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The Future of Further Education
24 Jun 2010
Held at the Bloomsbury Hotel, London
This event presented one of the first opportunities for sector specialists, principals, senior management teams and policy leaders to prepare for changes that the post-election world will demand.
Programme
09:50
Mike Baker, Broadcaster and Journalist
Welcome and introduction from Conference Chair
Biography: Mike Baker
10:10
Panel discussion: Streamlining services, working with employers and achieving co-opetition
Trevor Carson, Director, LSDA Northern Ireland (Part of LSN)
John Widowson, Chair, Mixed Economy Group, Principal and Chief Executive, New College Durham
Graham Hoyle OBE, Chief Executive, Association of Learning Provdiers (ALP)
Biography: Trevor Carson
Biography: Graham Hoyle OBE
Biography: John Widdowson CBE
10:40
Keynote address: Central Vs. local, individual Vs. mutual: FE funding and provision in a post-election world
Footage of John Hayes MP and Frances Maude MP speaking on Further Education at the Queen’s Speech Forum 2010
11:00
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:10
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
11:40
Geoff Russell, Chief Executive, Skills Funding Agency
Visions for FE and the role of the Skills Funding Agency
Biography: Geoff Russell
12:00
Shane Chowen, Vice-President, Further Education, National Union of Students
Maintaining expert students: How can the sector protect the learner?
Biography: Shane Chowen
12:15
Panel discussion: Growth markets, outstanding curricula and vocational pathways through FE
Nick Linford, Funding and Performance Consultant , Author The hands-on guide to post-16 funding
Peter Mayhew-Smith, Principal, Kingston College
Paul Steer, Director of Stakeholder Relations, OCR
Biography: Nick Linford
Biography: Peter Mayhew-Smith
Biography: Paul Steer
What's on now:
12:45
Melanie Hunt, Director of Learning and Skills, Ofsted
The Ofsted view: Delivering high quality in the midst of change
Question and answer session
Biography: Melanie Hunt
13:05
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:10
Buffet lunch, networking and exhibition
14:10
Biography: John Stone
14:30
Frank McLoughlin, Chair, 157 Group, Principal, City and Islington College
Working in partnerships: The FE USP
Biography: Frank McLoughlin CBE
14:45
Pat Bacon, Principal, St Helen's College, President, Association of Colleges
Technology for teaching and growth
Biography: Pat Bacon
15:00
Jane Williams, Executive Director, Further Education and 14-19, BECTA
Technology: the sector's strategic asset
Biography: Jane Williams
15:10
Graham Hoyle, Chief Executive, Association of Learning Providers
The impact of sector changes on day-to-day delivery
Biography: Graham Hoyle OBE
15:25
Questions and discussion: Session 3
15:35
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:55
Key issues seminar 1: Involving employers in 14-19 curriculum
Abigail Smith, Qualifications Reform Manager, UK Commission for Employment and Skills
Biography: Abigail Smith
15:55
Key issues seminar 2: The 'Equality Standard': Achieving equality and diversity within your organisation
Tim Grant, Principal and Chief Executive, Darlington College
Kate Hunter, Staff Development and Equalities Manager, Darlington College (Rated Outstanding Grade 1 and The Equality Standard Ofsted)
Robin Landman, Chief Executive, Network for Black Professionals
Biography: Tim Grant
Biography: Kate Hunter
Biography: Robin Landman
15:55
Key issues seminar 4: Technology to maintain quality and increase effciencies
Cathy Ellis, Director Harnessing Technology in FE and Skills, BECTA
Chris McLean, Vice Principal Quality and Information Services, North Hertfordshire College
Biography: Cathy Ellis
Biography: Chris McLean
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