NEWSFLASH!  The Connect South West Portfolio of Sevices is now available to download from our News pages.  This includes all products and services that are available from Somerset EBP. 

Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) works with business and education to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will help them become the successful workforce of the future. We achieve this through our portfolio of education business link activity designed to provide opportunities for young people to:

	Gain direct experience of the world of work
	Participate in learning experiences based around business and enterprise contexts.

We strongly believe that young people’s motivation and aspiration is raised through programmes that:

	Increase their understanding of business, enterprise and the economy;
	Develop the enterprise and employability skills required to achieve success in education, training and employment.

Through collaborative working we aim to build bridges between business and education based on shared understanding, a vision of each others needs and requirements and outcomes that add value and result in mutual benefits.

Our extensive network of business contacts allows us to ‘bring business expertise into learning’, to improve the teaching and learning experience and enhance the personal and professional development of young people, teachers and business colleagues.

We offer a professional, client focussed service that is responsive to national developments and local requirements. Where bespoke solutions are required we can respond positively to the needs of business and education.

Please note, this website makes reference to materials covering statutory guidance and legislation published by both the DCSF and DfES. These materials continue to reflect the current legal position.

Somerset EBP is a business unit of Connect South West Ltd.