Should TECs be replaced?
A Learning Centre article by Peter Latchford explores whether TEC’s have been effective, and whether their planned replacements will be any more so:“Although the Tecs have never looked like long-term structures, argues Peter Latchford, they have added value through a risk-taking approach – a quality that their replacement bodies may lackWhen, in April 2001, TRAINING […]
Statistics on basic skills in England and Wales
The Basic Skills Agency has been collecting statistics on basic skills provision for adults in England and Wales since 1976. They seek information from all the known providing organisations each year, including large scale providers such as FE Colleges and LEAs as well as small voluntary organisations and training providers. The statistics include the number […]
Forum – European Research in Vocational Education and Training
The Project is funded through the 4th Framework TSER Programme of the European Commission.Human skills are now widely considered to be a key element in economic competitiveness and vocational education has consequently been a high priority for policy makers in present day industrialised societies. Education and training is a key condition for the emergence of […]
European Journal for Vocational Training – Call for articles
The European Journal for Vocational Training journal is looking to publish articles from researchers and specialists in vocational education and training and employment. Researchers and specialists who want to bring the results of high-quality research, in particular comparative transnational research, to the attention of a wide audience of policy-makers, researchers and practitioners in many different […]
TEC financed training under fire
A news item in the current issue of People Management magazine reports:A damning report has cast doubt on the future of Tec funding for many groups that provide vocational training. Eila Rana reports at A news item in the current issue of People Management magazine reports:A damning report has cast doubt on the future of […]
Tackling standards in work-based training
The quality of government-funded work-based training in England varies from the outstanding to the very poor, according to David Sherlock, the Chief Inspector of the Training Standards Council, in his first report, published today. In the report, however, the Chief Inspector comments that there are already signs of rising standards in work-based training. Some unsatisfactory […]
National Training Organisations cover 88% of all employees
An article on the current issue of Individual Learning News details how 88% of the workforce are now included within 70 different National Training Organisations. An article on the current issue of Individual Learning News details how 88% of the workforce are now included within 70 different National Training Organisations.
Labour market quarterly report, skills and enterprise network
The official Labour market quarterly report for February 1999, including special sections on skills and enterprise training is now available in download format for reading and printing. The official Labour market quarterly report for February 1999, including special sections on skills and enterprise training is now available in download format for reading and printing.
QCA and TSC to work together on improving work-based training
The two bodies which ensure that work-based training and qualifications meet rigorous standards today set out how they will work together to promote the quality and effectiveness of Government-funded vocational training.The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and the Training Standards Council (TSC) have agreed to cooperate more closely by pooling information from their programmes of […]
OECD report says other contries can learn from UK lifelong learning
An Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) survey on the transition from education into working life concludes that Britain ‘presents today the features of a genuine system of lifelong learning from which other countries can learn a great deal.’Commenting on the report, Education and Employment Minister, Baroness Blackstone said:“I welcome this OECD report which […]
Bridging the gap of Social Exclusion
Some would say that being a disadvantaged young person in Stockport does have its advantages. Indeed, 93% of young people who have attended the Pathfinder Centre said they would recommend the Centre to a friend.This is encouraging feedback for the Senior Management Team of Stockport & High Peak TEC who took the step some 18 […]
Final appointments to University for Industry Board
From a DfEE press release –Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett today appointed the three final members to the board of UfI Ltd which is carrying forward the development of the University for Industry. The complete board of thirteen members met for the first time on 24 May 1999. The three new members are:– Ann […]
UfI – questions and answers about learning centre hubs
The University for Industry website has now posted a series of Questions and Answers for anyone interested in responding to their recent invitation to establish a network of Learning Centre Hubs throughout England and Wales with partner organisations. The University for Industry website has now posted a series of Questions and Answers for anyone interested […]
TECs – Meeting the challenge of the Millennium
The government has made available both the original consultation paper on the future of Training and Enterprise Councils, and the summary of responses. Its contents include –– Creating The New Policy Framework for TECs– The Way Forward– Getting the Framework Right– Paying For QualityAll the information is available online and in download format.Full details from […]
Expressions of interest to supply UfI
Up to 17 May, more than 600 organisations had replied to the University for Industry’s invitation to express interest in becoming a qualified supplier. Of these the majority were interested in supplying materials.The UfI has changed it’s website address.For a full analysis of the current expressions of interest, check the page – Up to 17 […]
Integer – vocational training and development company
Integer is a vocational training and development company based in Bude, Cornwall (UK) with a wide range of courses in their portfolio – which can be delivered in collaboration with colleges of further education. This enables them to offer courses at fees significantly lower than normal prices. Trainers are all chosen for their ability and […]
Plenty of ideas and promotion for Adult Learners Week
“It’s never too late to learn…What’s the one thing you’ve always dreamed of having?A new career, a new hobby, new friends? Well what are you waiting for? Learning, for work or for fun, can be the passport to a new life. It’s never too late to start. You don’t need any qualifications and there’s no […]
Two new members of New Deal Task Force
Employment Minister Andrew Smith today announced the appointment of two new members to the New Deal Task Force.The two new members are:* Sir Neville Simms, Group Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Tarmac plc* Karan Bilimoria, Managing Director of Cobra Beer Ltd.Further details from: Employment Minister Andrew Smith today announced the appointment of two new […]
Swedish vocational training in a nutshell
A new CEDEFOP publication presents the System of Vocational Education and Training in Sweden CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, has just published Vocational education and training in Sweden. This is one of a series of monographs on the systems of all EU Member States, as well as Norway and Iceland. […]
Consultation on future ESF funding priorities
The ESF Unit of the DfEE is now beginning a nationwide consultation exercise to determine the priorities for ESF funding for the next 7 years. Your views would be greatly appreciated. To contribute go to The ESF Unit of the DfEE is now beginning a nationwide consultation exercise to determine the priorities for ESF funding […]
