Skills & Learning Events

Institute of Career Guidance (ICG) Masterclass: NEET - What Really Works?

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 01/12/2010 12:00:00 GMT

More information soon
Date is still TBC.

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference �Teaching and Learning 2010� - Advances in Teaching and Learning Research
Seville, Spain

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 29/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Three day conference. Posters and papers, up to a maximum of 7000 words, are invited on a large variety of topics and related fields.

Call for Papers
National Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) - 2010 Annual Conference on
London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 25/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The theme for this year�s event is: �Travelling Together - Evidence for Practice in the Learning & Skills Sector�. If you are, or if you know of any colleagues who would be, interested in submitting a paper to deliver a session at this year�s event, please do follow the weblink below to download the application form, etc. The closing date for submissions is: Thursday, 16 September 2010.

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

They have now confirmed some of Europe's strongest speakers, all experts in their field, to present at the 2010 Employment Week conference. The main conference sessions will run on both days of Employment Week and you can view the current confirmed topics and speakers at the link below.

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/11/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Future of Total Place
Delivering Efficiency Savings through Place-Based Budgets, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 22/10/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Capita�s 2nd National Conference on The Future of Total Place provides delegates with the latest updates from high level speakers defining the local government efficiency agenda, including the LGA, HM Treasury, Government and Chief Executives from some of the most influential councils in England.

Employment and Skills Summit 2010
London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 21/10/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This conference will bring together experts and stakeholders from across the public, private and third sectors to measure progress made so far, look to what needs to happen in the future, and consider the path to building a truly integrated employment and skills system for Britain.

Employment and Skills Summit 2010
London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 21/10/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Employment and Skills Summit 2010
London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 21/10/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Apprenticeships: the way forward?
Campaign for Learning, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 15/10/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The new Government has placed even greater emphasis than its predecessor on increasing the number and improving the quality of Apprenticeships. David Way, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service, will lead discussion on the future of Apprenticeships, with Mark Corney, Policy Adviser to the Campaign, providing a commentary. The event will be chaired by Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign.

Inaugural research conference
The Point of Partnership: Understanding Employer Engagement in Education
University of Warwick

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 15/10/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This October sees the inaugural research conference of the Education and Employers Taskforce. It will bring many of the leading researchers in the field together with policy-makers and practitioners.

Union Reps Training Day
�Learning � to beat the Recession� Atlantic Hotel, Newquay

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 30/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The programme will include sessions on the new rights around Time off for Training, the new funding and qualification changes, saving costs at home and in the workplace � improve your eco-skills. Further enquiries to
Geoff Hale 01726 626860.

Engaging Employers for the Learning Sector A National Conference 2010

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 27/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Working with Employers to Supplement Funded Revenue, Achieve Targets, Improve Skills and Productivity and Increase Employment.

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The University of Plymouth and Leading Edge Development have joined forces to bring you a conference that will enable you to explore how coaching can be effectively implemented and how it can be used to help your people, their teams and their organisations perform more at their best.

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Coaching is increasingly being seen as way of changing cultures in organisations, developing leaders and all employees, improving performance, and handling those issues that people have found difficult�

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference
University of the West of England, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 16/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This one day conference will explore issues of changing technology, impacts on patterns of regional and sub-regional change and policy implications. Contributions are very welcome from researchers and policy professionals from all sectors including government and not-for-profit organisations, higher education and private sector organisations.

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference
University of the West of England, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 16/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Further details tbc.

Adult Guidance Conference - The Implications of the New Adult Careers Service
Manchester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 16/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This annual ICG event is organised by practitioners for practitioners. The keynote speakers this year will be Adam Micklethwaite, Deputy Director, Adult Advancement, FE Directorate, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and Dave Simmonds, Chief Executive of the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion.

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference
University of the West of England, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 16/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 03/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

�ICE House� is an ESF Convergence-invested project which aims to research and embed teaching and learning methods that develop and support learners' skills in innovation, creativity and enterprise (ICE). It is being carried out by Cornwall College and the University of Plymouth, working in collaboration with Cornwall Learning (part of Cornwall Council) and the Peninsula Centre for Excellence in Teacher Training.

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
(Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 03/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 03/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 03/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Adult Guidance Conference - The Implications of the New Adult Careers Service
Manchester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 01/09/2010 12:00:00 GMT

New event just announced. Date is still TBC.

ICG Masterclass - Measuring the Impact of Careers Work
Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 22/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This master class combines findings from national research which show how CEIAG provides added value with practitioner perspectives that demonstrate how simple changes in practice can lead to increased effectiveness.

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference
Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 08/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The theme of the event is "A Road Less Travelled ... Research in the Lifelong Learning Sector" and we are pleased to announce that Professor Gert Biesta of The Stirling Institute of Education will be the Keynote Speaker.

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference
Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 08/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The day will provide a platform for those who are carrying out research through higher qualifications (e.g. MAs, EdDs, or PhDs) or funded CETT, HELP CETL, LSIS or IfL projects to disseminate their work. This year�s event will also include a series of practical sessions which will enable newer researchers to draw on the expertise of experienced researchers in addressing theoretical and methodological questions that can arise when planning/undertaking a research project.

South West LSRN Annual Conference 2010: �A Road Less Travelled ... Research in the Lifelong Learning Sector�
8 July 2010, Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 08/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Call for papers and contributions now out�

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference
Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 08/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

ACEG Annual Conference
7 - 8 July 2010, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 07/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This Conference celebrates the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Association, following a meeting at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge in 1969, and the Association's 40th Anniversary Dinner will be held on Thursday evening, followed by entertainment.

Engaging 16-19 year-olds in Learning:
Carrot or Stick: Participation, Retention and Achievement
Regent�s College, London,

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 02/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This is an opportunity to learn more about the obstacles to and opportunities for raising and maintaining the participation of young people in education and training until the age of 18 and beyond.

Engaging 16-19 year-olds in Learning - Carrot or Stick: Participation, Retention and Achievement
Regent's College, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 02/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This conference will address policy developments relating to participation, retention and achievement rates in post-16 education and training.

Welfare to Work UK Convention
1-2 July 2010, Liverpool

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 01/07/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Convention is the premier annual event for all those involved in support and advice to people who are out of work. Each year 1,000 delegates from across the UK gather to hear the latest developments and best practice case studies.

