Skills for Life Quality Initiative Training
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Background
In March 2001 the Government published Skills for Life, the national strategy for improving adult literacy and numeracy skills, to support teachers and trainers. The Government is committed to providing training for all aspects of the new teaching and learning infrastructure as it is introduced.
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Skills for Life Quality Initiative is an essential aspect of the Government’s commitment to improving the literacy, language and numeracy skills of adults, and meeting the national targets. Planned activities offer the opportunity to both support these objectives and, with the move towards a regional approach, develop regional infrastructures to ensure future quality and sustainability for Skills for Life development activities.
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From 2001 to 2003, national teacher training programmes have taken place, funded by the National Learning and Skills Council and the DfES. Local buy-in training of core curricula courses was launched in Autumn 2003 (funded by the National Learning and Skills Council) and will be offered only until December 2004.
The Skills for Life Quality Initiative 2004-05 represents an extension and consolidation of the work begun last year. The two key aims are to develop further:
 | A professional Skills for Life workforce. |
| A whole organisation approach to Skills for Life. |
The SFLQI 2004-05 project is being undertaken by a Centre for British Teachers (CfBT) led consortium, which comprises of a number of national agencies. The Skills for Life Quality Initiative aims to offer professional development across the regions and acceptance onto these courses will be in line with priorities identified by the Regional and Local Learning and Skills Councils.
Part of NIACE’s role within the consortium is outlined below.
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An Introduction to Skills for Life 2-day pilot courses
Who is the training for?
This training provides a starting point to become more involved in the delivery of Skills for Life.
The course has been developed to meet the needs of:
| Teachers in the post-16 sector who have not yet accessed training in the use of core curricula documents for Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL. |
| Teachers new to the field wishing to gain an overview of the Skills for Life strategy |
What are the training aims and content?
The training aims to:
| Provide an awareness of the Skills for Life Quality Initiative. |
| Introduce practitioners to the tools and products available to assist in assessment, teaching and learning |
| Compile a Personal Action Plan |
The course is delivered over 2 consecutive days.
Training Dates and Locations
| Course code | Location | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| SFEA509 | Cambridge | 8 March 2005 | 9 March 2005 |
| SFSW510 [Full] | Plymouth | 15 March 2005 | 16 March 2005 |
Attendance is free of charge.
How do I apply?
Application forms are available from this website (see link below) or by contacting the NIACE Conferences and Courses team sflqitraining@niace.org.uk or tel 0116 2859661
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Further information and application forms for all courses are available:
| By e-mailing the NIACE Conferences and Courses team mailto:sflqitraining@niace.org.uk |
| By telephoning the NIACE Conferences and Courses team 0116 2859661 |
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Design and deliver briefings for Teacher Trainers on the NEW Adult Pre-Entry Curriculum Framework Level 3 Module
This consists of:
One-day briefings in the nine English regions to a total of 90 teacher trainers (10 Teacher Trainers per course per region) delivered during the week beginning 17 January 2005.
It is expected that following the briefing day the Teacher Trainers would deliver the Level 3 Module “Supporting the pre-entry Level learner in a vocational context” to practitioners working in the field in your region.
Teacher Trainers must:
| Hold a Level 4 teaching qualification. |
| Have at least two years experience in teaching literacy, numeracy and/or ESOL. |
| Have attended the Pre-Entry Curriculum Framework training course. |
| Have some experience of professional development. |
Attendance is free of charge.
Training Schedule
| Region | North West | (Cancelled) |
Yorkshire & Humber | South East |
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| Location | Liverpool | York | Tonbridge | |
| Event Code | PMNW501 | PMYH503 | PMSE504 | |
| Date | 17Jan 2005 | 17 Jan 2005 | 18 Jan 2005 |
| Region | London | East Midlands | West Midlands | South West |
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| Location | Wembley | Leicester | Wolverhampton | Taunton |
| Event Code | PMLO507 | PMEM505 | PMWM506 | PMSW508 |
| Date | 19 Jan 2005 | 20 Jan 2005 | 21 Jan 2005 | 21 Jan 2005 |
Course Outline
| Registration: | 9.00am. |
| Course Start: | 9.30am. |
| Close: | 4.00pm. (approx) |
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The National Context. |
| Overview of Level 3.1. |
| An Introduction to the Module Guide – Its Purpose. |
| Looking at Day 1 of further training roll-out. |
| Looking at Day 2 of further training roll-out. |
| Training Issues. |
Application Form
Application forms are available from this website (see link below) or by contacting the NIACE Conferences and Courses team sflqitraining@niace.org.uk or tel 0116 2859661
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Access for all – guidance on making the adult literacy and numeracy core curricula accessible
These funded training courses, starting in February 2005, are being run as part of the Skills for Life Quality Initiative 2004-5.
