The document is a bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region providing updates on several items:
1) It summarizes presentations from a recent regional provider briefing and notes an upcoming principals' forum on funding and allocations.
2) It announces an upcoming regional forum in March to discuss the Code of Governance.
3) It provides updates from meetings with the Learning and Skills Improvement Service and JobCentre Plus on support for colleges and links to employment programs.
The document summarizes discussions and events from the Association of Colleges London Region Members' Bulletin. It discusses:
1) A meeting of principals where they agreed to review vulnerable specialist courses and share data.
2) A meeting with the Greater London Authority economic advisors where the impact of funding changes on colleges was discussed.
3) An upcoming meeting on serious youth violence and the role of colleges.
The bulletin discusses meetings between AoC London Region and the Department for Business and Innovation regarding issues like funding changes and employment programs. It then announces upcoming AoC London Region meetings on higher education coordinators, sports, and finance directors. Finally, it lists other events on student leadership, enterprise societies, and world skills happening in the region and provides contact information.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region provides updates on recent and upcoming meetings of AoC networks, skills competitions, and other events. It announces International Women's Day and provides details of a consultation with the London Enterprise Panel on its jobs and growth strategy. Upcoming events highlighted include the Regional Forum for college principals and a workshop on the Common Accord for supply chain management. Contact information is provided for those wanting more information.
The bulletin discusses:
1) Upcoming AoC London network meetings on topics such as marketing, business development, and sports.
2) Two initiatives - the Youth Pledge to support young people and the Skills Show exhibition - and the goal of ensuring full London college participation.
3) A City of Westminster College graduate winning third place in the Sony World Photography Awards for her conceptual photos in the "Lie Down" series.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region provides information on upcoming networking events for members over the next two weeks. It also summarizes recent events held by the AoC London including meetings with government officials and discussions on funding, inspection, and curriculum reforms. Upcoming events include workshops on observing teaching and adult learners' week. The bulletin lists recent and future meetings attended by AoC London region representatives and provides contact information.
The document summarizes the AoC London Region Members' Bulletin from July 1, 2011. It discusses events that were held on June 21 including the AGM, Regional Forum, and Summer Party. It also provides updates on committee members and leadership, presentations from the forum, resources available on the website, campaigns regarding ESOL funding and student safety, WorldSkills competition, volunteering opportunities, and success stories from Barking and Dagenham College students who received positions at Norton Rose LLP.
The document provides summaries of several meetings and events:
1) It summarizes feedback from a meeting with Geoff Russell from the Skills Funding Agency and a Regional Committee meeting that received funding updates.
2) It summarizes a College Checklist review meeting to analyze results from a student services checklist.
3) It summarizes a Marketing Managers' network meeting on engaging with local communities and upcoming marketing campaigns.
4) It provides brief summaries of upcoming skills competitions, jobs briefings, and other events.
The document is an 8 page bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region providing updates on various events and meetings. The main topics covered are:
- A recent London Regional WorldSkills Champions meeting focused on increasing participation in skills competitions.
- An update on the WorldSkills UK competitions and the search for training managers for Team UK at WorldSkills Leipzig 2013.
- Deadlines for applications to participate in events at The Skills Show in November.
- Information on upcoming AoC seminars and the deadline for entries to the National Training Awards.
- An update on a Hackney Community College student who will carry the Olympic torch, recognizing his
The document summarizes discussions and events from the Association of Colleges London Region Members' Bulletin. It discusses:
1) A meeting of principals where they agreed to review vulnerable specialist courses and share data.
2) A meeting with the Greater London Authority economic advisors where the impact of funding changes on colleges was discussed.
3) An upcoming meeting on serious youth violence and the role of colleges.
The bulletin discusses meetings between AoC London Region and the Department for Business and Innovation regarding issues like funding changes and employment programs. It then announces upcoming AoC London Region meetings on higher education coordinators, sports, and finance directors. Finally, it lists other events on student leadership, enterprise societies, and world skills happening in the region and provides contact information.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region provides updates on recent and upcoming meetings of AoC networks, skills competitions, and other events. It announces International Women's Day and provides details of a consultation with the London Enterprise Panel on its jobs and growth strategy. Upcoming events highlighted include the Regional Forum for college principals and a workshop on the Common Accord for supply chain management. Contact information is provided for those wanting more information.
The bulletin discusses:
1) Upcoming AoC London network meetings on topics such as marketing, business development, and sports.
2) Two initiatives - the Youth Pledge to support young people and the Skills Show exhibition - and the goal of ensuring full London college participation.
3) A City of Westminster College graduate winning third place in the Sony World Photography Awards for her conceptual photos in the "Lie Down" series.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region provides information on upcoming networking events for members over the next two weeks. It also summarizes recent events held by the AoC London including meetings with government officials and discussions on funding, inspection, and curriculum reforms. Upcoming events include workshops on observing teaching and adult learners' week. The bulletin lists recent and future meetings attended by AoC London region representatives and provides contact information.
The document summarizes the AoC London Region Members' Bulletin from July 1, 2011. It discusses events that were held on June 21 including the AGM, Regional Forum, and Summer Party. It also provides updates on committee members and leadership, presentations from the forum, resources available on the website, campaigns regarding ESOL funding and student safety, WorldSkills competition, volunteering opportunities, and success stories from Barking and Dagenham College students who received positions at Norton Rose LLP.
The document provides summaries of several meetings and events:
1) It summarizes feedback from a meeting with Geoff Russell from the Skills Funding Agency and a Regional Committee meeting that received funding updates.
2) It summarizes a College Checklist review meeting to analyze results from a student services checklist.
3) It summarizes a Marketing Managers' network meeting on engaging with local communities and upcoming marketing campaigns.
4) It provides brief summaries of upcoming skills competitions, jobs briefings, and other events.
The document is an 8 page bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region providing updates on various events and meetings. The main topics covered are:
- A recent London Regional WorldSkills Champions meeting focused on increasing participation in skills competitions.
- An update on the WorldSkills UK competitions and the search for training managers for Team UK at WorldSkills Leipzig 2013.
- Deadlines for applications to participate in events at The Skills Show in November.
- Information on upcoming AoC seminars and the deadline for entries to the National Training Awards.
- An update on a Hackney Community College student who will carry the Olympic torch, recognizing his
The document summarizes an event organized by AoC London Region to connect London colleges with Work Programme providers, in an effort to help colleges fill course places and develop new business opportunities. It also announces the launch of a manifesto from London colleges making five requests of the new Mayor, including establishing a £900 annual bursary for unemployed 16-18 year olds. Finally, it provides updates on various AoC London Region events and initiatives.
The document summarizes feedback from two recent meetings - a Principals' Forum discussing a community scorecard for London and ESOL funding, and an AoC London Region Marketing Committee meeting discussing upcoming marketing events. It also provides updates on opportunities for colleges to get involved with WorldSkills London 2011 through showcasing, exhibitions, volunteering, and more.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region provides information on upcoming events and meetings. It announces a liaison meeting between AoC London and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. It also advertises free regional events on work experience and skills competitions in 2013. The bulletin lists recent and future meetings for AoC London and contacts for further information.