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch
29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 29/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Please keep the date free in your diary if you wish to attend. Public and private bodies will be charged �30 for the event, while there is a refundable charge of �10 to voluntary and community sector organisations. Email Diana Blake to book a place.

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch
29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 29/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Regional Support Centre South West Annual Conference
24 June 2010, Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 24/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

JISC RSCs (Regional Support Centres) exist to advise the learning providers of designated sectors to realise their ambitions in deployment of Information and Communications Technologies ( ICT) to achieve their organisational mission.

Regional Conference on Developing the Capacity of User-Led Organisations in the South West
23 June 2010, Exeter Racecourse, Devon.

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 23/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This conference is being run in partnership with South West Disability Equalities Network (SWDEN), Department of Health, ODi and NCIL. It aims to find solutions to ensuring that the milestone of a minimum of one ULO by December 2010 is achieved in each Local Authority in the South West. It also aims to ensure long-term sustainability of ULOs and improve partnership working between Local Authorities and ULO's.

Learning for the 21st Century
London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The essential conference for developing the curriculum and pedagogy for independent, �outstanding� learning.

Learning for the 21st Century
17 June 2010, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

The essential conference for developing the curriculum and pedagogy for independent, �outstanding� learning.

The Education and Skills Policies of the New Government London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 01/06/2010 12:00:00 GMT

This seminar will provide an in-depth critical assessment of the education and skills policies of the new coalition government as laid out in the coalition agreement. The final coalition agreement is due to be published shortly.

The EU: Lessons from the Continent
The SW RESB Annual Conference
18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 18/05/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Exciting international conference with top UK and EU speakers, including Chris Humphries CBE (UKCES) and Robert Strauss (EC).

The EU: Lessons from the Continent
The SW RESB Annual Conference
18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 18/05/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Exciting international conference with top UK and EU speakers, including Chris Humphries CBE (UKCES) and Robert Strauss (EC).

An evening of science and entertainment
29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 29/04/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Speakers include Robert Winston (tbc), Olivia Judson and Barbara Brinkman. For more information please email: Cerian Ayres.

An evening of science and entertainment
29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 29/04/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Speakers include Robert Winston (tbc), Olivia Judson and Barbara Brinkman. For more information please email: Cerian Ayres.

An evening of science and entertainment
29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 29/04/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Speakers include Robert Winston (tbc), Olivia Judson and Barbara Brinkman. For more information please email: Cerian Ayres.

South West STEM Careers Conference
26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 26/04/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Important regional STEM event focussing upon Careers and IAG. It will include workshops and keynote presentations. To receive further information and a booking form, email Ruth.

South West STEM Careers Conference
26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 26/04/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Important regional STEM event focussing upon Careers and IAG. It will include workshops and keynote presentations. To receive further information and a booking form, email Ruth.

Election 2010: The education and skills policies of the main parties
20 April 2010, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 20/04/2010 12:00:00 GMT

Detailed presentations will be delivered on each party�s specifics with regards to education and skills policies. Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign for Learning will chair the event with a summary provided by Professor Bob Fryer. As usual delegates will have plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues and raise questions.

Getting Those 'Not in Employment, Education or Training' (NEET) into Work Through Partnership

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 28/08/2008 12:00:00 GMT

28 August 2008, Westminster

Transforming Education for Cultural Services in the South West

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/07/2008 12:00:00 GMT

17 July 2008, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset.
The South West Lifelong Learning Network is running a free interactive event for employers, education officers, curators and staff in libraries, museums, archives, galleries and heritage sites.

Adult Learning: vive la revolution

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/07/2008 12:00:00 GMT

17 July 2008, London.
Following DIUS's consultations on informal learning and the statutory right to request time off for training, where next for adult learning?

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) Annual Conference - Changing Identities & "Dual Professionalism" in the Learning & Skills Sector

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/07/2008 12:00:00 GMT

10 July 2008, The Exchange, Bridgwater
Held in partnership with the SWitch & Peninsula Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETT)

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) Annual Conference - Changing Identities & "Dual Professionalism" in the Learning & Skills Sector

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/07/2008 12:00:00 GMT

10 July 2008, The Exchange, Bridgwater Held in partnership with the SWitch & Peninsula Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETT)

Time to Train: assessing the new right to request adult training

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/07/2008 12:00:00 GMT

17 July 2008, Campaign for Learning, London

Time to Train: assessing the new right to request adult training

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 17/07/2008 12:00:00 GMT

17 July 2008, Campaign for Learning, London

Welfare to Work Convention 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 25/06/2008 12:00:00 GMT

25/26 June 2008, ICC Birmingham

The Role of Apprentices in the Recession

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

12 February 2009, London

Just Suppose - A National CETT Conference hosted by the Peninsula & SWitch CETTs
15 May 2009, The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Keynote Speaker: Frank Coffield, Professor of Education at the University of London and author of "Just suppose teaching and learning became the first priority", will be joining delegates to discuss and debate the hot topics of the day.

Date for your Diary - HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This year's event will focus on the future role of Higher Education and will be addressing key issues for the South West in its development, and the role HE plays in society, the region and the wider environment. More details soon.

Requesting Time to Train
6 March 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This is a great opportunity to find out at the earliest possible instance about this new right to request time to train and what it means for you as an employer, employee, trade union official or representative or other stakeholder organisation involved in learning in the workplace.

Moving towards the creation of the Young People's Learning Agency
19 March 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

In the light of the Machinery of Government White Paper, �Raising Expectations: enabling the system to deliver�, and the passage of The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill through Parliament, this event will look at the creation of the new Young People�s Learning Agency. It will consider the role of the Young People�s Learning Agency in both the funding of 16-19 education and training and the funding of 14-19 education and training.

Weathering Storms: Regional Resilience and Future Proofing
11 March 2009, British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Climate change, demographic change and globalised economic change: How resilient is the region now, and how resilient can it be in the future to the known and unknown? While recognising that there will always be immediate and unpredictable events, can we look forward and plan for three, five, ten, fifteen or more years?

NIACE Spring policy briefing - The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill: What does it mean for adults?
9 March 2009, NIACE, Leicester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The coming creation of the Young People's Learning Agency heralds great change for anyone involved in 14 - 19 learning. You or a colleague might be interested in attending our upcoming event on the issue. Please see below for further details.

