
Key tasks include

	maintaining and updating the existing programme of QA visits and re-assessments
	developing and delivering with partners, the programme of accreditation / criteria relating to consortia
	monitoring all quality-related activities on behalf of the NEBPN

Current Chair -	Elaine Lilley Lincolnshire & Rutland EBP Welton House Limekiln Way Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 4WH Tel : 01522 574100 email : Elaine.Lilley@eblo.org.uk
QA Administrator -	Jane Innes Tel : 01522 574311

Professional Development Placements
Key tasks include

delivery of an annually renewable contract with the DfES focusing on - support for a national network of practitioners - review and development of relevant materials - provision of appropriate training event - monitoring of current developments

Current Chair -

Harry Unsworth Oldham Education and Business Guidance Services 1 Medtia Square 3rd Floor, Phoenix House Oldham Lancashire Tel: 0161 621 9400 Fax: 0161 621 9401 email: harryunswoth@oebgs.org

Work Experience
Key tasks include

delivery of an annually renewable contract with the DfES focusing on - support for a national network of practitioners - review and development of relevant materials - provision of appropriate training events - monitoring of current developments

Current Chair -

Charmian Roberts Lincolnshrie and Rutland EBP Welton House Limekiln Way Greetwell Road Lincoln LN22 4WH Tel: 01522 574 000 Fax: 01522 574 005 email: charmian.roberts@eblo.org.uk

Enterprise for All - A Framework for Action

The National Education Business Partnership Network recognises the importance of the developing enterprise agenda. It is committed to working towards a National Enterprise Programme, which will: support all teachers and young people meeting the enterprise challenge support business by developing motivated and informed employees. provide brokerage and expertise through local Education Business Partnership (EBPs). EBPs have a record of effective, high quality cost-effective outputs and work with over 190,000 employers nationwide. All activities run by EBPs will have a substantial business involvement. Key Learning Objectives By taking part in enterprise activities young people should gain: an understanding of key economic concepts and how businesses work enhanced enterprise skills including problem solving, risk taking and money management. greater knowledge of the local economy e.g. employment opportunities. the ability to make informed judgements about economic issues. These objectives closely match those of the work related framework, but are applicable across all key stages. How do we do this? Activities include: Enterprise Challenges Teams of pupils and students work with companies on real business problems either during a day's event, or over a longer period of time. Visits to Companies Customised visits to local companies in order to develop an understanding of how businesses operate. Enterprise Business Days These provide the opportunity for young people to gain an understanding of business processes and applications. Mini-Enterprise Supporting young people in establishing their own small businesses within the school or the wider community. Enterprise Focused Professional Development Placements Tailored placements in a business environment. Specialised Work Experience Providing students with specific assignments or challenges as an aspect of their work experience. Enterprise Resource Materials producing support materials for schools EBPs can help schools and colleges in their area by: Providing advice and guidance on enterprise strategy Creating contexts for developing and embed enterprise within the curriculum to meet the requirements of DfES and OFSTED. Engaging businesses in the delivery of enterprise activities. Promoting best practice in enterprise activities through planning, monitoring, evaluation and dissemination.