This document discusses how increased immigration to the UK influences the education sector and the business environment of two companies, Waltham Forest College and Costa Coffee. It analyzes how the rise in immigration has affected course prices, competition between educational institutions, delivery of education, employment opportunities, and law enforcement in the UK education sector. The document also proposes developing a 5-year plan for Waltham Forest College to expand branches outside the UK and addresses factors to consider like employment opportunities, cultural diversity, and economic conditions in other countries.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges London Region provides updates on several topics:
- Feedback was positive on the AoC Annual Conference and a policy session will be held regionally.
- The marketing committee received updates on WorldSkills, recruitment, and an upcoming event.
- Details were provided on WorldSkills competitions including an upcoming information session.
- Three London colleges won awards at the TES FE Awards and shared services projects were highlighted.
- Student success stories from Uxbridge College appearing on Channel 4 were featured.
- Recent meetings that took place were listed including with Orchard Hill College and London Councils.
The bulletin summarizes several recent and upcoming events related to colleges in London:
1) It discusses a successful dinner with MPs to discuss priorities for young people, skills, and employment. A follow up brief was also provided to MPs.
2) It mentions an education board meeting focused on participation rates, youth unemployment responses, and special education funding reforms.
3) Principals met with the Deputy Mayor for Education to discuss issues like apprenticeships and college enrollment in London.
4) Upcoming events are highlighted, including finance, sports, and marketing network meetings, as well as a skills and employment survey seeking college input.
The bulletin provides information on recent and upcoming events for AoC London region members, including a workshop on the Common Accord, a meeting on apprenticeships, and upcoming network events. It also announces a competition for low carbon ideas from students and calls for attendees to an event on the role of colleges in a green economy. Updates from member colleges and other organizations are also provided.
This document provides a summary of the Wolf Report, which reviewed vocational education for 14-19 year olds in England. The summary outlines some key issues with the current system:
1) Many 16-17 year olds churn between short-term education and employment without finding a suitable course or permanent job.
2) Between a quarter and a third of post-16 students take low-level vocational qualifications with little labor market value.
3) Less than 50% of students achieve English and maths GCSEs by age 16 or 18, and the system creates incentives to pursue inferior alternatives.
The report recommends reforming the system to ensure all education pathways provide opportunities for future education or
Presentation from the Black Country Partnership for Learning Conference
14-19 Education & The Wolf Report
25th November 2011 Hawthorns Conference Centre, West Bromwich
The document summarizes information about City University London and its INTO pathway program. It highlights that City University London is located in the heart of London, offering internationally recognized degrees and close industry links. The INTO pathway program provides an English-taught foundation year that guarantees progression to City University undergraduate degrees upon successful completion.
This document provides an overview of the first issue of Technical Matters, a new biannual journal for University Technical Colleges (UTCs). It includes contributions from Lord Baker, UTC principals, teachers, employers, and students. The goal of the journal is to share best practices in teaching and learning across the UTC network and place technical education in an academic context. This first issue highlights news from UTCs, guest commentary, employer perspectives, teaching examples, research on technical education, and profiles of inspiring students and teachers.
The bulletin provides updates on recent events attended by AoC London Region members, including the Skills Show, Skills London, and AoC National Annual Conference. It also announces upcoming networking events, training programs and calls for funding proposals. South Thames College students achieved success at the World Skills competition. The bulletin closes with contact details for the AoC London Region team.
This document discusses youth unemployment in Europe and initiatives to address it. It notes that over 5 million young people in the EU are unemployed, with rates as high as 40% in some countries. While unemployment is high, many jobs remain unfilled due to skills mismatches. The European Commission has identified factors contributing to youth unemployment like early school leaving, lack of skills/experience, and limited training programs. It outlines several EU initiatives to help young people improve employment prospects such as Erasmus+, which funds education/training abroad, and Youth on the Move, which aims to better equip youth for jobs.
Events and trends in UK Higher Education, February 2016Emma Kennedy
A workshop summarising some of the most significant events and trends in the UK university sector as of February 2016, including the Teaching Excellence Framework.
The document provides an overview of the latest information gathered about functional skills qualifications from various websites and organizations. Key points discussed include the need to improve teaching and coordination of functional skills, make them more relevant to industries, and link them more closely to main subject content. There is also discussion around functional skills being part of GCSEs, apprenticeships, and achievement measures for national skills targets.
Portsmouth College has significantly increased its engagement with local schools and the wider community over the past 5 years through various partnership and outreach initiatives led by the Principal. These efforts have contributed to rising achievement levels in the city and higher rates of student progression to further education. The initiatives include curriculum links between college and school staff, joint professional development programs, and international exchanges. As a result of this work, more students in the city are aspiring to higher education and fewer young people are not in employment, education or training.
The document provides context about the University of Kent, including its research excellence, student satisfaction, locations, faculties, students, and economic impact. It then describes the university's Make Your Mark program which enhances student skills and employability through activities, an employability points scheme, and engagement with employers. It outlines the University of Kent Enterprise Hub which has supported over 130 businesses and 500 advice sessions. Finally, it discusses plans for a new incubator called Chrysalis to further support entrepreneurship and business growth across Kent and Medway.
"London is our campus: building collaborations to gain competitive advantage"...TDBaldwin
This document discusses the changing landscape of higher education in the UK and strategies for building resilient universities. It emphasizes the importance of:
1) Maintaining a strong, distinctive identity while developing efficient partnerships and networks.
2) Providing an active learning environment and sense of community through the physical university as a place.
3) Creating well-connected, collaborative networks and partnerships locally with other universities and colleges and globally through subject-specific thematic networks.
Accrington and Rossendale College serves over 6,000 students aged 14-19 and adults in Pennine Lancashire. The College faces challenges as the area has high deprivation and unemployment rates. Under the new Study Programmes, all students will take English, maths, work experience, and tutorial classes. English and maths are at the heart of every student's program and are delivered through group sessions, personal coaching, and embedding in vocational subjects. The College introduced this new delivery model through staff training to emphasize the importance of English and maths skills.
This document discusses the UK points-based student visa system. It outlines the sponsorship requirements for colleges to accept international students, including maintaining records and notifying authorities of any changes or issues with students. It also summarizes the financial and course requirements for different types of student visas. Sanctions for non-compliance with visa rules by colleges are also listed, such as fines, loss of sponsorship status, and criminal prosecution in serious cases.
Chesterfield College implemented Study Programs across the college to improve learner success and satisfaction. They conducted an audit to ensure all programs met the new requirements. A new planning process was developed bringing together curriculum, finance, and management information staff earlier in the process. This allowed them to create bespoke study programs for each learner that included core qualifications, maths, English, work experience and enrichment activities. Staff were trained on the new requirements and an interactive planning process encouraged issues to be addressed as they arose, leading to earlier completion of the curriculum plan.
