Humberside Learning Consortium (HLC)
Our aim is to encourage and support learning in the Humber sub-region by making it easier to access and provide learning opportunities.
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Humberside Learning Consortium
The Big Lottery Fund has launched the second round of its Basis grant stream, which is aimed at supporting third sector infrastructure. [96/160508]
According to the Charity Finance IT Survey 2008, Voluntary Sector IT budgets are increasing. [95/150508]
A FREE NIACE seminar for Adult Learning Practitioners, Managers and Learners [91/140508]
Companies in the UK have spent an all time high of £38.6 billion on training. [85/150508]
AbilityNet [65/100508]
a partnership project which aims to encourage employers across the Humber sub region to consider providing employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and learning
difficulties [60/120508]
Open day - Saturday 24 May 2008 [30/220508]
Observation of Teaching and Learning - What every teacher should know
Humberside Learning Consortium
6th June 2008 at 1pm (venue to be arranged)
Who should attend?
Teachers, trainers and assessors who are likely to be observed as part of internal QA processes or Ofsted Inspections
This programme is designed to inform teachers and trainers about the process and outcomes of being observed either by inspectors or internal observers.
Find out
- How to prepare for observation
- How teaching and learning is assessed
- How grades are arrived at
- What to expect from feedback
- What should happen next
- When an inadequate grade is not the fault of the teacher
- How OTLs should be reflected in the SAR
- How OTLs are conducted during inspection
- How dual observations work
- How OTLs demonstrate a provider's capacity to improve
The programme is delivered by Helen Groves - CEO of Humberside Learning Consortium and a very experienced observer of teaching and learning. Helen was Vice Principal and Director of T&L at a Beacon college and a part-time inspector with ALI and Ofsted for many years. She has experience of inspecting colleges, prisons, work-based learning providers and Job Centre Plus.
HLC delivery providers - Free
Other providers - £20 per delegate
To reserve your place please complete the attached booking form and return it to Diane Pattrick, Humberside Learning Consortium, Goodwin Centre, Icehouse Road, Hull HU3 2HQ or via email pattrickd@hlc-vol.org
Please download the booking form below.
OTL Booking Form
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Big Lottery Fund launches grants round
The Big Lottery Fund has launched the second round of its Basis grant stream, which is aimed at supporting third sector infrastructure. [96/160508]
The lottery distributor says £50m is available to 'fill the gaps' after the heavily over-subscribed first round of funding, in which £101m was awarded to 206 projects.
'This second round of Basis is taking a much more targeted approach to ensure funding is used specifically to meet identified needs with third sector infrastructure support,' said Sanjay Dighe, chair of the fund's England Committee.
In contrast to the first round of funding, the fund will solicit applications from named organisations. It has asked for an application from the NCVO, Navca and the Public Law Project to improve awareness of the Compact. Other priorities require bidders to form partnerships and, in some cases, specify which organisations can apply.
The fund's regional staff will hold a series of stakeholder events to fully brief interested organisations on the opportunities. The deadline for applications is 27 August.
By Mathew Little, Third Sector Online, 9 May 2008
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More charities are recognising the importance of IT at strategic level.
According to the Charity Finance IT Survey 2008, Voluntary Sector IT budgets are increasing. [95/150508]
Some 36 per cent of respondents to this year's study said their IT budget will be greater over the coming 12 months. This compares with 31 per cent in last year's survey.
Furthermore, 21 per cent said their IT budget was more than £100,000, up from 18 per cent in 2007.
Eleven per cent said they would be spending more than £100,000 on new IT projects in the coming year, up from 9 per cent last year, while 38 per cent said they would spend less than £5,000, down from 43 per cent.
At senior management level, 37 per cent have IT representation on their board, up from 34 per cent, while 72 per cent now make reference to IT in their strategic plan, up from two-thirds in 2006 and 70 per cent in 2007.
However, the proportion of chief executives closely involved in IT decision-making fell, and concerns over the level of staff IT training are on the increase.
Complacent about security
Other findings indicate that charities are increasingly offering staff the opportunity to work remotely, but may be getting complacent about security.
