Coaching’s popularity increases in FE
Published:
19 April 2012 According to a new survey, coaching is seen as the most positive way of supporting change to improve a college’s performance.
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Plaque commemorates LSIS voluntary work
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18 April 2012 The redevelopment of a Coventry community centre’s play area has been marked with a plaque presentation.
Volunteers from Coventry-based Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) refurbished the rundown play area at Stoke Heath Community Centre, Burroughs Close, Liberty Park as part of a community project. In recognition of their work a plaque was presented to the centre’s manager at a ceremony held on Friday 13 April.
Volunteers from Coventry-based Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) refurbished the rundown play area at Stoke Heath Community Centre, Burroughs Close, Liberty Park as part of a community project. In recognition of their work a plaque was presented to the centre’s manager at a ceremony held on Friday 13 April.
LSIS acknowledges award-winning colleges
Published:
11 April 2012Two colleges have been celebrating after winning AoC Beacon Awards.
South Birmingham College and Preston College both won awards that were sponsored by The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS).
Research released into careers guidance
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10 April 2012A new report into the role of Career Learning, Information Advice and Guidance (CLIAG) in the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector has been released.
Leading the Learner Voice Awards enters its fifth year
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4 April 2012Learners, practitioners, managers and organisations are being reminded to enter the Leading the Learner Voice Awards 2012.
Governors advised about change at conference
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2 April 2012 Governors have been told that despite the changes taking place across the Further Education and Skills sector they should not change their governance - unless it is justified.
Top Scottish Youth Workers announced
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22 March 2012The winner of Scottish Youth Work Manager of the Year has been announced. The category, which was sponsored by LSIS, was part of YouthLink Scotland’s National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2012
Gary Maguire, of Glasgow Life, was named the winner at the awards ceremony that was held on Thursday 15 March. The awards recognise outstanding service, contribution and performance by managers, youth workers, peer educators, teams and individuals working within the youth work sector across Scotland.
Technology conference
Published:
12 March 2012More than 100 delegates attended the fourth annual Technology for Success Conference.
Participation and contributions confirmed the continued commitment to adoption and adaptation of technology across the sector.
Organised by LSIS, the conference is a national showcase for innovation and inventive practice in the Further Education and Skills sector, with a clear focus on improving the quality of teaching and learning.
Commissioners needed for new independent panel on adult vocational learning
Published:
6 March 2012Further to the recent announcement that Frank McLoughlin CBE, Principal of City and Islington College will chair the independent Commission on adult vocational pedagogy we are pleased to invite applications for Commissioners from across the further education and skills sector and industry to support this important and exciting agenda.
AELP training events
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6 March 2012 AELP is offering two training events in March. On Thursday 22 March in Harlow they are running a training day called Equalities in Practice – Meeting the Needs of the Learners. This event will be of particular interest to providers who have started working with the unemployed for the first time, especially those who are dealing with referrals from Jobcentre Plus, developing new skills and employability programmes, and placing people in work.
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