Association of External Verifiers
Targeted specifically at External Verifiers this new Association (launched in June 1999) aims to establish an independent, dynamic, inclusive, professional national association, that will be of benefit to EVs and other key bodies by providing information, networks and feedback. Targeted specifically at External Verifiers this new Association (launched in June 1999) aims to establish an […]
A Fresh Start – government response to Moser Report on basic skills
Earlier this month, the government published its response to the report of a working group chaired by Sir Claus Moser into post-school basic skills, ‘A Fresh Start’.The response is available for reading and downloading on the Lifelong Learning website. Earlier this month, the government published its response to the report of a working group chaired […]
“Goodbye training, hello learning”
From Workforce Online: extract from an article by Eileen M GargnerIt’s the training tool worthy of the next millennium. It’s tiny, actually — a fraction of the size of an infant’s fingernail, half as thin, and weighs less than a strand of human hair. Yet this incredible chip can “store and deploy” an organization’s entire […]
Conferences coming up
Conference, Manchester, United Kingdom 4th Annual Conference for Staff and Educational Developers “On Reflection…”22 to 23/11/99United Kingdom, Manchester Conference CentreOrganisers:SEDA Staff and Educational Development AssociationContact:SEDASelly Wick House 5961 Selly Wick RoadSelly ParkBirminghamB29 7JEUnited KingdomTel.(44-121) 415 68 01Fax (44-121) 415 68 02E-mail:office@seda.demon.co.ukConference, Liverpool, United Kingdom Implementing and Managing Organisational Change (NIACE Annual Race Equality Conference 1999)Date: […]
Extending New Deal and moderning Jobcentres
In a DfEE press release this week, David Blunkett welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement about extending New Deal programmes to those aged over 25, and clarified plans to modernise JobCentres.A new allocation of £50 million from the Capital Modernisation Fund will help bring jobcentres into the twenty-first century, Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett said today, […]
Emotional Intelligence ‘is the key’
The People Management website is offering detailed coverage of speeches at the IPD national conference. Daniel Goleman made a strong appeal for the development of emotional intelligence – reports Jane Pickard and Eila Rana“The key to success in a career lies in soft skills such as empathy and self-awareness, rather than in IQ, keynote speaker […]
UK ‘must close skills gap’
The People Management website is reporting the main speeches at the IPD Conference: IPD president Sir Geoffrey Holland demands radical rethink of training policy – story by Jane Pickard“Sir Geoffrey Holland has called on the government to put in train further reforms to tackle the UK’s skills deficit.Reminding delegates that output per head in the […]
Do you know about the NVQ in Port Security?
Does anyone have any information on the NVQ in Port Security?Jackie CliffordPlease use Comments below to submit suggestions. Thanks. Does anyone have any information on the NVQ in Port Security?Jackie CliffordPlease use Comments below to submit suggestions. Thanks.
National Training Organisations ‘key to lifting skill levels’
From a DfEE press release:Lifelong Learning Minister Malcolm Wicks told the National Training Organisations that they are the key to levering up skills levels. In the new structure for delivering training at work and workforce development described in the White Paper, Learning to Succeed, the NTOs will have the pivotal role of identifying skills shortages […]
Help sought with research: initial vocational training
This request appeared on the UKHRD digest on Friday 22 October:Placements for People in Initial vocational TrainingFrom: “Roger P Langdon” Does anyone know of any research or published papers on research into the placement activity for young people as part of their initial vocational training? If so please let me have details.I am trying to […]
Basic Skills Agency AGM
The Annual Conference on Thursday 4th November will be an excellent opportunity to find out about the work of the Agency over the past year. The venue is Glaziers Hall, London. For further information, please contact Libby Holden by telephoning 0207 405 4017 The Annual Conference on Thursday 4th November will be an excellent opportunity […]
New e-mail forum to boost business skills
From a DfEE press release, 13 October:Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett today set out how information and communication technology will be used to open up business opportunities with the announcement of an e-mail forum on the internet for small businesses.Addressing the London Enterprise and Training Agency, he said: “There are a thousand different ways […]
Using music to enhance learning and performance
Mark McKergow has brought to our attention a page on his website which explores the various ways in which music can be used to enhance learning in a range of settings. The site also suggests how music can be used to develop performance, assist with relaxing and reviewing, and contribute to personal development. There are […]
Growing role for FE colleges in vocational training
FE colleges have been given a key role in the government’s plans for post-16 education and training. In 2001, they are to join with the TECs to form the National Learning and Skills Council outlined in the white paper Learning to Succeed. Before then, though, they need to “reinvent themselves” if they are to regain […]
NVQs – National Vocational Qualifications
New DfEE website offering all the background information and links on the NVQ system. New DfEE website offering all the background information and links on the NVQ system.
Ten things you might not know about NVQs
Did you know? The DfEE website on NVQs announces:– over 2.3 million certificates have been awarded – over 880 NVQs now available – over 88% of the employed population covered – more people are working towards an NVQ than are studying for A levels (789,000 people towards an NVQ compared to 295,100 studying A levels) […]
‘Work This Way’ by Bruce Tulgan
Work This WayBruce TulganCapstone Publishing, 1998, paperback 199 pages £12.99ISBN 1-900961-563This is Tulgan’s follow up to Managing Generation X and the trendy cover design makes sure we know the target audience – 20 to 30 year olds. The back page announces in the form of a memo that: “It’s all over. All of it. Not […]
Skills of self-employed are valuable for employees too
Statistics confirm that self-employed people display a stronger set of work skills that helps them achieve more. That’s the claim in a new study from the USA, “How to Get Everything Done (And Still Have a Life)” by CharlesMallory. He advises: Pass these tips on at your next training session or employee meeting, and watch […]
Apply soon for City & Guilds centenary grants
Back in May, City & Guilds launched Future 100 to celebrate the centenary of its Royal Charter which occurs in 2000. Now the deadline for applications is approaching: they must be in by 31 October.The scheme will share a £500,000 fund among 100 people. The grants, which range from £2,000 to £10,000, are intended to […]
‘Selfstart’ by Hugh Garai and David Hill
Selfstart. Hugh Garai and David Hill. Echelon, 1999. A4 ringbinder, £195. ISBN 1901600 05 X.A number of research studies have shown that there is more likelihood of new employees settling down faster, making a speedier and effective contribution to the organization and their department, and staying with the company if there is an early, effective […]