The bulletin provides information on upcoming events for AoC London Region members, including briefings, forums, and meetings. It also outlines issues to be discussed, such as the future of provision in London, updates to regional projects, and the review of the RPG. Additionally, it highlights opportunities for students, such as WorldSkills competitions and the Regional World Skills UK Champion in Caring.
The document summarizes an event organized by AoC London Region to connect London colleges with Work Programme providers, in an effort to help colleges fill course places and develop new business opportunities. It also announces the launch of a manifesto from London colleges making five requests of the new Mayor, including establishing a £900 annual bursary for unemployed 16-18 year olds. Finally, it provides updates on various AoC London Region events and initiatives.
The document summarizes feedback from two recent meetings - a Principals' Forum discussing a community scorecard for London and ESOL funding, and an AoC London Region Marketing Committee meeting discussing upcoming marketing events. It also provides updates on opportunities for colleges to get involved with WorldSkills London 2011 through showcasing, exhibitions, volunteering, and more.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region provides information on upcoming events and meetings. It announces a liaison meeting between AoC London and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. It also advertises free regional events on work experience and skills competitions in 2013. The bulletin lists recent and future meetings for AoC London and contacts for further information.
This document discusses how increased immigration to the UK influences the education sector and the business environment of two companies, Waltham Forest College and Costa Coffee. It analyzes how the rise in immigration has affected course prices, competition between educational institutions, delivery of education, employment opportunities, and law enforcement in the UK education sector. The document also proposes developing a 5-year plan for Waltham Forest College to expand branches outside the UK and addresses factors to consider like employment opportunities, cultural diversity, and economic conditions in other countries.
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges London Region provides updates on several topics:
- Feedback was positive on the AoC Annual Conference and a policy session will be held regionally.
- The marketing committee received updates on WorldSkills, recruitment, and an upcoming event.
- Details were provided on WorldSkills competitions including an upcoming information session.
- Three London colleges won awards at the TES FE Awards and shared services projects were highlighted.
- Student success stories from Uxbridge College appearing on Channel 4 were featured.
- Recent meetings that took place were listed including with Orchard Hill College and London Councils.
The bulletin summarizes several recent and upcoming events related to colleges in London:
1) It discusses a successful dinner with MPs to discuss priorities for young people, skills, and employment. A follow up brief was also provided to MPs.
2) It mentions an education board meeting focused on participation rates, youth unemployment responses, and special education funding reforms.
3) Principals met with the Deputy Mayor for Education to discuss issues like apprenticeships and college enrollment in London.
4) Upcoming events are highlighted, including finance, sports, and marketing network meetings, as well as a skills and employment survey seeking college input.
The bulletin provides information on recent and upcoming events for AoC London region members, including a workshop on the Common Accord, a meeting on apprenticeships, and upcoming network events. It also announces a competition for low carbon ideas from students and calls for attendees to an event on the role of colleges in a green economy. Updates from member colleges and other organizations are also provided.
This document provides a summary of the Wolf Report, which reviewed vocational education for 14-19 year olds in England. The summary outlines some key issues with the current system:
1) Many 16-17 year olds churn between short-term education and employment without finding a suitable course or permanent job.
2) Between a quarter and a third of post-16 students take low-level vocational qualifications with little labor market value.
3) Less than 50% of students achieve English and maths GCSEs by age 16 or 18, and the system creates incentives to pursue inferior alternatives.
The report recommends reforming the system to ensure all education pathways provide opportunities for future education or
Presentation from the Black Country Partnership for Learning Conference
14-19 Education & The Wolf Report
25th November 2011 Hawthorns Conference Centre, West Bromwich
The document summarizes information about City University London and its INTO pathway program. It highlights that City University London is located in the heart of London, offering internationally recognized degrees and close industry links. The INTO pathway program provides an English-taught foundation year that guarantees progression to City University undergraduate degrees upon successful completion.
This document provides an overview of the first issue of Technical Matters, a new biannual journal for University Technical Colleges (UTCs). It includes contributions from Lord Baker, UTC principals, teachers, employers, and students. The goal of the journal is to share best practices in teaching and learning across the UTC network and place technical education in an academic context. This first issue highlights news from UTCs, guest commentary, employer perspectives, teaching examples, research on technical education, and profiles of inspiring students and teachers.
The bulletin provides updates on recent events attended by AoC London Region members, including the Skills Show, Skills London, and AoC National Annual Conference. It also announces upcoming networking events, training programs and calls for funding proposals. South Thames College students achieved success at the World Skills competition. The bulletin closes with contact details for the AoC London Region team.
This document discusses youth unemployment in Europe and initiatives to address it. It notes that over 5 million young people in the EU are unemployed, with rates as high as 40% in some countries. While unemployment is high, many jobs remain unfilled due to skills mismatches. The European Commission has identified factors contributing to youth unemployment like early school leaving, lack of skills/experience, and limited training programs. It outlines several EU initiatives to help young people improve employment prospects such as Erasmus+, which funds education/training abroad, and Youth on the Move, which aims to better equip youth for jobs.
Events and trends in UK Higher Education, February 2016Emma Kennedy
A workshop summarising some of the most significant events and trends in the UK university sector as of February 2016, including the Teaching Excellence Framework.
The document provides an overview of the latest information gathered about functional skills qualifications from various websites and organizations. Key points discussed include the need to improve teaching and coordination of functional skills, make them more relevant to industries, and link them more closely to main subject content. There is also discussion around functional skills being part of GCSEs, apprenticeships, and achievement measures for national skills targets.
Portsmouth College has significantly increased its engagement with local schools and the wider community over the past 5 years through various partnership and outreach initiatives led by the Principal. These efforts have contributed to rising achievement levels in the city and higher rates of student progression to further education. The initiatives include curriculum links between college and school staff, joint professional development programs, and international exchanges. As a result of this work, more students in the city are aspiring to higher education and fewer young people are not in employment, education or training.
The document provides context about the University of Kent, including its research excellence, student satisfaction, locations, faculties, students, and economic impact. It then describes the university's Make Your Mark program which enhances student skills and employability through activities, an employability points scheme, and engagement with employers. It outlines the University of Kent Enterprise Hub which has supported over 130 businesses and 500 advice sessions. Finally, it discusses plans for a new incubator called Chrysalis to further support entrepreneurship and business growth across Kent and Medway.
"London is our campus: building collaborations to gain competitive advantage"...TDBaldwin
This document discusses the changing landscape of higher education in the UK and strategies for building resilient universities. It emphasizes the importance of:
1) Maintaining a strong, distinctive identity while developing efficient partnerships and networks.
2) Providing an active learning environment and sense of community through the physical university as a place.
3) Creating well-connected, collaborative networks and partnerships locally with other universities and colleges and globally through subject-specific thematic networks.
