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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to our June Newsletter.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the support and encouragement you have given myself and the ESSU over the past 8 years. It has been a great privilege to work with so many talented and committed professionals. I have learned a great deal from you all during my time at the unit.
I have great confidence in the ESSU team, who have worked tirelessly over the past 8 years and I am convinced that they have a great future in continuing their valuable work. I do hope that you will continue to support them
We all know that times are likely to be tough for us all in FE in the future, but I must say that having met so many people in the world of 'Skills for Life' who have incredible tenacity, determination and conviction about what they do, I can only feel confident that , in a world of budget cuts and global recession, if anyone will survive you can in your roles within SfL. The work you all do is so valuable and I wish you well in continuing that work successfully into the future.
I will continue to keep my ESSU email on: debbymiller@essu.org and would love to see anyone who braves it to Australia.
Debby
As I am sure you will all understand, all of us here at the ESSU are going to really miss Debby, on a professional and personal basis. The ESSU has been Debby’s ‘baby’ for the last 8 ½ years and we are going to do everything we possibly can to ensure that we enable the unit to develop and grow during her absence. Debby’s shoes are going to be extremely difficult to fill, but we have some very exciting times ahead and I am sure it is going to keep us very busy over the next 2 years.
Lisa
ESSU Training
Additional Diploma in Teaching Numeracy, Level 5
Part time over 30 weeks (Mondays) from Oct 2010 – June 2011
The part-time Additional Diploma in Teaching Numeracy is for those who teach Numeracy in the life-long learning sector, or who embed Numeracy in vocational courses. It is appropriate for those who are new to teaching or who are returning and do not yet have this subject specialist qualification.
Accredited by the University of Greenwich and delivered by the ESSU
Cost: £487.50, email hilaryfellows@essu.orgfor more information
Additional Diploma in Teaching English/ESOL, Level 5
Part time over 30 weeks (Saturdays) from Jan 2011 – Jan 2012
The part-time Additional Diploma in Teaching Literacy/ESOL is for those who teach literacy or ESOL in the life-long learning sector, or who embed literacy/ESOL in vocational courses. It is appropriate for those who are new to teaching or who are returning to or already in teaching and do not yet have this subject specialist qualification.
Accredited by the University of Greenwich and delivered by the ESSU
Cost: £487.50, email hilaryfellows@essu.orgfor more information
Engaging & Motivating Learners Conference
14th & 15th July 2010, 9.00 - 4.30, Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham
Day 1: will focus on strategies for engaging learners and developing skills to support their literacy, numeracy and/or functional skills needs. We have 2 keynote speakers who we know will delight and enthuse any audience.
Christian Wenczka of Succinct Solutions will explain how we can get the ‘buy in’ of businesses and learners to public funded and full cost training. His ‘Marketing Magic’ presentation will leave you full of ideas and enthusiasm for trying new recruitment strategies.
What his clients have to say, “Your enthusiasm is infectious and I'm going to catch it”.
Marilyn Tatarkowski, author of ‘Practical Strategies for Learning and Teaching on Vocational Programmes’, and winner of the ‘Edexcel Outstanding Lecturer Award’ in 2001, will offer us an interactive presentation full of ideas for managing and engaging less than enthusiastic learners.
Join us in the afternoon for a series of interactive and motivational workshops on how to develop the literacy, numeracy and/or functional skills of learners in the workplace, or those who are undertaking vocational learning.
Day 2: will provide you with an opportunity to explore new materials which can be used to support learners, including using IT creatively, the latest SfL resources and products that can help save planning time!
For more information, full eligibility requirementsor to book a place www.essu.org/training. Please note that booking can only be done online.
STOP PRESS!!! Exciting News: New offer for attending CPD Training
Under our Skills for Life at Work project we have been awarded a large number of extra CPD learners to deliver to in a very short time. As a result, we are offering the following incentive to new learners (individuals who have not previously accessed training under our Skills for Life at Work project):
* 2 days of FREE training (gaining one accreditation as a result), lunch and refreshments included.