Higher Skills Pathfinder Conference

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

19 March 2009, Manchester

SW Regional Cultural Event

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

13th March 2009, The Exchange, Bridgewater.

Geoff Petty Workshop

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

10 March 2009, The Exchange, Bridgwater

National Learning Forum - The Impact of Learning on Change and Change on Learning

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

25 February 2008, London
Arie de Geus, expert and sought after adviser and speaker on organisational learning; author of award-winning business book 'The Living Company', on his perspective for organisational longevity.

Integrating Employment & Skills : Securing a Prosperous Future For All
April 28 2009, London,

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

In the current economic climate, it is more crucial than ever that employers concentrate on developing and retaining the vital skills and knowledge in people that will grow their businesses. Rising unemployment levels create a need for businesses to up-skill and re-skill existing employees.

The South West of England Regional Development Agency and Equality South West are organising a FREE event for businesses in the South West on the employment of migrant workers.

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The event will give employers an opportunity to learn about new immigration regulations and employment responsibilities and will make available a range of resources to help make the most of their migrant employees.

The event will be held on Wednesday 4th March at Taunton Racecourse. A draft programme and booking form are attached. Please return all completed booking forms to the address below or by emailing Jack Horwood

NEET Conference 2009

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Social Challenge or Opportunity for Inclusion? Tuesday, 10 February 2009, Cavendish Conference Centre, London

South West Branch of the Regional Studies Association, 23 January 2009, University of the West of England

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The South West Branch of the Regional Studies Association is a new initiative designed to facilitate and stimulate dialogue between policy makers and academics with an interest in England's South Wests region in an attempt to identify ways to enhance and improve the working of our economy and to make the region a better place to live.

To register and to reserve a place at this conference, please contact Dr Don J Webber, Department of Economics, Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK. E-mail: Don Webber

Learning to Learn in FE Conference

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

17 March 2009, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Integrating Employment and Skills: Securing a Prosperous Future for All, April 28 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Stakeholders at this event will be able to discuss and debate the key issues surrounding the importance of a highly skilled workforce to the UK economy and current employment rates.

Facing the Future, 5 February 2009, The Lifeboat College in Poole

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

�Facing the Future� is a unique opportunity to attend a �one-stop-shop� event designed to support your business with all the people solutions needed to respond to the pressures of the credit crunch and recession, such as greater efficiencies, reduced absenteeism and better return on investment.

CIPD Employee Engagement Conference, 27 January 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

A new report on employee engagement will be showcased at the Spotlight on Employee Engagement Conference next month. The report, part commissioned by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and undertaken by Kingston Business School looks more closely at the employee attitudes and behaviour that appear to drive high levels of engagement.

South West Branch of the Regional Studies Association, 23 January 2009, University of the West of England

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The South West Branch of the Regional Studies Association is a new initiative designed to facilitate and stimulate dialogue between policy makers and academics with an interest in England's South West�s region in an attempt to identify ways to enhance and improve the working of our economy and to make the region a better place to live.

Invitation to Tackling Worklessness Seminar, 19 January, Gloucester Rugby Club

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The seminar will give a taste of the evolving national and regional context of both worklessness and the measures and structures being put in place to address it. There will be a particular focus on the changes in the benefits system. To complement the wider perspective, there will also be an opportunity to hear about the local experience and to participate in workshops to examine particular issues faced by key groups of people.

For more information contact Sally Chaplin at Gloucestershire County Council 01242 864181

Integrating the UK Employment and Skills Agenda: New Initiatives to Build a World Class Workforce, 12 May 2009, Westminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This Westminster Briefing Conference will give delegates the opportunity to discuss and be informed on the Government�s vision for world class skills in the UK by 2020, and the implications for employers, local authorities, educational institutions and service providers.

Employing Migrant Workers

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

4 March 2009, Taunton Racecourse. FREE event for businesses in the South West loking at the employment of migrant workers.

Launch of the SW Race Equality Forum
24 April 2009, Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The event has been based upon key areas including case work, race inequality in the workplace, civic participation in line with PSA 15 and local elections to name but a few.

Integrating Employment and Skills: Securing a Prosperous Future for All, April 28 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Stakeholders at this event will be able to discuss and debate the key issues surrounding the importance of a highly skilled workforce to the UK economy and current employment rates.

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Skills Funding Regional Consultation
8 May 2009, Dillington House, Ilminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Please join us to discuss the emerging skills priorities for rural industries in the South West. During this event we will review the Framework being developed to target RDPE funding and ensure that farmers, horticulturalists, foresters and food businesses become more sustainable, competitive and better connected to their markets. Contact: Sam Gates

LSRN Annual Conference 2009 - Call for Papers
�Whose Class is it Anyway?� - regulation and autonomy in further education and lifelong learning
10 July 2009, Dillington House, Near Ilminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This conference focuses on the professional role of teachers in FE colleges and the lifelong learning sector. We would encourage all proposals for papers to reference explicitly the ways in which they addresses the conference theme, and in particular the lessons which can be taken by practitioners. The deadline for submissions to present papers and/or facilitate workshops is 12.00 noon on Friday, 1 May 2009.

NIACE EVENTS: Realising The Learning Revolution and others

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Policy briefing: Realising The Learning Revolution
21 April 2009, The Abbey Centre, London
Migration and Community Cohesion: The Implications for Lifelong Learning
22 April 2009, NIACE, Leicester
Freedom to teach, freedom to learn
11 May 2009, London
Gender on the Agenda: Women, skills and work seminar
18 June 2009, London
The Public Value of Adult Learning
30 June 2009, London

Free staff development events from the SWLLN for learning and training providers

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

APEL and Accreditation Conference
21 May 2009
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Entry to HE: IAG, Admissions, Transition Conference
2nd June 2009
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SWLLN CPD and Work-based Learning Conference
23rd June 2009
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SW Regional Employment and Skills Partnership Annual Conference

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Higher level skills in the workplace � helping the South West HE sector to meet the 2020 World Class Skills Challenge
12 May 2009, Sandy Park, Exeter A highly skilled workforce has never been more important to business, and the Government is committed to achieving the target of 40% of adults holding higher education qualifications by 2020. In order to do this universities and FE colleges are going to have to do more with business. This event brings together speakers from business and higher education from other regions in order to:
- Describe models that are being successfully rolled-out and
- Stimulate increased higher level skills development activity directly between employers, their staff and HE institutions in the South West
For more information contact Hannah Saxby.