Accrington and Rossendale College serves over 6,000 students aged 14-19 and adults in Pennine Lancashire. The College faces challenges as the area has high deprivation and unemployment rates. Under the new Study Programmes, all students will take English, maths, work experience, and tutorial classes. English and maths are at the heart of every student's program and are delivered through group sessions, personal coaching, and embedding in vocational subjects. The College introduced this new delivery model through staff training to emphasize the importance of English and maths skills.
This document discusses the UK points-based student visa system. It outlines the sponsorship requirements for colleges to accept international students, including maintaining records and notifying authorities of any changes or issues with students. It also summarizes the financial and course requirements for different types of student visas. Sanctions for non-compliance with visa rules by colleges are also listed, such as fines, loss of sponsorship status, and criminal prosecution in serious cases.
Chesterfield College implemented Study Programs across the college to improve learner success and satisfaction. They conducted an audit to ensure all programs met the new requirements. A new planning process was developed bringing together curriculum, finance, and management information staff earlier in the process. This allowed them to create bespoke study programs for each learner that included core qualifications, maths, English, work experience and enrichment activities. Staff were trained on the new requirements and an interactive planning process encouraged issues to be addressed as they arose, leading to earlier completion of the curriculum plan.
The bulletin provides information on upcoming events for AoC London Region members, including briefings, forums, and meetings. It also outlines issues to be discussed, such as the future of provision in London, updates to regional projects, and the review of the RPG. Additionally, it highlights opportunities for students, such as WorldSkills competitions and the Regional World Skills UK Champion in Caring.
The document provides instructions on how to publish a briefing on a website. It explains that the briefing must be made active, saved in the relevant folder, and may need to be set as member only. It also notes that the briefing will not appear until the selected embargo date, and provides a link to check if the briefing is listed or to contact support if it is still not visible.
Tackling and preventing_gang_problems_in_london_colleges_a_review_of_good_pra...Association of Colleges
This document discusses gang problems experienced by London colleges. It reports that while most students are not directly involved with gangs, many live in communities affected by gangs. Colleges face issues like students feeling fearful or pressured to join gangs, dropping out after seeing gang members on campus, and being wary of travel due to gang activity. The document also notes reputational concerns for colleges from media reports of gang-linked incidents involving students.
Twitter is a social media platform that allows users to post short messages called tweets that are limited to 140 characters. Users can follow other accounts and have their own tweets viewed by their followers. It has grown popular for allowing real-time communication, organizing communities through hashtags, allowing users to interact with public figures, and driving traffic to other websites through embedded links. The basics of using Twitter involve signing up for an account, following other accounts, posting tweets from the home page, and including shortened links if a tweet exceeds the character limit.
The document provides information about upcoming events for members of the Association of Colleges London Region, including a regional forum on October 12th with speakers from AoC and Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College. It also summarizes a meeting regarding the development of an FE Guide by the Greater London Authority and feedback from WorldSkills London 2011 preparations.
The bulletin summarizes several events and meetings from the past month regarding further education in London:
- The Heads of Student Services Network meeting covered topics like careers guidance and support for early school leavers.
- The AoC London Regional Committee received updates from the Skills Funding Agency and Education Funding Agency.
- The committee also discussed upcoming events like the AGM in June and received regular updates.
- Other news included a presentation from a Twilight actress to Uxbridge College film students and information on upcoming conferences.
The bulletin provides information on the following:
1) An upcoming Principals' Forum to discuss funding and a proposal to establish a group to review post-16 vocational provision in London.
2) An invitation to an AoC regional forum on governance and collaboration opportunities, with speakers from BIS, AoC, and on the Code of Governance.
3) An update on an LSIS regional fund and a request for priorities from the region.
4) Information about engaging with WorldSkills London 2011 and upcoming skills competition deadlines.
5) A student success story about millinery students from Kensington and Chelsea College partnering with a fashion designer.
The bulletin provides information on upcoming events for members of the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region. It summarizes a meeting of the AoC London Regional Committee that received reports on the work of various national and regional bodies. Representatives from the Skills Funding Agency and Education Funding Agency also provided updates on funding policies. The bulletin then lists various upcoming networking events and conferences organized by AoC for London college staff, including events on leadership, reputation management, and cloud technology. It concludes with information on recent and future meetings attended by AoC London regional representatives.
The document provides updates from a meeting with the Mayor's advisor on culture and youth, Munira Mirza. It discusses the proposed FE Guide, London Enterprise Panel, youth unemployment patterns, and the Mayor's role in pre-16 education. It also announces upcoming events, honors for college staff, and information on apprenticeships and the work programme.
The document is a bulletin from the Association of Colleges (AoC) London Region providing updates on recent and upcoming events. Recent events discussed include meetings of the VP Curriculum and Quality Network, Regional Committee Principals, and an event with the Institute of Education on youth transitions. Upcoming events announced include various AoC London network meetings, an equality and diversity event, and Adult Learners' Week. The bulletin also provides other news such as awards won by students and calls for involvement in initiatives and surveys.
The document summarizes a breakfast summit held at London's City Hall to launch a new e-brochure showcasing apprenticeship opportunities in London. Over 50,000 London residents are currently employed as apprentices, and 90% of those who complete their courses continue in employment or education. The goal is to encourage more employers to hire apprentices to help achieve the Mayor's ambition of creating 250,000 new apprenticeships in London by 2016. The e-brochure and related videos showcase examples of employers and apprenticeships.
The document summarizes updates from various AoC London Region meetings and events:
1) The main items discussed at the recent Regional Committee meeting were updates from funding agencies, a partnership proposal between AoC and a skills observatory, and engaging governors in meetings.
2) At the Vice Principals' Curriculum and Quality Network meeting, attendees received policy and funding updates and were asked to revitalize the region's approach to skills competitions.
3) Hackney Community College performing arts students were selected to perform at the Olympic Opening Ceremony in front of an estimated audience of 3.5 billion people.
This bulletin from AoC London Region provides updates from several recent meetings and events:
- Feedback from a Heads of Student Services meeting where the new funding arrangements were discussed.
- Information on responding to a consultation on education and training for 16-19 year olds.
- Upcoming workshops on youth violence and a funding meeting for sixth form colleges.
- Details on nominating representatives for the AoC London Regional Committee election and opportunities for students to showcase talents in China or participate in internships and creative media programs.
The bulletin provides updates on upcoming events organized by AoC London including network meetings on funding issues, marketing, and student services. It also summarizes recent events on skills and employment in London and the vision for the city in 2020. Calls are made to get involved in Adult Learners' Week and a list of recent and upcoming meetings is provided along with contact information.
The document is an AoC London Region Members' Bulletin that provides updates on various events, meetings, policy documents, and other news relevant to members. Key information includes: feedback from an AoC/AELP event on skills provision for the unemployed; details on an LSIS regional conversation; and the redesign of the London Colleges website to help potential students find information more easily. It also provides updates on various college activities, meetings, and upcoming events and deadlines.
