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Embedding and Progressing
Policy and Practice
| Date: | Tuesday 26 February 2008 |
| Venue: | Thistle Marble Arch, Bryanston Street, Marble Arch, London W1H 7EH |
| Ref: | C1614/0208 |
| Fee*: | £35 (includes lunch, tea/coffee) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
[Background] [Aims] [Audience] [Programme]
Background
Embedding
Through the Skills for Life strategy, research and development activity has
explored the concepts, design, delivery and effectiveness of embedded approaches
to teaching and learning literacy, language (ESOL) and numeracy.
This has been an incremental process as we have learned more about how to integrate literacy, language and numeracy in vocational programmes at all levels, in workplace learning as well as informal adult learning. A wealth of materials and resources has been produced and seminars and conferences have helped to disseminate the most effective approaches to delivery. Research has reported the positive impact that embedding can have on success rates and learner satisfaction.
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) sees embedding as an important part of the drive to deliver its World Class Skills ambition and is keen to continue to support the momentum in this area of work. Learners need rich learning experiences with the right kind of support so that they can achieve their goals and aspirations.
Progression
Four complementary developments are working to support adult progression
across the full range of adult learning programmes:
 | the foundation learning progression pathways, a framework of unitised qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1, sitting in progression pathways leading to Level 2, employment or Independent Living Embedding and Progressing; |
| Managing Information Across Partners (MIAP) and tools to support progression in learning, to help providers to support and measure learner progression through education and training; |
| the embedding of Skills for Life into other programmes of learning so that the learner can concurrently develop skills in both the main subject and literacy, language and numeracy, ready for onward progression; |
| a new joint objective for DWP and DIUS of sustainable employment and progression which will help low skilled, unemployed individuals back into sustainable employment with the opportunities for progression to better paid, more rewarding work. |
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Aims
This conference aims to draw together and build on recent embedding and progression events in order to:
| Share the latest policy information on embedding and progression. |
| Explore key issues with policy makers, providers and practitioners. |
| Learn from practitioners and providers about creative and imaginative approaches and take ideas back to implement with learners. |
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Audience
The event will be of particular interest to:
| Adult learning providers and practitioners across the public, private and third sector |
| Staff in Learning and Skills Councils, development agencies and policy organisations. |
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Programme
| 09:45 | Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available) |
| 10:20 | Welcome and introduction to the day |
| 10:30 | Keynote address |
| 11:00 | Building on practice – views from the regions of interesting and effective practice and arising challenges relating to Progression |
| 11:20 | Round table discussion on Progression and questions to presenters |
| 11:45 | Workshops 1. Foundation Learning Tier 2. (am) Tracking Progression – Managing Information Across Partners, Unique Learner Number (morning only) (pm) Tracking progression in LSC South East region (afternoon only) 3. Effective practice in Embedding literacy and numeracy in Adult and Community Learning (Creative and Performing Arts) 4. Embedding literacy and numeracy in financial learning 5. Embedding ICT in literacy/numeracy 6. Progression in Family Learning |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Plenary session – Keynote on
Embedding, including vocational preparation and Adult and Community Learning Helen Casey, NRDC |
| 14:05 | Round table discussion on Embedding and questions to presenter |
| 14:30 | Workshops: repeated |
| 15.30 | 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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