Adult Skills in an Age of Rising Unemployment
06 May 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Learning to Break the Mould
29 April, Somerset College of Art and Technology, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This event is primarily for members of the South West Learning Providers� Equality and Diversity network, others involved with post-16 learning, and those who are interested in developing good equality and diversity policies and practices will also be welcomed.

World Class Skills 2009 Conference and Exhibition
9 July 2009, Church House Conference Centre Westminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This Conference and Exhibition will bring together those organisations and individuals actively involved in the planning and delivery of skills and employment services, providing a unique opportunity to debate and share cross-sector knowledge and best practice and build and strengthen partnerships.

Barriers to Training and Skills Development in RURAL AREAS 24 March 2009, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

In this Learning Theme we will explore:
- the extent to which rurality creates barriers to training and skills development, for employers, employees and job-seekers;
- the nature of the barriers and reasons for their existence;
- how these barriers have been and could be overcome.

Making Change that works - 2009 Leadership Conference
10 June 2009, Latimer Conference Centre, Chesham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The British Quality Foundation and the Leadership Trust Foundation present their annual leadership conference.

Challenges and Opportunities: Free half day seminar for Third Sector Learning providers on the Changes in the Learning Landscape
24 March 2009, X-Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Third Sector learning providers have to adapt to a range of changes in their environment. Some of these may be challenges and some will be opportunities. Third Sector learning providers make an enormous contribution to the provision of learning and skills opportunities in the region, and it is essential that your voice is heard. The Third Sector National Learning Alliance aims to be a voice for Third Sector Providers and is working in partnership with the Campaign for Learning's 'Accelerate Family Learning' project and the Learning Curve to host a half-day seminar on the changes in the learning landscape. This is an opportunity for Voluntary and Community organisations, and social enterprise, to find out what these changes might mean and to have a say in how they affect them and their learners.

RESP Annual Conference - Higher Level Skills in the Workplace
12 May 09, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

More information soon�

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) Annual Conference 2009
10 July 2009, Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Advanced diary notice.

World Class Skills 2009 Conference and Exhibition
9 July 2009, Church House Conference Centre Westminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Launch of the SW Race Equality Forum
24 April 2009, Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The event has been based upon key areas including case work, race inequality in the workplace, civic participation in line with PSA 15 and local elections to name but a few.

NIACE Spring policy briefing
26 March 2009, NIACE, Leicester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The New Opportunities White Paper:
Fair Chances for the Future - What does it mean for adults?

Just Suppose - A National CETT Conference hosted by the Peninsula & SWitch CETTs
15 May 2009, The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Barriers to Training and Skills Development in RURAL AREAS
24 March 2009, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Learning to Learn in FE Conference
17 March 2009, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

In times of recession, learning and training may be considered at risk from budget cuts, but in practice gain a new importance. 'Soft' and 'employability' skills are key - and as FE Colleges deliver so much of the UK's vocational and skills-based learning, investment in this sector is now more important than ever.

Weathering Storms: Regional Resilience and Future Proofing
11 March 2009, British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Get Ahead & Beat the Credit Crunch: Up to �1,000 Towards Leadership & Management Development
11 March 2009, Watershed, Bristol, OR
20 March 2009, Alverton Manor, Truro, Cornwall

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

- Sharpen your leadership skills. Train to Gain is offering up to �1,000 towards the cost of development activity through their Leadership and Management Advisory Service;
- Find out how the National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural Skills can help you;
- Find out future solutions for training in the creative and cultural industries: Creative Apprenticeships, E-Learning, Mentoring.

Please RSVP to href="mailto:guinevere.nwaobilo@ccskills.org.uk">Guinevere Nwaobilo.

Creativity - 99% Inspiration, 1% Perspiration?
07 July 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Creative learning and thinking is essential to development in science, technology and the arts and is integral to successful enterprise. So how do we foster our own creativity, and the creativity of those we work and learn with?

HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Mental Health and Adult Learning and Skills: Policy and Practice - 30 September 2008, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The workshop will benefit experienced practitioners and managers from a range of organisations, who wish to reflect upon and develop their skills and practice.

Transforming your organisation through Disability Equality - 20 October 2008, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The workshop will benefit those with an interest in and commitment to disability equality for staff and learners.

Wellbeing: 'A contented state of being happy, healthy and prosperous' - 02 October 2008, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

It's something we all aspire to, but how often do we consider the impact that 'wellbeing' has on people's lives, their capability and productivity at work and their ability to learn?

Adult Skills in an Age of Rising Unemployment
18 May 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Nick Isles, a specialist in Welfare to Work policy, formerly of the Work Foundation and currently Managing Director of Corporate Agenda, will provide an overview of Welfare to Work policy in the aftermath of Budget 2009. Nick will also look at the specific role of adult skills in an age of mass unemployment. The session will be chaired by Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign for Learning, and Mark Corney, Policy Adviser to the Campaign, will act as respondent. As usual delegates will have plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues.

Widening Participation: Shaping the Way Ahead for Adult Education - 24 September 2008, Westminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Is adult education in crisis? The Government has recently launched a consultation document to investigate the future of adult learning entitled, Informal Adult Learning - Shaping the Way Ahead. Since 2005, approximately 1.5 million adults have left their training courses or studies, according to a recent survey by the National Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE).

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference �Teaching and Learning 2009� - Excellence and Quality: Timeless Challenges in Education
7-9 December, Porto � Portugal

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The scope of the TL2009 conference is wide and covers all areas around Education from teaching to learning perspectives. All accepted papers will be published in the TL2009 Proceedings (book and CD) with ISBN.

Transforming your organisation through Disability Equality - 20 October 2008, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The workshop will benefit those with an interest in and commitment to disability equality for staff and learners.

Wellbeing: 'A contented state of being happy, healthy and prosperous' - 02 October 2008, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

It's something we all aspire to, but how often do we consider the impact that 'wellbeing' has on people's lives, their capability and productivity at work and their ability to learn?

Mental Health and Adult Learning and Skills: Policy and Practice - 30 September 2008, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The workshop will benefit experienced practitioners and managers from a range of organisations, who wish to reflect upon and develop their skills and practice.