The bulletin announces that the dates for a mayoral candidate hustings event on skills have been postponed to either February 28th or March 2nd due to candidate availability. It also shares that a London Colleges Manifesto outlining priorities will be launched at the event after being printed next week. Additionally, it provides information on upcoming seminars from NIACE to develop frameworks on community engagement for colleges and invites nominations for participants.
Welcome plenary - Helen Lazarus, Michael Heanue and Catherine KnivettJisc
Led by your host Helen Lazarus, head of Jisc London, the opening session will set the scene for the day and will include a strategic update, and the latest news from Jisc.
With contributions from Michael Heanue and Catherine Knivett, principal policy officers, Greater London Authority.
Jisc Connect more in London, 28 June 2016
The document provides information from the AoC London Region Members' Bulletin dated 14 October 2011. It discusses the following key points:
1) London Chairs and Principals heard a policy update from the AoC Chief Executive and a presentation on international work at a regional forum. They also provided feedback on a draft London Colleges manifesto for the upcoming mayoral election.
2) The Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency will meet with key London stakeholders to discuss issues, and the AoC London Regional Director will raise any points members want addressed.
3) WorldSkills London 2011 was a success with many medals won and records broken. London Colleges contributed through competitions, exhibitions
This bulletin from the Association of Colleges London Region provides updates on several initiatives and events. It summarizes the completion of a checklist for colleges on dealing with serious youth violence. It also announces an upcoming event on apprenticeships in London and the selection of two fashion students from Havering College as finalists in a national tailoring competition. The bulletin concludes with a list of future meetings and a calendar of events for colleges.
The bulletin welcomes colleagues back after the summer and Olympics. It encourages sharing stories about colleges' contributions to the Games. Upcoming events are listed, including governance masterclasses, a roadshow on 16-19 study programmes, and the annual AoC conference. Colleges are asked to nominate students for the student of the year award and participate in the student photography competition. Recent and future meetings of the AoC London region are outlined.
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The bulletin provides updates from AoC London including:
1) A reception was held for London MPs and Principals where the Secretary of State for Business spoke positively about London colleges' contributions.
2) AoC London is working with London Councils on a collaborative approach to implementing new policies around high needs students.
3) Two LSIS funding applications from AoC London were successful, including one on learner progression.
4) Upcoming AoC London events and networking opportunities are announced.
The External Relations team at AIESEC UCL-SOAS has had great success in recent years, including awards and generating a record number of exchanges. They were the top local committee in the UK in 2009-2010. The team aims to continue this success by strengthening university partnerships, hosting successful events, making exchanges more accessible, and improving their corporate network with guidance from alumni. Their goal is to produce one in four UK exchanges and be six times larger than other London committees.
VTCT is a specialist awarding organization that has offered world-class vocational qualifications in the UK service sector since 1962, including in areas like hairdressing, beauty therapy, complementary therapies, sports and active leisure, hospitality and catering, business, and more. VTCT qualifications are regulated across the UK and awarded by over 800 approved training centers and colleges internationally. VTCT takes a specialist approach, providing a comprehensive range of qualifications in each subject area along with customer service, training, and online resources to support learners.
This document provides information about the AoC Beacon Awards for 2014/2015, which recognize excellence in further education. It outlines 14 award categories sponsored by various organizations and the criteria for applications. Colleges are invited to apply for awards between July and October 2014 by submitting information about initiatives that promote exemplary teaching and learning. Winning colleges will be announced in November 2014 and receive monetary grants to further develop their initiatives.
This document is an application form for the Beacon Awards, which recognizes initiatives at colleges that promote exemplary teaching and learning. The form requests information about the applicant, their college, the award for which they are applying, and the initiative being submitted. It specifies that the application must be no more than 3,000 words and address criteria including the initiative's aims, how it meets the sponsor's criteria, management, outcomes for learners, and benefits for other colleges. Applicants must submit one copy of Part 1 and five copies each of Parts 2 and 3, including supporting evidence, by July 2nd.
This document is a prospectus for the 2014/2015 AoC Beacon Awards. It outlines 14 award categories that recognize excellence in teaching, learning, leadership, partnerships, and innovation in further education. Winning colleges receive monetary grants between £3,000-£5,000 to continue developing their initiatives. The awards aim to promote sharing of best practices across the further education sector.
The AoC Beacon Awards Programme recognises and promotes collaboration between further education colleges, businesses, and other organizations. The awards highlight innovative teaching practices, support for learners, commitment to diversity, and other contributions colleges make. Winning colleges receive development grants of £3,000-£5,000 to advance their initiatives and share exemplary practices with the sector. A steering group provides guidance for administering the awards program.
OCR is a not-for-profit organization focused on enhancing education through assessment that has supported the AoC Beacon Awards for 21 years. As a leading UK awarding body, OCR engages over 4 million learners in over 8,000 centers to help them achieve their full potential and is one of the top three providers of vocational qualifications. OCR provides an extensive portfolio of skills qualifications beyond A Levels and GCSEs, including apprenticeships, to promote progression and employability through collaboration with industry and education partners.
The National Association for Managers of Student Services (NAMSS) is a membership organization established in 1987 that represents managers of student services in post-16 education. NAMSS has over 320 college members and 700 individual members across England, Scotland, Wales, and North Ireland. NAMSS works with government departments and other stakeholders to represent its members and champion learners. NAMSS holds an annual conference and other events to provide professional development for its members. The NAMSS Award for Student Support recognizes colleges that demonstrate successful and innovative student support through effective leadership, a range of support services, learner engagement, and partnership working.
AoC Beacon Awards 2014-15 - Microlink, AoC Charitable Trust and Achievement f...Association of Colleges
Microlink is Europe's largest supplier of Assistive Technology and Inclusivity solutions, supporting over 180,000 students and numerous FTSE 100 companies over 20 years. Their education services provide teachers resources to create inclusive classrooms allowing students with different learning styles to develop skills and employability. Microlink sponsors the AoC Beacon Awards to recognize exemplary work by colleges in delivering inclusive learning and supporting progression to employment or higher education.
AoC Beacon Awards 2014-15 - Learning Consortium Award for Improvement in Teac...Association of Colleges
The Learning Consortium Award for Improvement in Teaching and Learning through Peer Coaching recognizes colleges that have effectively used peer coaching to significantly impact learners and learning. Assessors will look for evidence that peer coaching has created a focus on learning outcomes and innovative teaching approaches. Successful applications will demonstrate organizational commitment to developing teaching skills through peer coaching, changes to teaching practice that have enhanced the learning experience and led to quantifiable improvements in learner achievement and satisfaction.
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JLT Employee Benefits has been providing healthcare solutions to the education sector since 1981, starting with medical plans for universities and colleges. Their knowledge of the sector's needs combined with products and solutions has grown their reputation. Their healthcare solutions are now integral parts of employee benefits, with most universities and colleges adopting their medical plans. These services go beyond private healthcare to include all aspects of occupational health and employee benefits.
