14-19 Conferences 2008
Spring 2008 – 14-19 Conference
This one-day conference focuses on the curriculum provision and opportunities for students up to Level 1. It links with the national strategy on 'Learning for Living and Work' and will bring together the practices and experiences of a range of different institutions that work collaboratively to support the achievement of these students. The conference is intended for special and mainstream colleagues.
During this conference participants will have:
- an opportunity to find out more about the national strategy and the operational implications for Hertfordshire
- a chance to consider the role of employers and social enterprises in delivering the work-related and work-based elements of the curriculum at KS4 and post-16
- information on resources and case studies to help with action-planning
- an opportunity to find out about the Foundation Learning Tier and other qualifications and accreditation up to Level 1
- a chance to network with other providers
Summer 2008 – 14-19 Conference
The Summer Conference 2008 will look at best practice in learning, teaching and tutoring activities to support personalisation and the development of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.
Annual IAG Conference – 5th March 2008
The Annual CEG Conference will take place on Wednesday 5th March at Hertfordshire Development Centre. The theme of the conference is ‘The IAG Standards: Engaging – Achieving – Exceeding’. For further details please see the programme below
If you have any queries regarding this conference please do not hesitate to contact Lindsey Simpson on 01462 704962 or Tara Armstrong on 01462 705013.
Focused Learning Visits
In 2005/06, the then DfES established a programme of structured Learning Visits so that strategic planners and practitioners could visit areas where a great deal had been done, to learn about what has worked on delivering Diplomas in a range of settings.
Following the success of the first five Tranches of Learning Visits, the DCSF is offering a sixth Tranche between mid January and end March 2008. They will be hosted by a number of Consortia that were successful at the Gateway (including North Herts SAPG on 25th February).
Following demand, these will continue to be Focused Learning Visits on Diploma Delivery, including curriculum modelling. For further information:
Applied Learning
The 14-19 team in Hertfordshire are about to sign a further contract with LSN (Learning and Skills Network) to undertake project development from October 2007-March 2008. The main focus of this year’s project is to raise the achievement of vocational GCSEs through the engagement of employers and by considering different models of work experience. Mary Hurlstone (14-19 adviser) would be interested in hearing from any teacher who is delivering these qualifications with a view to establishing practical workshops to support the development of ‘real-life, work-context’ assignments for use with your students.
Please contact mary.hurlstone@hertscc.gov.uk or call her on: 07785 594701.
Post 16 Network Meetings
The 14 – 19 team will also be running a new series of network meetings specifically aimed at those in charge of Key Stage 5. These will provide an opportunity to hear the latest information regarding updates on post 16 developments, to share good practice and discuss current issues of the day.
For further information on when these meeting will take place please use the link below:
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