Widening Participation: Shaping the Way Ahead for Adult Education - 24 September 2008, Westminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Is adult education in crisis? The Government has recently launched a consultation document to investigate the future of adult learning entitled, Informal Adult Learning � Shaping the Way Ahead. Since 2005, approximately 1.5 million adults have left their training courses or studies, according to a recent survey by the National Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE).

WELFARE TO WORK 08 - Delivering a 21st century workforce - 26 November 2008, Business Design Centre, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Increasing UK competitiveness requires a skilled, motivated and rewarded workforce. Join a 400-strong audience as this groundbreaking conference examines the key government strategies that will enable the UK workforce to make the successful transition from benefits to sustained work.

Mental Health and Employment Event - Individual Placement & Support

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Tuesday 7 October, Plymouth 9.30am-1pm

Thursday 23 October, Swindon 9.30am-1pm

Wednesday 12 November, Dorset 1-4.30pm

An introduction to the Individual Placement & Support model, which is widely recognised as being an effective approach in helping people experiencing mental ill health find and remain in employment. These free events will be taking place in Plymouth, Swindon and Dorset and last half a day, including lunch.

Contact: leanne.caldwell@csip.org.uk

Adult FE and the Economic Downturn - 16 October 2008, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This Campaign for Learning briefing will examine whether we need a more flexible Adult FE system that can respond to the economic cycle. During periods of stable and steady economic growth the balance of public funding can be directed at an employer-driven system of Train to Gain and Adult Apprenticeships. Conversely, during an economic downturn, employer demand might be low, but adult demand might rise as those fearing the loss of their jobs need to be up-skilled and re-skilled.

Tackling Social Exclusion Through Partnership - Removing The Barriers - 22 October 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Taking place at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster supported by the Social Exclusion Task Force, Cabinet Office.

Place-Shaping and the Sub-National Review - 18 September 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Local Futures is organising a national conference, in conjunction with the Local Government Association, on Creating Local Economic Prosperity: Delivering the Sub-National Review (SNR). The conference will be held in London on 18 September and aims to assess the practical implications of the SNR for local authorities in the run up to its passing into law in November and its relationship to the wider place-shaping agenda.

Tackling Social Exclusion Through Partnership - Removing The Barriers - 22 October 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Taking place at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster supported by the Social Exclusion Task Force, Cabinet Office.

Talent and Management Development Summit 2008 - 9 October 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Nurturing Functional and Leadership Skills, Aligning Performance and Potential and Lowering Recruitment Costs

Widening Participation: Shaping the Way Ahead for Adult Education in the UK - 24 September 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

During the next three years (2008 - 2010/11), spending by the Government on adult learning is set to increase by �600million to �4.8billion. The Government has further underlined its commitment to lifelong learning and its understanding of the changing nature and setting of adult learning by launching a consultation document entitled: Informal Adult Learning � Shaping the Way Ahead.

Place-Shaping and the Sub-National Review - 18 September 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

One Race One South West - 18 September 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The event is hosted by South West Racial Equality Councils Network (SWRECN) and supported by Equality South West. There will be various exciting speakers, and the event will be held at Somerset College of Arts and Technology in Taunton.

Flexible New Deal Subcontracting and Networking Opportunity - 15 August 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This event will enable organisations who are interested in working with the short listed Prime Contractors to begin discussions with them. If you are interested in attending the event you will find further detail and can download the delegates application form by using the hyperlink below to the DWP internet site-supplying DWP.

HERDA-SW Annual Conference

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

13th & 14th November 2008, The Imperial Hotel, Torquay

National Learning Forum - Can We Learn Our Way to Happiness?

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

London, 02 October 2008

Place-Shaping and the Sub-National Review - 18 September 2008

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

QCF - The Bigger Picture - Helping you become demand-led, 25 November , (London), 9 December (Birmingham) & 10 December (Leeds)

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

These events are targeted at those who have begun to consider the implications of the reforms to vocational qualifications for their organisations and now require more detailed information on how the QCF can contribute to other organisational priorities.

Becoming a World Leader in Skills, 12 January, 2009, Royal Commonwealth Society, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Contributors include:
- Tom Wilson, Head of Organisation, TUC
- Elaine McMahon, Principal, Hull College
- David Scott, Headteacher, All Saints' College, Newcastle upon Tyne
- David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - ECLO and conference sponsors, the KPC Groep, welcome contributions to their 2009 conference �Vitality in Organisations � Fit Until the Finish�. June 18 - 19, 2009, Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Organisational vitality is an important issue in the area of complexity, diversity and uncertainty making it a constant challenge to develop and lead sustainable organisational forms for future generations. Concern over the rapidly ageing European labour force calls for increased attention to the potential �skills and knowledge gaps� that will emerge and the different approaches needed to develop a new cadre of �vital� staff.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - Families, learning, impact and the national agendas: Research, policy and practice, 22 - 23 January 2009, Sheffield

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This year's Family Learning Local Authority Group & NIACE conference will link theory with policy and practice and look at the impact of learning within a family context. It will bring together those who share knowledge and expertise from their experience and research and those who have an interest in Family Learning and Parental / Carer Involvement in a broad range of contexts. This might include anyone who is working with families and parents or those engaging with learning taking place in family settings.

Becoming a World Leader in Skills, 12 January, 2009, Royal Commonwealth Society, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Learning to Learn Conference, 12 December 2008, Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Find out the latest developments in the Learning to Learn agenda including:
- Practical learning to learn approaches that are creating motivation and raising achievement in schools across the country
- How learning to learn is a key catalyst in developing your 2020 approach to Personalising Learning
- What part Learning to Learn plays in the Every Child Matters outcomes
- Implementing the SEAL framework in the classroom
- Developing a competency based curriculum based on Learning to Learn following changes in KS3 orders
- How Learning to Learn is the first step to creating independent learners
- The new exciting future of learners with ICT in schools
- Cover Bug - an amazing new system for covering absent teachers and students' learning to learn.

Practitioner research in the learning and skills sector Developing professional identity and practice, 4 December 2008, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The theme of this year's Learning and Skills Research Network conference, 'professional identity and practice', is of huge importance to colleagues working across the sector. The nature of professionalism and professional identity in its current contexts continues to be problematic, contested, and debated. This conference allows us to explore and debate the notion of professionalism, including questions around where, how and whether professionalism exists or is being eroded or developed (or not) for staff and students in the sector.