The document provides guidance on applying for the AoC Beacon Awards, which recognize exemplary teaching and learning initiatives. It outlines the application requirements, including that submissions must address specific criteria like benefiting students, promoting equality, and being sustainable. It also provides tips on structuring the application, directions for submitting materials, and answers frequently asked questions. Feedback from previous years emphasizes strengths like partnerships and support for activities, as well as areas for improvement such as providing evidence of innovative practices and learner outcomes.
AoC Beacon Awards 2014-15 - Jisc Award for the Effective Use of Technology in FEAssociation of Colleges
Jisc is an organization in the UK that provides digital resources and services to post-16 education and research institutions. It aims to advance the use of digital technologies in these sectors through shared services, content procurement, and expertise. Jisc offers a range of digital content like journals, books, and films through bulk purchasing. It also provides hands-on local support to help institutions operate more efficiently and enable independent learning. Jisc runs the fastest and most efficient academic network in the UK, Janet, which saves members over 25% compared to commercial alternatives.
The document provides guidance on applying for the AoC Beacon Awards, which recognize exemplary teaching and learning initiatives. It outlines the application process and criteria, stating that applications should be submitted in three parts: Part 1 includes college contact details, Part 2 summarizes how the initiative meets criteria in 50-150 words, and Part 3 describes the initiative in no more than 3,000 words, addressing topics like aims, outcomes, and benefits. It emphasizes including evidence from beneficiaries and anonymizing college identities to qualify for consideration.
AoC Beacon Awards 2014-15 - Education and Training Foundation Award for Trans...Association of Colleges
This document provides information about the Education and Training Foundation Award for Transformational Leadership by Governing Bodies. The award recognizes colleges that can demonstrate successful governance through initiatives that improve educational performance, accountability through employer engagement, self-critical governance reviews, or innovative governance processes. Colleges must provide evidence of sustained excellence, strategic partnerships, exemplary teaching and learning, and leadership that promotes diversity.
AoC Beacon Awards 2014-15 - edge award for practical teaching and practical l...Association of Colleges
Edge is an independent education foundation dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning in the UK. It launched the Six Steps to Change Manifesto proposing steps to improve practical and vocational education, such as ensuring all young people learn skills for life/work and allowing students to choose educational pathways matching their aspirations. Edge sponsors the AoC Beacon Award for Practical Teaching and Practical Learning to recognize excellent practical teaching and learning in colleges.
This document outlines the calendar for the 2014-2015 Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards, which recognizes excellence in further education colleges. It details the distribution and application deadlines in April and July 2014, followed by a three-stage assessment process from July to October 2014. The winning colleges were then announced in November 2014 at the AoC Annual Conference and recognized at local ceremonies from January to April 2015 before delivering breakout sessions at the November 2015 AoC Annual Conference.
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The Association of Colleges Award for College Engagement with Employers recognizes colleges that deliver responsive skills training to meet employer needs. To win the award, colleges must demonstrate a long-term partnership with employers through curriculum and programs that develop workforce skills. Assessors will look for evidence of a whole-college approach to engaging employers through strategic planning, responsiveness to local economic priorities, collaboration with other organizations, successful delivery of employer engagement programs, and flexible learning methods.
The document outlines the process for assessing applications to the AoC Beacon Awards. It describes that specialist assessors coordinated by the AoC Beacon Awards Director will be responsible for assessing applications. Normally two assessors will review new awards, while established awards can be reviewed by one assessor or an assessor paired with a trainee. The assessment process has three stages - shortlisting applications, visiting shortlisted colleges, and a final decision. Winning colleges are invited to nominate team members to become trained assessors.
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AQA is the largest provider of academic qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It provides GCSEs and A-levels for around half of students and its qualifications are recognized internationally in 30 countries. AQA was founded by five universities over a century ago and today employs over 1,200 people who work with teachers and experts to set and mark exams. AQA is a charity that reinvests its profits into education through research and raising standards in assessment worldwide.
This document is an application form for the Beacon Awards. It requests information such as the applicant's name and contact details, the name and contact details of the college, the title and description of the initiative being applied for, and a confirmation that the application meets the word count and criteria requirements. The applicant and college principal must both sign the form to confirm the details and eligibility of the submission. The completed application is to be submitted by July 2nd along with four copies of supporting documents.
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This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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AoC London Region Members’ Bulletin – 14 January 2011
Regional provider briefing – 7 January
Regional Provider briefings by SFA/YPLA took place on 7 January and AoC London Region
had a London focused event afterwards. Presentations from the sessions and notes of the
question and answer session are attached to this bulletin.
Principals’ forum – 18 January
The Principals’ Forum on 18 January has been organised to continue discussions from the
regional provider briefing on 7 January regarding funding and allocations and will explore a
proposition for London Colleges to take a lead in ensuring provision meets the needs of
London’s learners and employers.
Julian Gravatt, Assistant Chief Executive & Director of Research & Development, AoC will
provide a funding update. There will be a presentation from the Responsive College Unit
(RCU) about the joint AoC/RCU MiDES project that is looking to provide Colleges with a
responsive data service.
AoC London Regional Forum Wednesday 9 March 2011
Principals, Chairs, Governors and Clerks, you are invited to put the next Regional Forum on
9 March in your diaries. This will be at a Central London College from 5.30pm-8pm and will
include a special session to discuss the Code of Governance. Further details will be
circulated in due course but in the meantime if you have any enquiries please do not hesitate
to contact our office.
LSIS update
LSIS held a regional conversation on 5 January chaired by outgoing Chief Executive, David
Collins, and involving LSIS Council members and regional stakeholders. Sue Rimmer
(South Thames College), Paul Wakeling (Havering SFC) and Kate Anderson attended for
London Colleges. The meeting discussed how LSIS funding and support for Colleges and
providers should be focused in future and the possibility of a limited regional pot of money
(£250K) was floated. The key message from the meeting was the need for LSIS support to be
underpinned by impact and sustainability to support capacity building and self-
improvement. It is intended that these regional conversations are held once a term.
Feedback from Job Centre Plus meeting
Ian Ashman and Kate Anderson had a very positive meeting with Patrick Hughes, Director
of JobCentre Plus in London, and two of his colleagues on 5 January. Chris Wright of SFA
was also present. The meeting was arranged to explore how JCP could strengthen their
links with Colleges at regional and local levels. The issue of the changes to eligibility for fee
remission for claimants of inactive benefits was discussed. Patrick outlined the timescale for
transferring IB claimants, of whom there are around 250,000 in London, to ESA. In
subsequent correspondence with Chris Wright and at the provider briefing/funding
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sessions held on 7 January, Ian pressed SFA for transitional protection for IB claimants until
they are seen and made the case for LDD students and for lone parents. Chris has
confirmed that further work is being undertaken nationally to look at the position. Patrick
also urged Colleges to work with the winners of Work Programme contracts once those are
known which should be by the end of March.
