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Learning and Skills VCS Network meeting

Room 3, Swarthmore Education Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD

1.30-4.15, Thursday 9 May 2013

The eighth meeting of the Learning and Skills VCS Network, which will cover cutting edge issues in learning and skills.

This meeting cover:

• Third Sector National Learning Alliance - John Harris takes us through the new FE Guild and how it plans to engage with voluntary and community sector learning providers
• Open College Network in Yorkshire & Humber - Guy Farrar explains the remit of the Regional Policy and Practice Committee Third Sector stakeholder group and what it hopes to achieve
• Swarthmore Education Centre - Maggi Butterworth examines the impact of recent changes in the learning and skills landscape on her capacity to lead one of the longest standing voluntary sector educational establishments
• Partnerships with FE Colleges, local authorities and other voluntary organisations - Speakers Janine Ingle of Chevin Housing, and Chris Hooper of Kirklees College examine the role of the FE/VCS partnerships they work with and how they create value for students, colleges, and voluntary organisations. 
• Developments and issues within the learning and skills voluntary sector

A full programme for the day can be found here and a participants list can be downloaded here. 

There will be an opportunity to network from 1.30. Lunch will not be provided, however, there is a cafe in Swarthmore next to the room or you are welcome to bring your own lunch. 

Further Reading

Skills Funding Agency - Community Learning website 

Skills Funding Agency - Community Learning 2013/14

FE Guild Implementation Plan

LSVN

The Learning and Skills Voluntary and Community Sector Network (LSVN) is for voluntary organisations with an interest in learning and skills - whether as a deliverer, user, or promoter of education and skills training for adults in FE, Adult and Community Learning, or for organisations where learning is just part of what they offer.

The Network is facilitated by Involve Yorkshire & Humber

Price

This meeting is free to all members of the Network. You can join the Network by completing the membership form and giving it to us on the day.

Book now!

Please complete and return this booking form by Wednesday 1 May. Places limited.