During 2012-2013 one of our main methods of delivery will be to work with national organisations in areas of common interest. We have reorganised our activities and are developing our portfolio through the development of partnerships with leading bodies and groups of institutions. Examples of these partnership activities are given below and will be built upon over the course of the year:
| Area for development |
Lead partner |
| The development of management qualifications for the sector |
Association of Colleges and Association of Learning Providers |
| The improvement of teaching and learning |
Institute for Learning |
| The enhancement of learning support |
Natspec |
| The development of better employment engagement strategies |
157 Group and Association of Learning Providers |
| Improving peer review |
Landex |
| Supporting skills for life |
NIACE |
| Developing the adult curriculum |
HOLEX |
| Supporting HE in FE |
Mixed Economy Group |
| Improving pastoral care for learners |
The Tertiary Colleges Group |
| Performance management of sixth form colleges by local authorities |
Sixth Form Colleges’ Forum |