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CUMBRIA LEARNING LINKS NEWS AND EVENTS

This page lists all the latest NEWS and forthcoming EVENTS from the world of training and learning sure to be of interest to you.

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Supporting the Third Sector in
Public Service Delivery


Empowering the Third Sector;
Understanding Public Law

March 11th 2008 - Kendal

(for full details see www.navca.org.uk/evs)
Aimed at Senior Managers and trustees of Third Sector organisations who want to equip themselves with the knowledge and understanding of the legal framework within which public bodies commission services.

For full details on this support programme, request further information from

Kitty Booth Clibborn on 01228 512513 kittybc@cumbriacvs.org.uk




Teachers/ Trainers/ Facilitators
Please read


From September 2007, all new entrants to teaching/training/facilitating in the lifelong learning/adult sector are required to complete a new award which will prepare them to teach. to teach.

The guidance available on this is a bit hazy so we are not entirely clear how much of all this applies to our sector as of now but we wanted all Cumbria Learning Links members to be aware of the new requirement - there is certainly a clear drive towards a better qualified teacher/training workforce across all sectors by 2010.

Further information can be found at www.lluk.org or www.ifl.ac.uk

At present, there does not seem to be a requirement for people already working in the sector who are "unqualified" - however this is likely to come. It is unclear about currency for previously achieved qualifications. It is also worth emphasising that at present this only applies to people teaching/tutoring courses funded by public money ie LSC, Cumbria County Council etc.

I would urge any of you delivering training to consider whether any of this applies to you and if you need to act to get your teachers/tutors suitably qualified.


BeaBetterManager.com

A new website to help people tackle common management problems.

BeaBetterManager.com is a new, free website which uses National Occupational Standards to help managers solve problems, seize opportunities and achieve results. With just three clicks, users can find checklists full of practical guidance for tackling common management issues. Each checklist links to National Occupational Standards, useful tools and techniques which can be downloaded from the internet, as well as relevant books and training courses to help managers avoid problems in the future and make the most of their opportunities.

QIA Excellence Gateway website

Designed to give staff from "right across the further education spectrum - from quality managers in further education colleges to teaching assistants in community learning centres" access to useful knowledge based on existing practice, and to enable practitioners to exchange and interact with each other. It is seen as a key part of delivering of the national Improvement Strategy.

LEITCH REPORT

We have received a copy of the NIACE policy briefing on the Leitch Report– this is such a crucial document for the future of Adult Learning that we wanted to attach the document for you to read/circulate to staff. It is clearly written and summarises things usefully
Click here to download it

E-learning

Cumbria Learning Links now have a small Strategy Group working on implementing and co-ordinating e-learning opportunities for the voluntary sector in Cumbria.

Cumbria Learning Links has just launched its own e-learning platform, called “Moodle” – allowing learners on our management programme to access course materials, submit assignments and evidence and engage in discussion on-line. If you would like to be involved or know more please contact Mark Payne on 01900 819191 or email markp@cumbriacvs.org.uk.

Common Purpose

An internationally recognised leadership programme for all leaders from all sectors of society.

Three benefits for the price of one:
better leaders, stronger communities and new networks.

The next Common Purpose programme in Cumbria is due to start on the 19th/20th Feb 2008 and runs through with one day a month until June 2008.

For further details contact: Anne Catterson, Programme Director on 07789 406803 or anne.catterson@commonpurpose.org.uk

Visit www.commonpurpose.org




Adult Learners Week 2008
17th - 23rd May 2008


Consider what ALW can do for you and your learners!
Book your place with silvia.errington@niace.org.uk

Nominations open soon for ALW awards - your chance to give your learners the recognition they deserve. See www.alw.org.uk for further information.



Understanding Management -
Openings Programme with The Open University

Most of us, at one time or another, encounter management. It is one of the dominant features of modern working life. Sometimes our experience is one of being managed and at other times we are required to manage, whether we have a formal title or not. But........

* Have you ever wondered what ‘management’ really
means?
* What kinds of ideas and activities make up ‘management’?
* What or who makes a good manager? Or a bad one?
* And how can you get involved and manage better?

This course will help you make sense of management and answer some of these questions for yourself.

This as offered at Introductory Level (University Level 1) and it is an online course costing £99.

Visit www3.open.ac.uk/courses for further details
LSC Contracting

Have you had LSC contracts in the past?
Are you delivering training which meets the targets
of the LSC?

We want to gather information on all voluntary sector providers out there who could support achievement of targets by delivering what they do best, but perhaps don’t have the capacity or numbers to support LSC funding requirements. Cumbria Learning Links could broker a county-wide contract to secure funding and ensure delivery continues.

Contact Kitty on 01768 242138 for further discussions.

To see a copy of the LSC regional commissioning plan – giving their priorities for the North West – see www.lsc.gov.uk and follow through to North West.


Supporting Performance Action Learning Sets

The Performance Hub and Action Learning Matters are planning to run five more action learning sets across England. Sets will meet once a month, over five months. They are designed for development workers who want to discuss issues relating to supporting groups improve their performance, such as

  • How can we reach smaller groups who don’t feel quality assurance is important?
  • Benchmarking is becoming a buzz word – what does it mean?
  • What type of service should I develop to benefit my groups?

Sets will run where there is demand. Currently there is 1 member in the North West waiting to join a set. As soon as we have five set members in one region, we will start one.

Cost – £250 per person

To find out more, contact Fiona Martin on 0114 289 3969 or fiona.martin@performancehub.org.uk
www.performancehub.org.uk

Online Supporting Performance
Action Learning Sets


“A supportive and effective environment in which to explore behaviours and traits which are limiting my and my organisation’s development. A chance to meet interesting people, learn about myself and others, and have fun!”
Quote from current Supporting Performance ALS member (London)


The Performance Hub and Action Learning Matters are currently looking for three more people to try out e-action learning in an experimental pilot set this summer. It will follow the same principles of above ‘traditional’ action learning sets, but will be a chance to share learning about performance improvement initiatives online.

Cost: special price for pilot – only £40 per person.

To find out more, contact Fiona Martin on 0114 289 3969 or fiona.martin@performancehub.org.uk


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