Martin Doel has also written to the Secretary of State on the issue of inactive benefit
claimants and Vince Cable’s response is attached. AoC nationally will continue to press
Ministers and officials on the modelling and on the specific cases on lone parents, ESOL for
dependants, etc. Martin is meeting John Hayes and Chris Grayling (DWP Minister) on 25
January.
ESOL- changes in funding proposed by the Government.
In its Skills Strategy the Government proposed that only ESOL students on Job Seekers
Allowance and Employment Support Allowance will be eligible for fee concessions/free
tuition. Potential ESOL students on other benefits will be required to pay fees and take loans
to support their education. In addition, ESOL will be removed from its classification as a
basic skill.
At a recent AoC meeting of Colleges to discuss ESOL, at which the majority of attendees
were London Colleges, it was agreed to circulate this survey through which we hope to
establish the impact of the policy on student numbers, on communities and on employment
prospects. The survey results will be used to support our lobbying of Government and
Parliament about the potential effect of these changes. You will appreciate how important it
is to have statistical information to back our claim that the Government's policies will have
consequences beyond those which Government already anticipate.
We do appreciate that completing the survey will probably require you to ask questions of
students but is very important, for obvious reasons, that we know which benefits students in
your College claim.
We are sending this to Principals and contacts that have shown an interest in the ESOL
issue. However we would encourage you to forward it to your ESOL coordinator.
The survey is due to be returned by 28 January.
Click here to view the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ESOLsurveyJan2011
By the way, for colleagues who have joined a London College since 2008, you may be
interested to know that AoCLR published a report in 2008 about ESOL entitled ‘a common
language: making English work for London’. You may access the report via the AoCLR
webpage.
WorldSkills Update
The countdown on getting involved in all the activities that surround WorldSkills London
2011 has begun in earnest. The application pack to become a showcase organisation at the
WorldSkills London 2011 event in October is also available online from 17 January on the
website at worldskillslondon2011.com/education. Showcasing offers the opportunity to any
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provider to develop and deliver an innovative skills performance event in and around the
Competition from 5-8 October. Showcasing is open to single organisations and partnerships;
the size of the organisation does not matter and applications will be judged on originality,
creativity and ability to deliver. Involvement in the main Competition is not a pre-requisite
and participants can be young people or adults demonstrating and performing skills beyond
the competition areas. For more information on this and all the other ways to get involved,
including participating in the performances at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, go to
the website.
UK Skills is engaged in a series of initiatives and activities to increase the range and
diversity of competitions, competitors, Squad and Team UK. These include the Pilot
Schools-College programme (Lewisham and Hackney Community College are
participating), and WorldSkills UK information sessions. For further information, email
parisa.shirazi@ukskills.org.uk.
If you have construction trainees or apprentices, why not register for the SkillBuild
competition? Information on this is available on the WorldSkills site under the built-
environment section in competitions. The closing date is 28 January 2011.
London Skills and Employment Observatory
The London Skills and Employment Observatory initiative is a one-stop shop for
information and analysis on London’s labour market – drawing together all the latest
sources of data, research and projections on employment and skills for Greater London.
Innovative and cutting edge, The Observatory project aims to build a shared understanding
of the current nature of the London labour market and engages with the capital’s key
agencies to project future trends and influence future policy on skills and employment
issues. In recent months, The Observatory website has introduced essential areas on the
Work Programme and sectors in London and in 2011 it will launch a new section on young
people research and publish the first of its accessible and relevant Quarterly Labour Market
Reviews. Visit their website to find out more.
City Year London
City Year London offer young people:
Experience in working with children
Leadership training
Access to a range of cross-industry professionals
Travel and expenses
Citizen Service Award
Do you teach or advise young people aged 16-19 who are considering their next steps after
school or college?
Join City Year London at their free Breakfast Information session on Tuesday 25 January,
8.30am-10.30am. If you would like to attend please RSVP by Thursday 20 January to reserve
your place: 0207 014 2680 or Londonrecruitment@cityyear.org.uk.
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Victoria University, Kampala
The Association of Colleges have been contacted by Edulink to help facilitate possible
academic collaboration between Victoria University Kampala, Uganda and UK Colleges.
VUK are looking for partners to help deliver programmes to East African students in the
following areas:
Laboratory Technician
Emergency First Response
Hospitality Management and Tourism
Accounting and finance courses
Procurement
Project Management
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Edulink will be hosting a meeting on Monday, 7 February in the afternoon (time to TBC) for
Colleges who would like to learn more about the possibility, at the Institute of Directors in
London.
Please let John Mountford john_mountford@aoc.co.uk know if you'd like to attend.
Student Success Story of the Fortnight
Triumph for Uxbridge College Public Speakers
Students from Uxbridge College have triumphed
again in a public speaking competition run by
the charity Rotary. In heats for the national
Rotary Youth Speaks competition, the team from
the college in North West London triumphed in
the Senior section with their presentation 'Guns
don't kill people, Rappers Do'. The next round
takes place early in 2011.
Uxbridge College's team members were Ismaila Ngum, Sabyha Khan and Parnieshka
Ramsamy. Ismaila and Sabyha also took part in the competition for the College last year, in
a team which reached the regional finals.
Laraine Smith OBE, Principal of Uxbridge College, said: "This is great news for Uxbridge
College and I am always pleased to see our students building on previous successes. I'm
impressed with the way they've taken a controversial topic and treated it in a thought-
provoking and engaging way, revealing the many ways we might view the subject by using
a skillful line of inquiry, as well as a great sense of humour. If the competition is anything
like the last year's, they are up against tough competition - but I have every reason to believe
they will make worthy opponents."
David Thorpe, President of The Rotary Club of Elthorne-Hillingdon, said: "The team from
Uxbridge College chose an intriguing subject and gave a polished performance against their
opponents, who also did well. Ismaila was very fluent and held the audience's attention and
he was well supported by his team. We were delighted to see Uxbridge College back in the
competition again, and look forward to supporting them along with St Helen's, who were
the winners in the intermediate section."
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The competition heats were run by the combined Rotary Clubs of Hillingdon (Elthorne-
Hillingdon, Pinner, Ruislip-Northwood & Uxbridge) at Swakeleys School in Hillingdon.
Trophies were presented by the Deputy Mayor of Hillingdon Councillor Mary O'Connor.
20th Adult Learners’ Week Awards
Nominations for adult learning awards are due to close at 5pm Friday 28 January 2011. This
means you only have a few weeks left in which to get your nominations in for individual
learners or projects.
Nominating not only recognises the outstanding work done by individual learners and
projects, but also showcases the work of your organisation, and helps NIACE demonstrate
to government the enormous value of adult learning in terms of individuals, families and
communities.
Anyone in your organisation can nominate any individual or project completing some
learning between January 2010 and January 2011. “Learning” does not have to be accredited
or formal.
