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Inclusive Learning Conference
Personalisation, Partnership and Progression
| Date: | Thursday 11 October 2007 |
| Venue: | Lakeside Conference Centre, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET |
| Ref: | C14-95/10/07 |
| Fee*: | £220 - Statutory/Private Organisations; £190 -
Voluntary Organisations; £190 - NIACE Members for the first applicant and
£175 - for subsequent Member applicants from the same organisation (includes lunch, tea/coffee) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
[Background & Aims] [Audience] [Programme]
Background
This year’s Inclusive Learning Conference will focus on Personalisation, Partnership and Progression, three topics that are currently the subject of much discussion in terms of policy and practice and disabled learners in the further education system. Interpretations of the concept of 'personalisation' vary significantly, from the drive towards better quality services for 'customers' and potential 'customers', to the person- entered and inclusive practices which are key influences on education and training provision for disabled learners. Personalisation includes a strong focus, the learners’ voice and the wider social value of learning.
June 2007 saw the launch of ‘Progression through Partnership’ – a Joint Strategy between the Department of Work and Pensions, the Department of Health and the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (formerly the Department for Education and Skills) on the role of Further Education and Training in Supporting People with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities to Achieve Fulfilling Lives. This strategy marks a commitment by the three departments to work together on a five year joint “Programme of Change” which will concentrate on: • what further education and training is provided
 | the quality of provision |
| how it is funded. |
The strategy recognises the importance of the joint working between the three government departments being mirrored through the work of service providers. Clear progression pathways in the further education system are essential for learners working at all levels. The development of the National Qualifications and Credit Framework and the Foundation Learning Tier should help to develop an inclusive and coherent framework for provision and validate learners’ achievements.
This conference provides the opportunity for those working in the FE system to discuss policy and key concepts that are influencing education and training provision and work with disabled learners.
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Audience
Staff working on strategy and policy from:
| Government departments |
| Learning and Skills Councils. |
Staff, managers and policy officers from:
| Colleges |
| Adult and community education |
| Work-based learning |
| Health sector |
| Social services |
| Voluntary and Community organisations. |
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Programme
| 10:00 | Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available) |
| 10:30 | Welcome and introduction from
the chair of the day Peter Little OBE, Chair of ‘Through Inclusion to Excellence’ |
| 10:40 | Personalisation – what’s new? Dr Cheryl Turner, Development Officer – Community Learning, NIACE |
| 11:00 | Personalisation and inclusive
learning Peter Mayhew-Smith, Vice Principal, Quality & Curriculum Development, Lewisham College |
| 11:20 | Questions to speakers |
| 11:30 | Tea/coffee break |
| 11:45 | The impact of personalisation
on inclusive practice Group activities |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Government address Progression through partnership: The way forward with the cross-government strategy |
| 14:05 | Progression in practice:
Meeeting Learners' Aspirations Alison Boulton, Chief Executive NATSPEC and Improvement Advisor, QIA |
| 14:25 | Questions to the speakers |
| 14:35 | Progression – the best way
forward Group activities |
| 15:15 | The Foundation Learning Tier
and the implementation of progression pathways Andrew Lambe - Foundation Learning Tier Programme Manager, National Learning and Skills Council |
| 15:40 | Questions to the speaker |
| 15:50 | Closing session – summary of the day |
| 16:00 | Close of conference (tea/coffee available) |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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Also in October 2007
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