August 2010 Archives

Currently we have over 230 trainees following the EMCETT blended-learning PTLLS and DTLLS programmes through partner institutions ranging from Plymouth to Gateshead.  The number of organisations delivering our OCR approved SfL Specialised L5 Diplomas is also growing each month. We
Apply now! Closing date: 10 September 2010   From embedding LLN in the curriculum to developing delivery models. With this tailored support programme you will: develop high quality teaching and learning; enable learners to develop literacy, language and numeracy; and
Source: FE News "As the clouds of the Comprehensive Spending Review begin to gather on the horizon there can be few in the Learning and Skills Sector that are not beginning to batten down the hatches and prepare for
The LSIS Policy Update is published by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) and has been included here for the convenience of our members.  The purpose of these guides is to stimulate discussion and debate.     Policy Update
The Intelligence e-Group Despatch is a free briefing service for the Further Education sector in England (colleges, school sixth forms, work-based learning, adult/community learning, etc.)   Click here for the e-news briefing; Intelligence e-Group Despatch Vol 5 No 7.doc  
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills, says that 10 million people need to improve their skills if the UK is to achieve its ambition of being in the top eight countries in the world for skills, jobs and
Ministers have confirmed that a non means tested Fee Grant of £400 will be available in 2010/11 to support those teachers, tutors and trainers commencing Diploma level ITT qualifications on a Part Time basis from September 2010. The Institute for
Employers, individuals, colleges, training organisations and representative organisations are asked to share their ideas on how they would like skills policy to be set out in the future. Skills for Sustainable Growth A consultation on the future direction of skills
The final report of an Independent Review of Fees and Co-funding in Further Education in England contains recommendations for a series of simple but powerful shifts in funding of education for adults in this country. The Review was undertaken by
The LSIS Policy Update is published by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) and has been included here for the convenience of our members.  The purpose of these guides is to stimulate discussion and debate.     Policy Update