* £100 achievement payment once accreditation is achieved
* £100 release payment to be paid to the employer (to fund cover) or to go to delegate (if attending in own time to cover travel/childcare).
* Up to £15 worth of resources (as appropriate to the specific training attended).
All delegates MUST attend 2 days of training. This offer excludes PTLLS courses but does include the 2 day City and Guilds 7300 Introduction to Trainer.
We will also be holding a series of day conferences (but not as you know them) throughout July. These will also be eligible for the above offer.
We will be sending out more details to all our contacts regarding this very soon. It is from this point that we will be able to start accepting bookings.
Other Events
Saturday Tasters
Barton Peveril College are offering a series of taster sessions on 26th June 2010.
Topics include: Alexander Technique, Digital Photography, Family Tree on the Internet, Feltmaking, Jewellery Making, Meditation, Photoshop, Picture Framing, Pottery, Reflexology, Sage Accounts, Wedding Photography.
For more information or to book a place, please contact them on 023 80 367225
Leadership and Management conference - Building resilient organisations- new ways of working
The Leadership and Management conference is an engaging and interactive programme designed for senior leaders and managers. The conference will challenge your thinking and enable you to steer your way to greater personal and organisational resilience. At the end of a challenging academic year, this one-day conference gives you the space and opportunity to:
- connect with other senior leaders;
- explore how to build resilience in your organisation in 2010/11; and
- discuss new and renewed ways of working in a world where working together is key to survival.
For more information see: www.lsis.org.uk/Services/Events//Pages/Buildingresilientorganisations-newwaysofworking.aspx
Social Networking
We are moving with the times and have developed a group on Facebook. Join us now to keep up to date on latest news, events, and discussions. www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=398201398274#!/pages/Fareham-Hampshire-UK/Essential-Skills-Support-Unit/398201398274
You can now also follow us on Twitter - @essutraining
News & Information
STAR Awards 2010
LSIS are pleased to announce the launch of STAR awards 2010. STAR awards recognisethe achievements of the outstanding individuals and unsung heroes of the learning and skills sector. We’re looking for people who are really making a difference, to their learners, and to their colleagues, people who have that extra-special ‘wow’ factor. The closing date for nominations is the 9th July 2010 and the awards will be held in London on 24th November. For more information see: www.lsis.org.uk/AboutLSIS/MediaCentre/NewsArticles/Pages/WelcometotheSTARAwards2010.aspx
Flexibility and Innovation Fund
LSIS is pleased to announce the opening of the third bidding round for Flexibility and Innovation Fund projects. Bids for up to a maximum of £50,000 will be invited from consortia of provider organisations for projects which are genuinely innovative and which have the potential to significantly enhance the practice and performance of the learning and skills sector. Bids from individual provider organisations will not be accepted in this funding round. The third funding round is open from 1 June 2010. Invitations to bid, and full supporting documentation, are available from the Flexibility and Innovation Fund section on the Excellence Gateway. This funding round closes at midday on Friday 2 July.
Stepping Up in Sustainability Fund
Closing date: Wednesday 30 June 2010 12:00pm
LSIS is pleased to invite bids from learning and skills provider organisations to join the new Stepping Up in Sustainability (SUS) Fund. The fund is designed to support projects to evaluate, further develop, expand and embed effective approaches to sustainable development, and to share these approaches and systems with other providers. Bids, up to a maximum of £25,000, may be submitted by provider organisations working individually or in collaboration with others but must be for activities that would have transferable learning and benefits for the wider sector rather than just an individual organisation.
DfE spending cuts
As part of the coalition government’s deficit reduction plans, each department has set out their contribution to the £6.2 billion worth of cuts that need to be found this year.
The Department for Education released a letter from Secretary of State Michael Gove stating that schools, children's centres and 16 to 19 provision will be protected for this year. Schools will also receive all their allotted educational maintenance allowance funding along with existing money for one-to-one tuition.
