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The Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) and learners with learning difficulties
| Date | Location | Ref |
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| 29 May 2008 | The Megacentre, Bernard Road, Sheffield S2 5BQ | C1716S |
| 5 June 2008 | NCVO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL | C1716L |
| 1 July 2008 | BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DR | C1716B |
| Fee:
£75 (includes lunch, tea/coffee) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
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[Background & Aims] [Who would benefit from attending?] [Content] [Objectives] [Outline]
Background
The Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) is the term used to describe qualifications at Entry level and level 1 within the Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF). It is also the term used to describe the programme of work being undertaken by the LSC and the QCA to reform provision below level 2.
The FLT is a welcome initiative that aims to support the millions of people with few or no qualifications below level 2. It is an ambitious project with far reaching implications. It is work in hand and, as such, its central principles are being refined, however the practicalities of its implementation are becoming clearer.
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Who would benefit from attending?
This half-day seminar will benefit operational and strategic managers from across the FE system who are responsible for provision at Level 1 and below which learners with learning difficulties might access. It will benefit those who are interested in keeping abreast of developments in and auditing their readiness for the FLT.
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Seminar Content
The seminar aims to:
 | update participants on developments for learners with learning difficulties in the FLT |
| open up the debate about how the Progression Pathways within the FLT can best support learners with learning difficulties |
| generate ideas and recommendations which will be presented to the FLT Board to assist the shaping of provision below level 2 for learners with learning difficulties |
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Seminar Objectives:
Participants will have the opportunity to:
| be briefed on the current status of FLT developments, including the reasons to be optimistic and the reasons for concern in relation to learners with learning difficulties |
| contribute to the debate and discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the FLT |
| audit their readiness for the FLT |
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Seminar Outline:
Please note: Participants will be asked to prepare for the seminar with some pre-event reading.
| 13:00 | Lunch and registration (tea/coffee available) |
| 13:45 | Welcome and introduction |
| 13:55 | Foundation Learning Tier – an
overview presentation by Viv Berkeley, Development Officer-Learning Difficulties, NIACE |
| 14:10 | Round table discussions Strengths and weaknesses of the FLT |
| 15:15 | Tea/coffee break |
| 15:30 | How ready are you? An audit of readiness for the FLT |
| 16:15 | Messages for the Foundation
Learning Tier Board |
| 16:30 | Close |
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.
Biography: Viv Berkeley, Development Officer – Learning Difficulties, NIACE
Viv Berkeley was appointed in September 2004 as a Development Officer on the Health and Disability Equality Team. Her work takes into account adult learners with learning difficulties and the issues surrounding them.
Prior to working at NIACE, Viv worked with a local authority as an Inclusive Learning Manager managing the Supported Learning provision. She focused on how the service could work collaboratively with other organisations and agencies on using person centred approaches. Viv has trained to be a Person Centred Facilitator using Essential Lifestyle Planning. She has worked in two large FE colleges managing provision and teaching learners with a wide range of abilities, from teenagers to adults. She has been a visiting lecturer at DeMontfort University responsible for the action research module on the Cert Ed/PGCE and has delivered a course for the Faculty of Education, Cambridge University on teaching learners with learning difficulties.
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