Market Statistics (available online) Lewisham facts and figures: • Population of around 292,000. This is estimated to rise to over 318,000 by 2021. 8% rise in 5 years • Is one of the greenest parts of south east London. Over a fifth of the borough is parkland. • Is the 15th most ethnically diverse local authority in England with 130 languages spoken in the borough. Lewisham Indicators: • Deprivation- The 31st most deprived local authority area in England (2010) • Migration: 25% higher than the average in England • Unemployment: Lewisham is the worst in the country with nearly 36% of all young people aged between 16 and 24 out of work (2015) • Overall: Unemployment 6.4% (2015)
facts/overview-of-london-boroughs/ Lewisham compared with 31 other boroughs: Worst 4 boroughs for: % of people that receive out of work benefits % GCSE attainment (proportion of children on free school meals not obtaining 5 A*- C GCSE) % Qualifications at 19 (young adults lacking Level 3 qualification) Average across all indicators puts Lewisham in the worst 8 boroughs in London!
or colleges in Lewisham. ´ Achievement of 5 or more A*- C grades at GCSE or equivalent including English and Maths, 2013/14 is 56.3% compared with London average - 61.8%. ´ Teenage conception rate (2014) is 10% higher than London average. ´ Jobs Density, (the number of jobs per resident, 2014) is 0.4 compared with average London of 1. ´ Permanent Exclusions, Secondary: When compared with the top 3 boroughs for exclusions ( Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Croydon), Lewisham has 54% of all permanent exclusions (2015). Source: http://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/london-borough- profiles/resource/80647ce7-14f3-4e31-b1cd-d5f7ea3553be https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/permanent-and-fixed-period- exclusions-in-england-2013-to-2014
jobs and amenities, roads and transport 2. Regenerating Deptford and New Cross (2011-2026): major improvements to the local infrastructure and environment 3. Catford town centre: Transport infrastructure 4. Transport and infrastructure: Major schemes 5. Improvement to parks and school buildings 6. People, prosperity, place- Lewisham Regeneration Strategy- vision for the future of the borough from now until 2020, and the projects and plans which are underway to deliver that vision. Source: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/regeneration/Pages/default.aspx
Job density ( jobs available) ´ Education: achievement and school exclusions ´ Lack of Level 3 qualifications – a barrier to enter the workforce Regeneration projects 1. Lewisham Town centre: providing new homes, jobs and amenities, roads and transport 2. Regenerating Deptford and New Cross (2011-2026): major improvements to the local infrastructure and environment 3. Catford town centre: Transport infrastructure 4. Transport and infrastructure: Major schemes 5. Improvement to parks and school buildings 6. People, prosperity, place- Lewisham Regeneration Strategy- vision for the future of the borough from now until 2020, and the projects and plans which are underway to deliver that vision.
´ Tranport for London and Network Rail plans: 1. Extend Bakerloo Line and Docklands Light Railway. 2. Encourage smarter car usage. 3. Introduce more cycle lanes and other safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists, and - where residents want them – parking schemes. ´ Major schemes happening at the moment are: 1. Lewisham Gateway- roundabout 2. A21 Lewisham High Street 3. Lewisham Town Centre 4. Deptford High Street Source: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/regeneration/Pages/default.aspx
construction course ´ Bromley College 14–16- engineering ´ Bromley Trust Academy- Business BTECs ´ Building Lives Academy: construction ´ City Gateway (Tower Hamlets) ´ Street Vibes: ICT courses ´ Wize Up (excluded pupils): BTECs ´ Young Lewisham Project: Motor vehicle, life skills ´ Ilderton Motors: Motor maintenance/ roads ´ Lewisham Southwark College: Business apprenticeships Source: https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/education/14- 19/learning-options-for-young-people/Pages/Alternative-provision.aspx
First Futures’ focused on POST 16 college provisions (list) to motivate and inspire young people; ´ Ambassadors with Science, Engineering background to go into POST 16 college provisions and give talks on the benefits of a STEM career with links to the Lewisham local transport regeneration examples; ´ Partner/contact Transport for London/ TFL/ Local authority to promote apprenticeships related in the field of transport; ´ Contact all head teachers/ school careers advisors with a presentation on Apprenticeships (TFL,NR) specific to Lewisham area ; ´ Target Building Lives Academy / Ilderton Motors as a pilot school where ambassadors can use a mentoring type intervention.
to overcome Youth unemployment Job density ( jobs available) Education: achievement and school exclusions Lack of Level 3 qualifications – a barrier to enter the workforce
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