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The FE White Paper and the 2006 Budget
The implications for adult learning
| Date | Location | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 31Mar 06 | The Charity Centre, London NW1 2DP | C1349/03/06 |
| Wed 5 Apr 06 | Renaissance House, Leicester | C1350/04/06 |
| Fri 7 Apr 06 | Skills for Business, Sheffield | C1351/04/06 |
| Fee: £80 (includes lunch, tea/coffee) | ||
[Background & Aims] [Audience]
Background & Aims
NIACE will be holding three briefing events to coincide with the publication
of the FE White Paper and the 2006 Budget to analyse and inform delegates of the
implications and impact of the policy and the budget on
adult learning.
The White Paper will form the Government’s response to the Foster Report which is DfES/LSC commissioned review of the future role of further education colleges conducted by Sir Andrew Foster and published last year.
Arrival and Registration is at 10:00am for a 10:30am start. The Seminar will end at 1:00pm
There are 100 places at the London event, 55 places at the Leicester event and 80 places at the Sheffield event, which will be allocated in order of receipt of completed application forms.
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Audience
The seminar will be of interest to staff from the following organisations:
 | Business Support Organisations; |
| Businesses and Employers; |
| CBI Offices; |
| Chambers of Commerce; |
| Community Groups; |
| Education Business Links; |
| Education Consultants; |
| Employment Service; |
| FE Colleges; |
| Government Departments with responsibilities for education, skills and economic development; |
| Higher Education Funding Council; |
| Jobcentre Plus; |
| Learning and Skills Councils; |
| Learning Partnerships; |
| Local Educational Authorities; |
| nextstep; |
| Organisations supporting equality of opportunity and social inclusion; |
| Probation Service; |
| Professional associations; |
| QCA and Awarding Bodies; |
| Regional Development Agencies; |
| School Sixth Forms; |
| Sector Skills Councils; |
| Small Business Service; |
| Trade Unions; |
| Training Organisations; |
| Training Providers; |
| Ufi/Learndirect; |
| Universities; |
| Voluntary Groups; |
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