Researching the needs of disadvantaged learners and non-learners

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

3 December 2008, Sheffield, 10:00am - 3:30pm
10 December 2008, Birmingham, 10:00am - 3:30pm
11 December 2008, London, 10:00am - 3:30pm

South West Forum Annual Conference - Independent and Indispensable: The future for South West social purpose organisations, 25 and 26 November, Bournemouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Speakers:
Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive, Directory of Social Change
Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for the South West
Faith Davey, South West Regional Manager, Age Concern England
Nick Hurd MP, Shadow Minister for Charities, Voluntary Bodies and Social Enterprise
Mark Sharman, Chief Executive, Help and Care, and
Peter Wanless, Chief Executive, Big Lottery Fund

QCF - The Bigger Picture - Helping you become demand-led, 25 November , (London), 9 December (Birmingham) & 10 December (Leeds)

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

UK Funding WorkShop - 25 November 2008, Jurys Inn, City Centre, Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Working with and applying to Trusts and Foundations

HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

South West Forum Annual Conference - Independent and Indispensable: The future for South West social purpose organisations, 25 and 26 November, Bournemouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

CIPD Employee Engagement Conference, 27 January 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November, Torbay

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This year's event will focus on the future role of Higher Education (HE) and will be addressing key issues for the South West in its development, and the role HE plays in society, the region and the wider environment.

Empowering and Engaging Citizens in our Communities, 6 November, The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

One of a series of Road Shows being run around the South West region to highlight the importance of bringing government closer to people, passing power from Whitehall to local councils and direct to local communities.

Training for creative industries advisors

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

- 18 November � The Forum, Cheltenham
- 27 November � The Innovation Centre, Exeter University
Arts Compass is a practical training course to develop advisors� skills in helping artists and creative enterprises navigate their way to business and creative success. It offers you a chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a fun and relaxed environment and network with peers from across the region.

HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November, Torbay

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Step this Way Event - 10 November 2008, The Falmouth Hotel

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

After the success of their previous events, Step this way is organising a 3rd Networking Event. They have booked guest speaker Clare Whitney from Business Link. The aim of this meeting is for our guest speaker to give a talk on business services available.

Diplomas and Higher Education: Curriculum and Progression Event - 6 November 2008, Thistle Hotel, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The event is being hosted by The Western Vocational Lifelong Learning Network (WVLLN) in conjunction with the regional local authority 14-19 advisors, Aimhigher and the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust and will be focusing on Diplomas and Higher Education Progression and Curriculum.

WELFARE TO WORK 08: Delivering a 21st century workforce - 26 November 2008, Business Design Centre, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November, Tobay

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

2015: Creating a Culture for Learning to Learn - 4 November, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

How do current policy initiatives fit with learners� attitudes to learning?

Job mobilities in Europe -17 October 2008 Brussels, Belgium

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Based on representative data collected in six European countries, the papers presented during the conference analyse the current mobility flows and the explanation of the corresponding consequences for society, economy, demographic development, gender equality, and quality of life in Europe. The findings of the study identify new challenges for the economy and suggest a change of political strategies directed to job mobility.

Practitioner research in the learning and skills sector Developing professional identity and practice, 4 December 2008, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

New NIACE Seminars

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

NIACE, the Regional LSC, and the Local Authority Adult Learning Executive Group have been running a Seminar Programme for two years now. It has focused on key issues relevant to the development of adult learning provision. The Seminars have attracted over two hundred delegates from Local Authorities and the LSC and involved presenters drawn from national, regional and sub-regional organisations/agencies in order to utilise regional and national expertise to reflect the breadth and depth of the issues.

The SW Regional LSC, the SW Local Authority Adult Learning Executive Group and NIACE have now developed a series of four seminars for 2010, with a particular focus on adult learning and skills in the economic recession, the value of local intelligence, and personalization. The Seminar format is designed to provide:
- national perspective(s);
- regional contexts, methods and resources;
- practical case studies demonstrating how strategic direction is managed in terms of �on the ground� reality.

The Seminars are all half-a-day, followed by lunch. The venue is Learning South West near Taunton. You can book into as many of the Seminars as you wish - they are free of charge. When you sign-up to a Seminar(s) you will be sent log-on details of our dedicated Information Platform - and there you will be able to access a wide range of resources related to the Seminars� topics. The Seminars are:
- January 21 - Adult Learning and the Economic recession
- February 25 - Developing Community Intelligence
- March 16 - Community Cohesion
- March 30 - Personalisation of the Service Offer

If you wish to register on one or more, or want further information, please mail: Simon Mauger.

Building a Society for All Ages: Responding to the White Paper
10 September 2009, Renaissance House, Leicester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This seminar will be relevant to those who plan or provide educational programmes for people over 60, or who are responsible for broader strategies to promote their wellbeing and social engagement.

NIACE Family and Intergenerational Learning Network Annual Conference
3 February, Llandrindod Wells

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Part of NIACE Dysgu Cymru's work for the Welsh Assembly Government for 2009 -10 has been to measure the benefits of community-focused schools for adults and the wider community. During the day there will be an opportunity for delegates to look at the investment in community-focused schools and to make recommendations for inclusion in a NIACE Dysgu Cymru policy paper.

Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Conference
25 January 2010, Manchester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Capita�s 8th National Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Conference will provide key stakeholders with the latest policy and practical guidance for reducing NEET numbers throughout the UK.

Bridging the gap between manufacturing industry and initial vocational education and training
3 February 2010, Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Council of European Employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-Based Industries will bring together the experts and policy-makers for the debate on how cooperation between industry and VET schools can be supported and fostered at all levels.

Alliance UK Conference
2-3 February 2010, Solihull

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

- Day 1 is dedicated to the sectoral approach to UK economic recovery.
- Day 2 is dedicated to the Qualifications & Credit Framework Readiness and is free of charge.

The Adult FE Fees Review
19 January 2010, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced a review of fees in adult FE and skills. This session will explore how providers can collect fees from both adults and employers across adult-responsive and employer-responsive provision. The session will also consider the lessons that can be taken from HE in relation to fees policy. Mick Fletcher, policy consultant, will discussion current policy, arrangements of fees, Train to Gain and Adult Apprenticeships. Mark Corney, policy adviser to the Campaign, will look at the role of loans to adults and employers in adult FE and HE. Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign, will chair the session and as usual, delegates will have plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues.