Who is the training for?
This training is for existing full and part-time tutors and trainers who teach and support literacy and numeracy from Entry 1 to Level 2 for 2 hours or more per week in a post-16 context.
It is essential to have already completed core curricula training or “An Introduction to Skills for Life” training to be eligible to attend an Access for all course.
What are the training aims and content?
The Access for all document reflects the content of the adult Literacy and Numeracy core curricula elements, and its purpose is to support those teaching or supporting a whole range of learners, including those with disabilities or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, in making the core curricula accessible.
The training aims to provide teachers and trainers with an opportunity to become familiar with the Access for all document in order to maximise support for learners developing their literacy and numeracy skills, in ways appropriate to their individual needs. It considers individual needs, group management and resources in ways that facilitate inclusion and equal opportunities
Each training course will be delivered over 3- linked days to allow essential coursework to be carried out in between each session.
Course Outline
Registration 9.00am
Course start 9.30am
Close (approx) 4.30pm
Day 1: Working with learners
| Background information |
| Becoming familiar with Access for all |
| Using Access for all with learners |
| Reviewing the planning process |
Day 2: meeting everyone’s needs in learning programmes
| Planning teaching and learning programmes |
| Using Access for all to ensure differentiation |
| Working with different learning styles |
| Overcoming possible obstacles to differentiation |
Day 3: Resources to support differentiation
| Additional human resources |
| Alternative activities and resources |
| Local, regional and national support |
| Links with Adult pre-entry curriculum |
Training Dates and Locations
| Course code | Location | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
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| ANEA501 | Luton | 4 March | 9 March | 16 March |
| ANLO505 | London | 28 February | 8 March | 17 March |
| ANYH503 | Leeds | 28 February | 7 March | 14 March |
[Cancelled] |
Attendance is free of charge.
Application forms can be downloaded below or by contacting the NIACE Conferences and Courses team sflqitraining@niace.org.uk or tel: 0116 2859661
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Adult pre-entry Curriculum Framework Training Courses
This training forms part of the Skills for Life Quality Initiative 2004 -5
Who is the training for?
The training is aimed at assisting those full and part-time teachers and trainers who are currently working for 2 hours or more per week whose teaching involves supporting learners at pre-entry level with their communication, literacy and numeracy skills, in a post-16 context.
What are the training aims and content?
The training aims to provide teachers and trainers with an opportuntity to become familiar with the Adult pre-entry curriculum framework in order to maximise support for learners developing their literacy and numeracy skills, in ways appropriate to their individual needs.
Each training course will be delivered over 3- linked days to allow essential coursework to be carried out in between each session.
Course Outline
Registration 9.00am
Course start 9.30am
Close (approx) 4.30pm
Day 1
| Introduction to the programme. |
| Introduction to the framework. |
| Focus on the learners. |
Day 2
| The framework in action. |
| The Learning Journey – the process. |
| Initial assessment. |
| Resources. |
| Individual Learning Plans. |
Day 3
| Assessment and recording materials. |
| Progress in practise using the framework. |
| Taking account of learners’ views. |
| Moving on and making it happen. |
Training Dates and Locations
| Course code | Location | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
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| PNEA501 | Luton | 11 February | 1 March | 14 March |
| PNLO502 [Full] | London | 9 February | 28 February | 14 March |
| PNYH503 | York | 11 February | 28 February | 14 March |
[Cancelled] |
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| PNEA505 | Watford | 21 March | 22 March | 23 March |
Attendance is free of charge.
How do I apply?
Application forms can be downloaded below or by contacting the NIACE
Conferences and Courses team
sflqitraining@niace.org.uk or tel: 0116 2859661
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How do I view a PDF file? |
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