Dimension 2

Developing the Professional Trainer and Teacher across the Whole Landscape     

Supported by Lifelong Learning UK
Plenary Speaker - Alan Clarke, Lifelong Learning UK            

WS D2A
Qualifications for Staff in the funded sector, from regulation to added value

This workshop will examine the implications of the Further Education workforce reforms including requirements for qualifications and routes to Associate / Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (A/QTLS) status and how these impact on the wider post 16 education and training landscape.

Facilitators: Paul Hambley, Senior Policy Advisor - LLUK & Dennis Poole, Education Advisor - LLUK

WS D2B
General Professional Recognition Scheme & Professional Formation and teaching/training status

This workshop will be looking at how General Professional Recognition Scheme is an alternative route to qualifications, for experienced practitioners and takes them to professional formation

Facilitators: Mary Corbally, Standards Verification Manager - SVUK & Sue Colquhoun, CPD Strategic Advisor - Institute for Learning

WS D2C
Case Studies Relating to the Benefits of in-house Provision of Initial Teacher Training

The workshop will provide the opportunity to discuss the findings of the Case Studies conducted into the benefits of providing In-House Initial Teacher Training qualifications. A presentation will accompany the overview of the case studies and the creator of the case studies, an experienced teacher educator, will be available for questions and to encourage group discussion relating to routes to developing staff training qualifications.

Facilitator: Gylle MacDonald, Manager - Workplace Words (On behalf of NTRL)

WS D2D
Economic Climate - Opportunities for Workforce Development

The current economic climate means that meeting the needs of customers, employers and learners has never been so important. The quality of the service provided is often dependent on the quality of staff delivering it. LLUK highlight how they can assist both strategically and operationally with employee recruitment and development.

Facilitator: Alan Clarke, Sector Engagement Manager - LLUK

WS D2E
CPD and REFLECT to maintain Professional Status

This workshop will examine the IfL processes in recognising members’ CPD and confirming professional status.  Early indications of the CPD return for 2008-2009 will be discussed and the role of REfLECT as an enabling mechanism for teachers, trainers and assessors explored.

Facilitator: Dr Jean Kelly, Director of Professional Development - Institute for Learning

WS D2F
Developing Training and Teaching Staff to Support Functional Skills

This workshop will focus on the development of the functional skills pilot, lessons learned and the key messages around teaching and learning. It will show the links between developing functionality for the different pathways post 14 and learners’ independent application of their skills across the three areas of English, mathematics and ICT. The session will allow for discussion and activity as well as having some input. It is intended to allow time for debating some of the issues that have arisen from the FS requirements and the implications for management of FS development and ensuring learner achievement.

Facilitators: Clare Johnson, Senior Director - The National Strategies & Peter White - LSIS

WS D2G
Using Data and Online Tools to Develop your Workforce

Tynan will discuss and demonstrate a new state of the art online reporting tool which will allow work based learning providers to:

- Create bespoke analyses of your workforce data
- Compare data at national/regional levels
- Benchmark your data against sector norms
- Save reports for distribution within your management team
- Produce year-on-year trend analyses

Facilitator: Tynan Rodger, Project Manager - LLUK

WS D2H
Foundation Learning – Are you ready?

City & Guilds present an overview of Foundation Learning, with real examples of centre strategy development and implementation.  We will outline the information, advice & guidance available to you as a City & Guilds centre, latest funding information and introduce an overview of our Foundation Learning portfolio.

Facilitators: Emma Tingley, Customer Relationship Manager & Niall Mills, Senior Manager, Co-ordinated Services - City and Guilds

 
Dimension 3

Government Funded Work Based Learning, FE sector and Employability Programmes

Supported by the Association of Learning Providers
Plenary Speaker - Graham Hoyle OBE, Chief Executive, Association of Learning Providers   

WS D3B
YPLA – Roles & Responsibilities

This workshop will provide an overview of the new system for commissioning and funding 16-19 education and training, with a particular focus on the roles and responsibilities of the two key partners in that new system: the Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) and Local Authorities.  The workshop will also provide an update on progress towards establishing the new system.

Facilitator: Dr Stuart Gardner, Senior Policy Manager - LSC/Young People's Learning Division

WS D3C
Effective Sales Account Management

'Effective Sales Account Management' – Most Learning Providers do not have an effective approach to Account Management yet recognise the need for one. This session looks at how to implement a robust account management strategy whilst helping the organisation become more sales aware by focusing on the customer experience as well as results.

Taking the 80/20 rule of (20% customers generate 80% of the revenue) this session explores why there is a reluctance towards effective account management and what can be done to unlock a rich seam of opportunity that is trapped in your strategic accounts.

Facilitator: David Batup, Managing Partner - Perperitus

WS D3D
Train to Gain 2009/10 Developments

An overview of the current policy around Train to Gain and associated developments including:

> Managing demand
> Impact of the Qualification Credit Framework
> Employer Engagement
> Engage website developments

Facilitator: Kevin Fisher, Senior Policy Manager - Support to Employers - Learning and Skills Council

WS D3E
Making Foundation Learning Work

This workshop aims to help learning providers understand and maximise training opportunities provided by Edexcel’s Foundation Learning offer. Attendees will be learn how to prioritise and plan their programmes, understand the entry and Level 1 provision, explore the progression routes onto Apprenticeships, Diplomas, Level 2 qualifications and employment. They will also gain insights in devising the next steps for a successful Foundation Learning training programme.

Facilitators: Tracey Edghill, National Campaign Manager & Terry Porter, Business Manager - Edexcel

WS D3F
Train to Gain Planning and Funding – what went wrong and how to fix it

This workshop will review the short history of Train to Gain, and explore why the budget went from underspend to ‘bust’ so quickly. It will then look at the particular funding challenges providers face in 2009/10, with tips on performance management and ways to make best use of the limited resource. Finally, we will consider the long-term future of Train to Gain as well as how some providers are building on their rapid growth in employer services to access new revenue streams.

Facilitator: Nick Linford, Special Advisor on Funding and Performance - Edexcel

WS D3G
TSNLA (Third Sector National Learning Alliance) Identifying and Working with the 3rd Sector – Building a Representative  Network

During the workshop we will work together to identify the benefits of working with Voluntary and Community Organisations and Social Enterprises to provide learning, skills and employment support. I will share a narrative of the reasons for setting up the Third Sector National Learning Alliance and highlight the important role the third sector plays in learning provision. We will also share ideas for collaborative working and partnerships and highlight work that is being done to support third sector organisations through the transition from the LSC.

Facilitator: Lisa Vernon, Chief Executive - Derbyshire Learning and Development Consortium

WS D3H
SFA Funding Principles for Developmental Learning, Disability and Learning Difficulties

What the Skills Funding Agency has to offer providers of learning for adult learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD).

> The funding available to providers
> Additional learning support
> Learning difficulty assessments (139A) and the role of Local Authorities
> Curriculum reform

Facilitator: Nick Bailey, Senior Policy Manager, LSC/SFA