Making an Impact: the value of adult learning

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

Background

'The impact of adult education is messy, irregular and very personal. Our challenge is how we document this impact in a clear and systematic way that meets the needs of decision makers in these challenging times'. David Hughes, CEO, NIACE

As the UK economy continues to stagnate, it is vital that every pound of public spending is put to best use. But demonstrating the value of adult learning - not only for moving people towards employment but also in terms of its wider benefits - in a way which resonates with the Treasury and local commissioners can be an uphill struggle.

This NIACE Making Sense seminar will explore the work to date around 'what counts as evidence' and discuss how the impact of adult learning can be demonstrated more effectively to decision makers at a national and local level.  

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Aims

The seminars aim to review the current policy context and consider the ways in which the impact of adult learning can be effectively represented to decision makers locally and nationally. Participants will:

• hear about the policy context and NIACE's work on impact
• consider the ways in which decision makers, including Community Learning Trusts, can make optimum use of adult learning in their commissioning arrangements
• have the opportunity to share best practice in evidence gathering
• receive a copy of 'Valuing the Impact of Adult Learning' written by Daniel Fujiwara of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Audience

This event will be of interest to adult learning providers, managers and decision makers who wish to show the wider value of adult learning services, both locally and nationally.

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Programme 

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Event Information

• Arrival and registration is at 10:00am for a 10:30 start. The seminar with end with lunch at 12:30pm
• Event fee per person: £120; NIACE members £99 (includes tea/coffee and sandwich lunch and a copy of 'Valuing the Impact of Adult Learning' written by Daniel Fujiwara of the London School of Economics and Political Science' (NIACE, 2012).  Fees are non-refundable
• 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)
• 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 date: Friday 26 October 2012, York
• Event date: Wednesday 31 October 2012, London
• Closing date: Thursday 18 October 2012
• 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
• RSVPs 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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