NIACE Seminar

An introduction to the Foundation Learning Tier
Tuesday 28th October, 12.15pm - 4pm, London
Thursday 30th October, 12.15pm - 4pm, Sheffield
Monday 3rd November, 12.15pm - 4pm, Taunton
Friday 21st November, 12.15pm - 4pm, Birmingham
Summary
This half day seminar is aimed at strategic and operational managers in the FE system as an introduction to the Foundation Learning Tier (FLT).
Background
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the Qualification Curriculum Authority (QCA) have a joint ministerial remit to work together to reform provision below Level 2. This programme of work is known as the Foundation Learning Tier (FLT). The FLT is also the term used to describe qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1 in the newly formed Qualifications and Credit Framework.
NIACE is offering these half day courses to prepare organisations for the introduction of the FLT Progression Pathways.
Aims
The workshop will:
• give you an understanding of the FLT, both in relation to Progression Pathways and Qualification Reform
• make you aware of the eight provider requirements necessary for delivering a Progression Pathway
• enable you to consider the strategic implications for your organisation
• start you on the way to developing an action plan for transition to 2010

Audience
You will find this workshop of benefit if you are:
• a middle manager
• a senior manager

Delegate Fee: £105 (NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees)

For more information, to download an application form or to reserve a place online, visit the NIACE website:
http://www.niace.org.uk/Conferences/TrainingCourses/FLT-intro.htm
Enquiries to NIACE Conferences Team - Tel: 0116 285 9661 / E-mail: courses@niace.org.uk

Programme Outline:

12.15 Arrival
Registration, networking and lunch
Warm up activity

1pm The current state of play - presentation with an opportunity for questions and answers

2pm Tea/Coffee

2.15pm Provider requirements - small thematic groupwork around specific Progression Pathways and what needs to be in place to deliver the Pathway successfully

3.30pm Strategic Planning - a chance to take ideas from the previous session and begin to work up an action plan for immediate, short term and long term aims

4.00 Evaluation and close

Participants will be asked to read the Prospectus for Progression Pathways (LSC, 2008) prior to attending the seminar. This will ensure we maximise the time available to us on the day. The Prospectus is available to download from

http://readingroom.lsc.gov.uk/lsc/National/LSC-P-NAT-080131_ProspectusProgressionPathways.pdf

Participants are asked to please bring the Prospectus with them on the day as it will be used for one of the activities.