'Once again our annual IT survey shows some interesting trends in the sector's IT use,' said Ian Allsop, editor of Charity Finance. 'Charities have in the past been seen to be behind the curve when it comes to IT, but these findings show that those at a senior level in charities are recognising how crucial it can be to the ongoing health of the organisation.'
'Now the challenge is not just implementing the required hardware and software, but ensuring staff on the ground are able to make the most of it.'
Source: Charity Finance.
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The Expert Learner
A FREE NIACE seminar for Adult Learning Practitioners, Managers and Learners [91/140508]
23rd May 2008, Northern College, Barnsley
The course aims to explore methods and approaches that enable adults become more independent learners.
Objectives are:
- To share good practice in support of independent learning
- To inspire new methods and approaches which support independent learners
- To feed back the results of the QIA Stick With It action research project which focussed on learners in literacy, language and numeracy
To apply for a place at this event, please download and complete the form below.Return the completed form to sarah.wright@niace.org.uk
Booking form
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Employer Training Spend Hits Record High
Companies in the UK have spent an all time high of £38.6 billion on training. [85/150508]
This is an increase of 16 per cent on 2005 figures, according to findings from the National Employer Skills Survey 2007 (NESS07), released today by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). This accounts for an increase in real terms of £3.5 billion after inflation.
The research shows that the proportion of vacancies that can't be filled due to a skills shortage has dropped from 25 per cent in 2005, to 21 per cent in 2007 and affects 5 per cent of employers.
Date published: 07/05/2008
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Switched on communities
AbilityNet [65/100508]
Do you provide ICT services to the local community? Do you have learners who find it difficult to use a computer? Operate a mouse, keyboard or struggle to view the screen? Do you have learners with disabilities?
AbilityNet are looking for voluntary and community organisations to join the Switched On Communities project within Yorkshire and Humber. 10x VCOs will each receive a mini kit of adaptive hardware and assistive software worth over £500.00. Up to 2 of your representatives will receive training on using the kit, plus the opportunity to receive further training on specialised subjects such as supporting learners with dyslexia, visual impairments, physical disabilities, etc.
You will receive support from AbilityNet and our Community Partner (Foresight, Grimsby). This includes advice, full assessments for individuals who need more specialised support and access to our equipment loan bank. We aim to increase the capacity of your organisation, your services, your staff and volunteers to better support your local community.
If you would like to join the Switched on Communities project or would like more information, please contact me in the first instance via email or call me on 07939 926361.
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Ways to Work
a partnership project which aims to encourage employers across the Humber sub region to consider providing employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and learning
difficulties [60/120508]
The project will develop links with support organisations, schools and
colleges across the region, to develop new approaches to ensure people
with learning disabilities and learning difficulties are given the
chance to realise their full potential.
We believe that if people are to
live independently (as their disabilities allow) then they should be
given the chance to get a job and earn a wage. We accept that not
everyone will get a paid job but this should not prevent people from
being given a chance to experience what work is all about.
The project will:
- Establish a Humber-wide partners network of support organisations
- Work with employers across the region
- Work with education providers and learners seeking work experience and
work placements
- Develop systems and procedures for employer engagement and learner
progression
- Develop a training programme to support workplace mentors
- Deliver employer briefing sessions
- Create and launch the Ways to Work website
- Produce information including a DVD to support employers
We have already spoken with a number of providers across the Humber
sub-region but are sure that there are many more out there.
If you provide services (supported employment, training, education etc)
to people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties in the
Humber sub-region (or just want to find out more about the project) then
please contact: Martin Lodge
Tel: 01472 255 922
Email martin.lodge@linkage.org.uk
Ways to Work project is funded by the Learning and Skills Council
(LSC) as part of its Pathfinder Programme.
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Bransholme Enterprise
Open day - Saturday 24 May 2008 [30/220508]
The Allotments, Noddle Hill Way, Bransholme (opp Kinloss Garth)
11.00 - 4.00
The event will host a range of activities including, plant sales, raffle, tombola, gardening advice, refreshments and children's activities.
For further details please phone 01482 821467 or visit www.bransholme-enterprises.co.uk
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