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TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 142
5 March 2001
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk
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1. RESOURCES: Information on business grants, legal documents
2. NEWS and INFORMATION: Exclusive NACETT interview
3. WORK OPPORTUNITIES: E-learning, management development
4. COMMUNITY FEATURES: Live workshop from Training
Conference and Expo event, Atlanta, USA
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Editor's note
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When Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett announced
plans to transform post-16 learning in July 1999, it heralded the
start of some big changes, the biggest of which was the planned
phasing out of Training and Enterprise Councils and the birth of
a new Learning and Skills Council, tasked with responsibility for
provision of education and training for around 5 million learners
over the age of 16. In just under two years, the plans have
become concrete, as next month, the LSC and its local arms become
reality. The impact on those working in the sector is going to
be great, as the shake-up sees responsibilities move to the new
Council across the board. One of those organisations affected is
the National Advisory Council for Education and Training Targets
(NACETT), whose entire work programme will transfer across to the new
Council. This week, chairman Derek Wanless spoke to TrainingZONE as
NACETT prepared to close its doors for the last time, leaving behind
a legacy of progress, but plenty of work still to be done in raising
standards. As the new Council starts to make its presence felt
we'll be reporting on the changes taking place and their
implications for learners and training providers alike.
Stephanie Phillips
Editor
mailto:sphillips@trainingzone.co.uk
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RESOURCES
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A comprehensive library of practical resources is available at
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Making sure your employment contracts, partnership agreements and
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Get information about grants to help your business easily
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Did you know there were over 2,000 sources of business grants
available to businesses in the UK? Most businesses qualify for
assistance in one shape or form, but don't take advantage of
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NEWS and INFORMATION
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All the information you need to keep up-to-date is at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/news
Exclusive interview: NACETT Chairman Derek Wanless
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At the end of this month comes the end of an era, as the National
Advisory Council for Education and Training Targets (NACETT)
closes its doors for good. With the handover to the incoming
Council nearly complete, TrainingZONE took the opportunity to
talk to NACETT's Chairman, Derek Wanless, about NACETT's
achievements, legacy and hopes for the future.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/39656
Young people not exercising their right to time off for training
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A report from the Department for Education and Employment finds
that employment legislation introduced to establish the right for
employees aged 16 and 17 to paid time off work for training has
had little impact on the amount of training taking place.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/39846
Government to fund NI contributions for basic skills trainees
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The government is to consider paying National Insurance
contributions for employers if their employees undertake basic
skills training.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/39954
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OFSTED begins work in the post-16 sector
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The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) has announced the
names of the first five Further Education colleges it will be
inspecting under the new arrangements for inspection which come
into place as part of the Learning and Skills Council.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/39639
Libraries to build stronger links with University for Industry
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Libraries are set to play a bigger role in the development of the
government's University for Industry initiative aimed at
promoting and encouraging lifelong learning, according to an
announcement this week.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/39981
ISM launches annual search for excellent team leaders
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The Institute for Supervision and Management is looking for the
best examples of achievement from first line managers and team
leaders in the UK to be nominated for the 2001 Lord Oxfuirds
Awards for Excellence.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/39914
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
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This week's top vacancies include:
- E-Learning Research and Development Consultant, based
Ireland/USA, salary neg. + relocation + bens
- Management Training and Development Specialist, based Milton
Keynes or Staffs, salary neg.
Get the full details of these and more positions at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/jobs
COMMUNITY FEATURES
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TrainingZONE reviews...
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