The Chancellor, George Osborne, has released a consultation document inviting the public, think-tanks, unions and professional bodies to have their say on how government spending should work in future years. Click hereto read the letter from Michael Gove in full.
New qualifications for people delivering career guidance to adults
LLUK has been working with those in the career guidance sector to develop a set of new qualifications. Aimed at those delivering career guidance to adults in England, this framework of three new qualifications will help to train staff and encourage progression within the sector.
Although the qualification framework has primarily been developed to meet the needs of practitioners who will be working within the new Adult Advancement and Careers Service in England, the nature of the units mean that they could be used much more widely and are appropriate for anyone providing career information, advice or guidance.
The units of all the qualifications on the framework are now available on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. To find out more visit www.lluk.org/4341.htm.
Resources
World Cup Skills
SkillsActive has launched World Cup Skills a new on-line literacy, language and numeracy resource for young people, adults, employers, football fans, social players, volunteers and the UK population generally! The website will be featuring quizzes, daily challenges and prize draws throughout the 31 days of the grand tournament. There are sections for employers and individuals to assist them with their next steps, and information on more football literacy, language and numeracy resources.
World Cup Skills has been developed in partnership with a number of organisations, including The FA, The National Literacy Trust (Reading the Game), Podium, The Prince's Trust, Active Communities, Street League, Sportiv8 and supported by League Football Association and British Colleges Sport.
Log in everyday and join in the fun, read the quote of the day and learn interesting facts and figures about World Cup tournaments, teams and players over the decades. Go to www.worldcupskills.orgto start playing.
Tutors expert column: Basic Skills & ICT
The use of computers to develop literacy, numeracy and ESOL skills of adults learners was recommended in 'Fresh Start, 1999' (Moser Report) as being ' one of the most effective - and attractive - ways of enhancing one's basic skills'. However, there is still a degree of apprehension in how to use this rapidly evolving technology effectively with adults who already struggle with confidence issues. This article gives a general overview of the issues as well giving some ideas and strategies that you as a tutor can use.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/tutors/expertcolumn/ict/
Functional skills in Apprenticeships
An information resource from the Functional Skills Support Programme that will help you plan and deliver your functional skills provision for Apprentices.
Functional skills in Apprenticeships give learners the opportunity to develop, practise and apply skills in meaningful workplace contexts, thereby improving their employability and career opportunities. They will also help meet the needs of business for an increasingly skilled workforce. This publication is for practitioners who support and enable the learning of functional skills in Apprenticeships. It will be relevant to functional skills specialists, vocational specialists and Co-ordinators in work-based learning providers and colleges that offer Apprenticeship training. It will help you to consider the practicalities of delivering functional skills in Apprenticeships, how you can highlight their relevance to the workplace, and how you can make learning relevant and rewarding for learners and employers. To view the publication, go to www.fssupport.org
Database
Useful Websites:
The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics is launching a new microsite to support overseas trained teachers of mathematics who are working, or who wish to work, as mathematics teachers in England. This includes those employed in primary and secondary schools and the Learning and Skills sector. The microsite is available to view at https://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/24449
Question/Answer:
A new section to our newsletter … what do you want information on, can we source it for you? We are increasingly aware that our newsletter is a source of information for many providers. If you would like to know something that you think would also be useful for other providers, please ask away and we will do our best to help you. Email suemoss@essu.org
A Teaching Practice Resource/Idea:
A really simple and effective teaching resource from Teresa Maria-Stiles - thank you for sharing it.
Fractions: Use paper plates and cut them in half, quarters, eigths and sixteenths, leaving one plate complete to represent a whole. By putting the two halves on top of the whole plate, then the quarters on top of the two halves, then the eigths on top of the quarters, and so on, learners can manipulate and visualise concepts such as fractions, fraction equivalence, simplifiying, division, and to understand, for example, the difference between multiplication and division and the use of decimals to represent fractions.
Do you have a teaching idea/resource that you would like to share via future newsletters and at our network meetings? Email suemoss@essu.org
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