Change for the better - Ofsted Review on provision for disabled learners and proposed changes to CIF

[Background] [Aims] [Audience] [Resources] [Provisional Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions]

Background

On August 23rd Ofsted published the report Progression post-16 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Just over a week later, Ofsted announced the start of a consultation period on proposals for implementing a revised Common Inspection Framework (CIF) for 2012. The proposals in both of these Ofsted publications will impact on the development and quality of provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

The review on which the Progression post-16 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities report is based, focused on learning and skills provision for learners up to the age of 25. Its findings add weight to the plans to improve transition arrangements detailed in the Department for Education SEN and Disability Green Paper, Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability. Whilst Ofsted found some strengths in provision for disabled learners the review also highlights issues that have been of concern to the sector and to NIACE for some time.

The revision to the Common Inspection Framework proposes a number of changes including the removal of the current 'limiting' contributory grade for equality and diversity with arrangements that will:

 "...place greater emphasis on the impact for learners and reduce the focus on policies and procedures."

These policy seminars will consider: 

How should the sector respond to the findings and recommendations in the Ofsted review?

Will the proposed changes to the Common Inspection Framework support the recommendations made in the Ofsted review?&

What needs to be done to ensure that the quality of provision for disabled learners improves, and that the inspection framework recognises and supports the continued development of effective practice for disabled learners?

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Aims

This policy briefing seminar will provide an overview of the findings and recommendations of the Ofsted review on provision for disabled learners and of the proposed changes to the Common Inspection Framework. It will be an opportunity to shape your own organisation's response to both of these important Ofsted documents. A member of the Ofsted review team will talk about the Progression post-16 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities review, its findings and recommendations made to the DfE, BIS, Local authorities and providers.

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Audience

The event will be of particular interest to:

• Senior managers and Lecturers and teaching staff in further and adult education services, workbased learning, independent specialist colleges and voluntary and the community sector;
• Local Authority transition and person-centred planning co-ordinators;
• Connexions and IAG professionals;
• Schools transition staff;
• YPLA and Skills Funding Agency staff with responsibility for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

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Resources

Please find below links to:

NIACE response to Ofsted review 2011

Progression post-16 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

Common Inspection Framework

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Provisional Programme

 Additional morning session for London only - Ref. C3038LO2/1111 (places available)

Afternoon session for:
Leeds - Ref. C3038YH/1111 (places available)
London - Ref. C3038LO/1111 (fully booked)

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration times - please refer to the programme above
• Event fee per person: £99 (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee
• NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees.
• Only online application forms with the payments section completed will be processed
• NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed.
• Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed online application forms (one online application form per person)
• Video cameras may be in use at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or appear on the video outputs please indicate this on the application form and make yourself known at registration
• Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there will not be handouts for all sessions
• If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact: events@niace.org.uk

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Application Conditions

• Events:

Monday, 10 October 2011 - Leicester

Tuesday, 1 November 2011 - Leeds

Wednesday, 2 November 2011 - London (morning session and afternoon sessions)

• Closing Date:

Monday 3 October 2011 - for the Leicester seminar

Thursday 27 October 2011 - for Leeds and London seminars

• Cancellations are non-refundable.
• The full fee is payable prior to the event
• Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event
• A 15 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille
• Places are to be reserved online - scroll up and click on Apply Now
• Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted
• Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail. Joining instructions, including map and directions, will be e-mailed out one week before the event.
• NIACE reserves the right to reject applicants who are not from the target audience list.

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