News
In this section you’ll find the latest news about Learning and Skills Beacons.
November '08 Evolution of Beacon Status
The approach of self-regulation and a sector-led quality improvement service offers a tremendous opportunity for Beacons to be at the heart of developments.
November '08 Seasonal message from William Lewis,
Excellence and Innovation Programme Director
November '08 Celebrate inspirational adult learners - nominate
them for an award
Make sure the remarkable achievements of adult learners are given the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the Adult Learners’ Week Awards 2009.
November ' 08 Expertise sharing
There have now been 15 applications for funding through the expertise sharing pilot, all of which have been approved and are underway.
November '08 LSIS launch first new programme
LSIS was pleased to announce the launch of its first new programme in October: the Quality Champions Accreditation programme (QCAP).
November '08 Minister gives warning on training
The Skills Minister, Lord Young, has warned employers to keep training employees despite the present economic circumstances
November '08 Beacon forum, Bristol
This year’s forum was held at Jurys Inn, Bristol over 5 and 6 November.
October '08 Beacon of the month – Oldham Sixth Form
College. Driving up post-16 participation and
pass rates through the ‘Junior University’
Collaborative working with multiple local partners has been key to the success of Oldham Sixth Form College’s QIA-funded innovation projects.
October '08 Unsung heroes honoured at regional
celebration events
Regional events have been held in Liverpool, Birmingham and London to celebrate the achievements of more than 100 unsung heroes of the further education and skills sector.
October '08 Register your interest for WorldSkills UK 2009
competitions
WorldSkills UK is the UK's premier set of skills competitions for young people and adults.
If you have a good news story about your organisation or an innovation project that you’d like to share, then please forward them to Hayley Nicoll using the details on the contact us page.