The Conservative Consultation on the FEFC funding model and Skills Accounts
12 January 2010, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The Conservatives have published a consultation paper on their proposal for a FEFC and the development of lifelong learning accounts. Mick Fletcher, Consultant and Mark Corney policy adviser to the Campaign for Learning will discuss the key issues in the paper and help delegates formulate their responses to the consultation. The deadline for the consultation is Friday, 15 January 2010. Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign for Learning, will chair the event. As usual delegates will have plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues after the presentations.

Full Time FE from 14: Giving Real Choice to 14 Year Olds
12 January, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The Conservatives announced at their October Manchester conference a proposal to enable 14 year olds to study full time in FE colleges. This policy briefing will consider the advantages and disadvantages of this radical proposal and assess its contribution to strengthening pupil choice in the 14-19 phase. Consultant Mick Fletcher will kick off the debate and Mark Corney, policy adviser to the Campaign, will act as respondent.

ECLO - Learning Excellence, a Survival Guide in Troublesome Times
12 May 2010, Larespark Hotel, Istanbul

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

ECLO will hold its 17th International conference in Europe�s 2010 City of Culture, Istanbul. There is still one week left to submit proposal for a paper / presentation.

Bridging the gap between manufacturing industry and initial vocational education and training
3 February 2010, Brussels

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Council of European Employers of the Metal, Engineering and Technology-Based Industries will bring together the experts and policy makers for the debate on how cooperation between industry and VET schools can be supported and fostered at all levels.

Welfare Reform Conference
24 February 2010 - Central London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Capita�s 5th National Welfare Reform Conference brings together senior representatives from the three main political parties to present their strategies for welfare reform ahead of next year�s election.

The role of RDAs in the work of the SFA
18 January 2010, Warrington

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills is both responsible for RDAs and the forthcoming SFA. This policy event will examine the specific role of RDAs in the work of the SFA in England.

FREE, informal one-to-one advice clinics for social enterprises

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

February 2010
3 February, Frome
10 February, Exeter
16 February, Bristol
17 February, Dorchester
24 February, Plymouth

March 2010
3 March, Torquay
10 March, Taunton
16 March, Bristol
17 March, Barnstaple
24 March, Bournemouth

If you are a social enterprise or established community organisation and need good advice to develop your ideas further, here is an opportunity for a one-to-one chat with one of their qualified business advisors. The advisors are social enterprise specialists and will provide no-obligation, practical advice on how to grow your organisation to the next stage. Contact: Maria White

ECLO - Learning Excellence, a Survival Guide in Troublesome Times
12 May 2010, Larespark Hotel, Istanbul

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

ECLO will hold its 17th International conference in Europe�s 2010 City of Culture, Istanbul.

Refreshed NEET strategy
17 December 2009, 2pm - 4pm, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

With DCSF planning to publish a refreshed NEET strategy for 16-18 year old before Christmas, the Campaign for Learning has asked Jim Hillage, Director of Research at the Institute for Employment Studies, to examine how the NEET problem cam be reduced in the lead up to raising the participation age to 17 in 2013 and to 18 in 2015. Respondents� will include Mick Fletcher and Mark Corney, policy adviser to the Campaign. As usual delegates will have plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues following the presentations.

How Best Can We Deliver The New Framework For Higher Education?
15 February, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

How can universities best contribute to boosting economic growth and improving social mobility while strengthening research, teaching and choice.

Business Drop in Sessions and One-to-One Surgeries for Social Enterprises in Cornwall
9 & 16 December 2009, 13 & 27 January 2010, 10 & 24 February 2010, and 10 March 2010

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Co-active is delivering a series of business drop in sessions and one-to-one surgeries in Cornwall and Bristol. These will involve an hour with a specialist business advisor who can help with information and advice on legal structures, financing, contracting, planning new products and services, and general business planning. They may also be able to put you in touch with other specialist services. Please contact: Marie

National Skills Strategy and the Framework for Higher Education
3 December 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

With the publication of the National Skills Strategy and the Higher Education Framework paper, this session will look at the development of adult skills and HE policy under the present Labour government. Mick Fletcher will look at the funding of adult skills and the new arrangements for the involvement of RDAs, LAs and City regions.

How Best Can We Deliver The Most Effective Skills Strategy? 7 December, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

This CPPS seminar brings together key figures from across sectors in the important debate on how to successfully tackle the challenges of delivering highest quality skills so that the UK economy is best equipped for success in the competitive world beyond the recession and individuals have greatest opportunity and prosperity.

Government�s Migration Advisory Committee - regional forum event
3 December, Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way, Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

They are currently in the process of visiting all regions of the UK to engage with employers and organisations at a local and regional level. The aim is to develop a better understanding of the Committee�s work and to hear what stakeholders have to say about skilled labour shortages in the South West.

It�s the Stupid Economy � Urban Forum�s Annual Conference
3rd December 2009, Central Hall Westminster, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Key note speaker is Vince Cable MP who will be addressing delegates on the theme of the conference: meeting the challenges of building sustainable local communities today.

Creating a balance in lifelong learning: The Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning
26 November, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

Following the release of the Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning's report, 'Learning Through Life', we are delighted that Tom Schuller, Director of the Inquiry, will be joining us to discuss the issues raised in the report.

Delivering Future Jobs
3 December, Barbican Centre, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Economic & Social Inclusion and its Supporters invites you to a 1 day conference which brings together local partners to take the lead against worklessness.

Innovating e-Learning 2009
24 - 27 November 2009 ONLINE

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
If you are a researcher, institutional manager or practitioner involved in technology-enhanced learning and teaching, Innovating e-Learning 2009 will be of interest to you. Delegates from further and higher education and from overseas are welcome.

Alliance UK Conference
2-3 February 2010, Solihull

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT

- Day 1 is dedicated to the sectoral approach to UK economic recovery.
- Day 2 is dedicated to the Qualifications & Credit Framework Readiness and is free of charge.

Learning and Development - the next five years
10 June 2010, Open University, Milton Keynes

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This conference provides the opportunity for Learning & Development professionals to update their knowledge of a range of initiatives to better equip and engage learners and increase the impact of learning.

Population and Employment in the South West:
A SWRSB Alliance Meeting
7 April, Taunton Conference Centre, Somerset

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Attendees will hear the emerging results of the Population Debate 2010 Horizon Scanning survey and then share knowledge to help test the results in preparation for the Debate report. The final analysis, including input from Alliance members, will influence key regional strategies.

