May e-newsletter

In conversation...

"As we deal with the complex range of political, social and economic issues impacting on all our operations and governance, how can we continue to drive quality and grow provision for the future?

"This question lies at the heart of your concerns as I set out on my latest round of visits to consult you on how LSIS focuses its activities on your behalf." 

Read more from our CEO Rob Wye

Highlights

Boosting efficiency. We unveil the impressive results of a scheme to help the sector achieve significant savings.

Full speed ahead. Why we are supporting a supersonic car as the ideal vehicle to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians.

The Big Bang. We are supporting regional fairs which this summer will bring home all the excitement and opportunities available through Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Featured events

National Teaching and Learning fair

11 July 2011, Institute of Education, London

Join up to 600 senior managers and practitioners exploring the latest approaches to leading change in teaching and learning at our high-profile event.

8 June 2011 – Midlands

14 June 2011 – London and South East

30 June 2011 – South West

14 July 2011 – North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humber

The events are your chance to hear from others about the power of technology and how if you:

• act
• believe
• collaborate and
• disseminate

you too can achieve efficiency.

They will include a range of activities that will provide you with tips, advice, guidance and access to practical technology.

Roadshows explore FE community involvement

11 May 2011– Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham

16 May 2011– Town Hall, Manchester

24 May 2011– Goodenough College, London

Who should attend?

The events will have appeal to those with a responsibility for community engagement within their organisation, from managers to learner voice coordinators.

Don't forget to check out the full list of events on our website.

Policy and research

Policy Update 1

Highlights include: UKCES publishes review of employment and skills; announcement on first round of Regional Growth Fund applications; Government launches red tape challenge; details of consultations on school funding reform and Academies' pre 16 funding options; details of Vince Cable’s speech on financial change, value for money, competition and number controls in HE; further details on the HE support package for students; and details of the new social mobility strategy.

News and updates

LLUK's Information and Advice Service moves to LSIS. Confidential, specialist advice on all aspects of working in the Lifelong Learning sector continues to be available on 0300 303 1877 following the transfer of the LLUK's Information and Advice Service to LSIS. Advisers will also answer emails on lluk.advice@lsis.org.uk and web information is also currently available at www.lluk.org/advice.

Spotlight on leadership. House of Commons celebration for our graduates in leadership.

A Redcar & Cleveland College conference, backed by LSIS, brings together professionals, students and businesses across the North East.

New resources! Find out about five learning journeys for developing and sharing effective practice.

Career learning for all: Our free online resource will help you put learners on the pathway to career success.

Innovation projects deliver results: Pioneering work supported by our Flexibility and Innovation Fund is making its mark across the sector.

Toolkit for improvement. Make the most of Joint Practice Development in the drive for improvements. A new toolkit will show you how.

An enterprising outlook. Discover new resources which can help shape a culture of enterprise and innovation in your organisation.

Tree of Life. LSIS is rooting for an innovative approach to community learning.

Get involved!

Recognise excellence - get your Learner Voice nominations in now.

Leadership modules go live. Available for booking now, our redesigned leadership development modules offer choice, flexibility and quality.

	Excellence Gateway news
	On the case with technology. Our latest case studies show how colleges are harnessing good e-practice to benefit learners and staff alike.
	Partner news
	Enriching lives, inspiring learners. How can informal adult learning strengthen communities? Play a part in the debate at the NIACE conference on Tuesday 17 May 2011 at the British Library.
	Colleges in the Entrepreneurial Economy. Research shows how colleges can progress the enterprise agenda.
	National Training Awards. Do you know of a training success story? Now is the time to enter the UK's most prestigious awards for training.
	The FERSG Annual report. The Further Education Reputation Strategy Group is the sector-led body which aims to enhance the national reputation of further education: read the 2010 annual report. If you have any queries about this or the Group's work, please contact Gillian Dyer at: gdyer@yorkcollege.ac.uk or phone on: 07920 710 672.
	A BIS publication: Measuring the economic impact of further education. The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills has published research on the impact and benefits to the UK economy of learning in the further education sector: read the report.

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