Guidance notes available on http://www.alw.org.uk/learning-awards/individuals/how-
to-nominate) for any questions you have about eligibility. Forms can be found on:
http://www.alw.org.uk/learning-awards/individuals/how-to-nominate. Nominations can
be submitted online, as pdf or word document or as a hard copy.
Enterprise in FE survey
The Association of Colleges, with 157 Group and SSAT have commissioned Enterprise UK,
the national campaign for entrepreneurship, to conduct research aimed at establishing a
clearer picture of enterprise and entrepreneurship in Colleges. This will consist in the first
instance of a large-scale survey of all Colleges in England. This will be followed by in-depth
observational work at a small number of Colleges. The final report will be published in
March 2011.
The survey will take no longer than 20-25 minutes to complete. We really believe that
establishing a clear picture is important to support improvement and understanding across
the sector. This takes place in the context of significant government interest in creating a
culture of enterprise within Colleges – clearly spurred on by reduced availability of public
funds but also by the need to better support entrepreneurs and the self-employed.
The research will gather examples of effective practice and establish how AoC and 157 can
best support the sector in delivering its offer to learners and communities.
We recognise that your time is limited, but we will share a full research report to all those
who take part. This should help you understand your provision in relation to the sector and
identify potential areas for improvement.
The survey is located here: http://surveys.enterpriseuk.org/enterprise-
FE1/aoc_survey6.htm
The deadline for the survey is 6pm – Monday 31 January 2010.
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If you would like to know more about the project, please contact Teresa Frith (Skills Policy
Manager) at AoC (teresa_frith@aoc.co.uk).
Recent meetings
Date Event/Meeting Attendees Outcome-Follow-up
05 Jan LSIS Regional KA The meeting aimed to provide council
Council Strategic members with an opportunity to consult
Meeting with their constituents in the region.
05 Jan Patrick Hughes, Job KA, Ian Meeting to consider how Job Centre Plus
Centre Plus Ashman can work with London Colleges.
07 Jan SFA Investment KA Opportunity to consider how the SFA
Strategy and intends to work with Colleges and
YPLA 16-19 Funding training providers to implement the Skills
Statement for Sustainable Growth. Also an
Regional Provider opportunity to focus on the main funding
Meeting changes and how YPLA will implement
the Funding Statement covering 16-19
education and training alongside new
Statutory Guidance.
07 Jan Opportunity for KA, JS, RB This proved to be a successful and timely
London Colleges to event and allowed Principals to question
discuss Regional officials after the sessions. The notes and
Provider briefings presentation are attached to this bulletin.
12 Jan Vicky Davies, KA,JS Meeting to discuss how they can help
London Skills Colleges provide for the labour market
Observatory
12 Jan Dianna Neal and K, JS Meeting to discuss the impact of the new
Nicola Lowis from skills policy landscape. Key issues
London Councils include:
Access to learning for
disadvantaged groups
ESOL funding
Enterprise & entrepreneurship
Implication for informal adult and
community leaning
12 Jan Eric Mtungwazi, KA, Ian Meeting with Eric Mtungwazi from City
City Year London Ashman Year London, a charity providing
volunteering opportunities for people
aged 18-25yrs. The discussion considered
how the charity can work with London
Colleges and further information is
provided in this bulletin.
13 Jan London KA London management for World Skills
Management Group 2011 meeting
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13 Jan Nadine Collins, KA One to one with Nadine Collins from
LDA LDA
13 Jan Heather Nevin, KA One to one with Heather Nevin from
Eversheds Eversheds
14 Jan Philippa Langton, KA Regular one to one
LDA
Future meetings
Date Event/Meeting Attendees Agenda
18 Jan Strategic Group for KA The agenda covers:
Sport meeting
National developments and Government
funding:
FESCo / School Sport Partnership
funding
Inclusive School Games
People Places Play
Sport in the FE sector developments:
BCS Governance Review
Affiliation proposals
Links between AoC Portfolio
Group, BCS Board and Regional
Groups
Issues in London Colleges
18 Jan AoCLR Principals’ KA, JS, RB & This meeting has been organised to
Forum London continue discussions from the regional
Principals provider briefing on 7 January regarding
funding and allocations. Julian Gravatt,
Assistant Chief Executive & Director of
Research & Development, AoC and
Stephen Evans, Director of Skill and
Employment, London Development
Agency are both presenting.
20 Jan 14-19 Education in JS Areas of discussion include:
Colleges: What does
the future hold? The Education White Paper
The Review of 14-19 Vocational
Education
Diplomas - how will they survive?
A levels - what lies ahead?
Foundation Learning - making
this work for the most vulnerable
learners
25 Jan Mike Pettifer, YPLA KA, Mike Regular meeting
and Chris Wright, Pettifer &
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25 Jan Philippa Langton , KA Regular one to one
SFA
27 Jan Stephen Evans, LDA KA Regular one to one
27 Jan Geoff Pine and Gary KA First meeting with Gary Chin, new
Chin Principal of Greenwich Community
College.
Events and Dates for the Diary
AoCLR Principals’ Forum, Tuesday 18 January from 4.30-6pm. Palestra, London.
Please contact the AoCLR office for more information.
Are you QCF Ready? A Guidance and Information Conference for Colleges,
Wednesday 19 January 2011. Woburn House Conference Centre, London. Details
can be found at: https://www.aoccreateevents.co.uk/qcf2011
14-19 Education in Colleges, What does the future hold? Thursday 20 January 2011
Prospero House. The first in a series of AoC 14-19 events for Colleges. Learn the full
impact of what the Education White Paper and the Wolf Review will mean for the
young people who currently attend College. For further information, to book online
or for sponsorship/exhibition opportunities, please visit:
www.aoccreateevents.co.uk/14-19education2010
Countdown to the Games: The definitive conference about London 2012 for Further
and Higher Education. Podium Conference and Exhibition, Tuesday 8 February
2011, ExCel Centre, London. For more information visit:
www.podium.ac.uk/conferences
Improving Public Information in FE Event: Tuesday 1 March, Westminster Kingsway
College, Vincent Square Campus, London. For more information click here.
Exploring the Role of Training Providers and Employers in Local Enterprise
Partnerships and Skills: Tuesday 1 March, Westminster Kingsway College, Vincent
Square Campus, London. Details can be found at
www.aoccreateevents.co.uk/lep2011
AoC College Pensions Conference: Tuesday 15 March at the CBI Centre, London.
Details and registration can be found at: www.aoccreateevents.co.uk/pensions2011.
AoC 14-19 Delivery Structures Conference: Thursday 24 March at etc.venues
Paddington, London. Details can be found at: www.aoccreateevents.co.uk/14-
19/2011
9. 14 AoC London Region Members’ Bulletin, Issue 86
January
2011
Policy and other documents
The Intelligence e-Group Despatch
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GLA news
Mayor gives go-ahead to Battersea Power Station redevelopment
Met outlines where axe could fall to meet budget cuts
On your marks, get set for 2011!
What will the Mayor’s budget plans mean for Londoners?
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