A book examining what can be done about the under-resourced education of adults was launched at a private event to celebrate NIACE's Chief Executive's lifetime dedication to adult learning. Professor Alan Tuckett is set to retire in August 2011, after 23 years at the helm of NIACE.
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Monday 20 Dec 2010 |
NIACE's crucial work with women, Gurkha communities and refugees has been recognised by the Home Office at a celebration event.
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Monday 13 Dec 2010 |
The changes to the existing package for part-time HE students announced by the Government - on Wednesday, 8 December 2010 - have been welcomed by NIACE.
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Wednesday 8 Dec 2010 |
A joint-inquiry examining the role that colleges play in their communities has been launched by NIACE, the Association of Colleges and the 157 Group.
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Monday 6 Dec 2010 |
To reflect the growing importance of apprenticeships and the significant Government investment in providing an extra 75,000 more adult apprenticeship opportunities - the inaugural Apprentice of the Year Award has been launched by NIACE and Pearson Work Based Learning.
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Monday 6 Dec 2010 |
On International Day of Disabled Persons, NIACE showcased how learning can play a key part in integrating disabled people into all aspects of political, social, economic and civic life.
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Friday 3 Dec 2010 |
NIACE responds to the the new Health White Paper stressing the key role that informal adult education can play in public education campaigns and argues it is essential in improving the nation's health.
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Wednesday 1 Dec 2010 |
As part of World Aids Day, NIACE is highlighting the role that learning can play to help people living with HIV rebuild their lives. There is no better example of what can be achieved than the inspirational story of Danny West, an Adult Learners' Week Award winner from 2009.
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Wednesday 1 Dec 2010 |
Specialists currently working with the Gurkha community have been invited to contribute to a national strategy for Gurkha resettlement and adult learning in England and Wales as part of the three-year Gurkha Resettlement Education and Adult Learning project.
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Monday 29 Nov 2010 |
NIACE has launched the next in a series of Special Interest Groups, which will give members the opportunity to discuss Education for Sustainable Development and help shape NIACE's advocacy, policy and development work around this issue.
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Monday 29 Nov 2010 |
Last week the Commissioners of the NIACE-supported Independent Inquiry into Adult and Youth Literacy, led by Lord Tim Boswell, met for the first time.
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Friday 26 Nov 2010 |
Highlighting the significance of Sure Start Centres, NIACE is illustrating the role parents and carers play as a child's first and most important teachers, and that the best way to improve children's learning is to help adults improve their own confidence and skills.
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Friday 26 Nov 2010 |
Two researchers received awards at the Learning and Skills Research Network annual conference held on Thursday. Sarah Housden from Norfolk Adult Education explored reminiscence work with older people, while Bert Clough examined the benefits of collective learning funds.
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Thursday 25 Nov 2010 |
NIACE believes that the Government should show more equity, between degree-level students and those studying at other levels, in the proposals made to reduce the number of overseas students coming to this country from outside the EU.
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Wednesday 24 Nov 2010 |
Encouraging news for adult learners and providers in Ofsted's Annual Report, however NIACE has concerns over maths, science, ESOL and inadequate provision contracted by the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Tuesday 23 Nov 2010 |
NIACE is calling for a better deal for adult learners across Europe, following the news that less than 5 per cent of the new European Lifelong Learning Programme is being proposed for adult education.
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Tuesday 23 Nov 2010 |
A NIACE event exploring the future of digital learning for adults.
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Monday 22 Nov 2010 |
NIACE recognises and supports the need for employers to meet the cost of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for their employees. The challenge will be how to encourage the majority of employers to take up this responsibility.
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Friday 19 Nov 2010 |
After nearly a quarter of a century of leading NIACE, Professor Alan Tuckett OBE, is to retire in August 2011.
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Friday 19 Nov 2010 |
NIACE is pleased that the important question of web access for people in prison has been recently raised by Martha Lane Fox - the government's digital champion - as NIACE has been supporting the training of staff in prisons for a number of years.
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Thursday 18 Nov 2010 |
Following the publication of today's report from the Migration Advisory Committee, NIACE is urging employers to invest more in training their workforce, particularly those from settled communities.
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Thursday 18 Nov 2010 |
NIACE has welcomed the UK government's new skills strategy for England launched by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Skills Minister John Hayes, on Tuesday 16 November 2010.
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Tuesday 16 Nov 2010 |
NIACE held a fringe event on Tuesday 16 November 2010, at the AoC's annual conference in Birmingham. The session, delivered in partnership with the AOC and the 157 Group of colleges, will look at the strategic role of colleges in leading learning and serving their communities.
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Tuesday 16 Nov 2010 |
Following advice from NIACE, the Skills Minister, John Hayes has announced that 'outstanding' providers will be exempt from inspection for eight years - in line with colleges and schools.
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Friday 12 Nov 2010 |
The BBC's Living Longer week drew attention to the opportunities and challenges facing the UK's ageing society, which has been an issue at the forefront of much of NIACE's work.
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Friday 12 Nov 2010 |
