Latest Ofsted views on adult learning

[Background] [Aims] [Outcomes] [Audience] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions]

Background

The Ofsted Chief Inspector's Annual Report (CIAR) is published on 22 November.  Every year it gives the state of the nation view of the quality of adult learning.  It is an invaluable tool in helping providers think about their provision, identify key themes, informally benchmark themselves and plan for improving the services they provide for adult learners.

Come and hear first hand from the Divisional Manager for Learning and Skills at Ofsted and NIACE staff about what's in the report and what their implications are for adult learning.

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Aims

The seminar will

• consider the implications of the proposed changes to the Common Inspection Framework (CIF)
• provide a briefing on the content of the CIAR as it affects adult learners
• create a forum for discussion about key emerging issues and their implications for quality improvement and curriculum development
• update participants on changes to the CIF

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Outcomes

By the end of the seminar, participants will have

• received a full briefing and a copy of the CIR
• a set of key strengths and weaknesses to take back to their own settings to inform planning

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Audience

This Making Sense seminar will be relevant to anyone involved in the planning and delivery of adult learning in colleges, the community or the workplace with particular interest to principals, heads of services, senior managers, curriculum leaders and staff involved with quality improvement and inspection.

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Programme

A late start so those traveling from London and the South can take advantage of the 9.15am off-peak rail fare; arriving in Leicester at 10.30am

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 10:15am for a 10:45am start. The seminar will end with lunch at 12:40pm
• Event fee per person: £85 for NIACE members; £99 for non-members (includes tea/coffee and sandwich lunch)
• 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

• Event: Wednesday 14 December 2011
• Closing Date: Thursday 1 December 2011
• 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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