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch
29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Please keep the date free in your diary if you wish to attend. Public and private bodies will be charged �30 for the event, while there is a refundable charge of �10 to voluntary and community sector organisations. Email Diana Blake to book a place.

Choices in a Recession � Training and Development for all Union Learning Reps in Cornwall
31 March 2010, the Westberry Hotel, Bodmin, Cornwall

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
In the current recession there is greater uncertainty in the labour market. There is wide discussion of possible job cuts in the public sector. Union Reps need to be aware of what options are open to their members at this difficult time. The first session of the day will update reps on the legal position surrounding redundancy. Delegates can then make their own choices from 4 workshop sessions. The PCS will lead a session about the importance of the upcoming election and the choices we all face. To register email Carrie at SW TUC.

The EU: Lessons from the Continent
The SW RESP Annual Conference
18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Exciting international conference with top UK and EU speakers, including Chris Humphries CBE (UKCES) and Robert Strauss (EC).

South West STEM Careers Conference
26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Important regional STEM event focussing upon Careers and IAG. It will include workshops and keynote presentations. To receive further information and a booking form, email Ruth.

Health, Wealth and Happiness: What Makes a Prosperous Region?
31st March 2010, the Assembly Rooms, Bath

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The conference will bring together an excellent range of speakers and panelists to consider what we mean by prosperity, how we can measure it, and how we might plan to deliver a shared aspiration for the region.

Employment and Skills: The Role of Regeneration in Supporting Communities
23 March 2010, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
SLIM�s new Learning Theme looks at how we can get the best jobs and skills benefits from regeneration. Government has defined regeneration as, �a set of activities that reverse economic, social and physical decline in areas where market forces will not do this without support from the government�. Whilst the focus of this Learning Theme is on the link between regeneration, jobs and skills, there are clear lessons for the ways in which local areas can benefit from wider economic development activities.

Regional Support Centre South West Annual Conference
24 June 2010, Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Challenges, Choices and Change in the Age of Enterprise and Engagement.

Creative Approaches to Working with Learners with LLN Needs
23 March 2010, Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
It will provide an opportunity to discuss ways to engage learners in a range of learning opportunities and to consider what some of the challenges and issues might be in ensuring that these learners are given the quality support that they need to keep them engaged and to help them progress.

Employment and Skills: The Role of Regeneration in Supporting Communities
23 March 2010, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
SLIM�s new Learning Theme looks at how we can get the best jobs and skills benefits from regeneration. Government has defined regeneration as, �a set of activities that reverse economic, social and physical decline in areas where market forces will not do this without support from the government�. Whilst the focus of this Learning Theme is on the link between regeneration, jobs and skills, there are clear lessons for the ways in which local areas can benefit from wider economic development activities.

16-19 Funding and Commissioning: The Year Ahead
3 February 2010, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
From April 2010, the Young People's Learning Agency will hold responsibility for securing enough suitable education and training provision for all young people. Speaker: Rob Wye

Employment and Skills: The Role of Regeneration in Supporting Communities
23 March 2010, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
SLIM�s new Learning Theme looks at how the South West can get the best jobs and skills benefits from regeneration. Government has defined regeneration as, �a set of activities that reverse economic, social and physical decline in areas where market forces will not do this without support from the government�. Whilst the focus of this Learning Theme is on the link between regeneration, jobs and skills, there are clear lessons for the ways in which local areas can benefit from wider economic development activities.

International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) Annual Lecture
10 December 2009, University of Derby

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Dr Barrie Hopson, an eminent author of careers materials, will give the keynote presentation, hosted by Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Derby.

NIACE Seminar Change!
Learning through Life
30 March 2010, Learning South West, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Due to the high level of interest in the NIACE-sponsored Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning, they are changing Seminar 4 in their current Programme and devoting it to a presentation and discussion on the Inquiry�s Recommendations and the content of the Inquiry�s Report �Learning through Life�. Send your name and email address to Simon Mauger.

Information, Advice & Guidance Conference
22 March 2010, Lakeside Centre, Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This one day conference will aim to bring together the growing demands on IAG, review the benefits of multi-agency work and collaboration to deliver improved IAG provision. Explore IAG issues of delivering impartial IAG and referral processes under the present fragmented system. Investigate the new systems, qualifications and progression routes which will support advisors, policies and qualifications for the development of the IAG professionals.

Campaign for Learning Events 10 March 2010, 19 Buckingham Street, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
- Tough times for Adult FE: implications for Further Education Colleges
- University not the Dole: more places and fair funding for HE

Capita's 5th National
Welfare Reform Conference
24 February 2010, Central London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
In an uncertain political landscape this conference gives delegates a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of the future plans for the UK welfare system.

Last call for places
Skills for the Future seminar
24 February, Government Office for the South West, Bristol

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Hosted by the West of England Local Intelligence Network (Intelligence West). The event will start with registration and refreshments at 10.00 am and finish at 2.00 pm (lunch provided).

Somerset LIM Conference
Are there a few green shoots, or are there STEM�s
24 February 2010, Dillington House, Ilminster

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Following on from their very successful event last year, Connect South West Ltd (formally Connexions-Somerset) in partnership with STEM and SW RDA are hosting their second annual Labour Market Information Conference. This unique event will give you the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops run by experts in their fields covering topics on employability and the future skills needs in Somerset, the south West and the UK. Please RSVP Nina Allen asap please as places are limited.

Educational Futures
Seminar 2: From Theory Into Practice
11 March 2010, University of Exeter Graduate School of Education, St Luke�s Campus, Exeter, EX1 2LU

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The event offers opportunities for mapping out motivations, assumptions and theoretical positions inherent in a sample of educational futures work, and for considering how the field of futures-orientated education might develop both theory and practice. They hope to begin to develop the basis of a manifesto, through critical engagement with:
- Overview of current futures-oriented research in education.
- Where this work has come from, and the institutional and cultural contexts and values frames through which such work is being developed.
- Models of the future inherent in such work.

In this way they intend therefore to expose the assumptions, the values, the economics, resources and gaps in research in educational futures in order to develop strategies for �getting better at futures thinking in education�.

Welfare to Work UK Convention
1-2 July 2010, ACC, Liverpool

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The General Election will be held on or before 3 June 2010. Whatever the result, tackling unemployment and worklessness will be clear government priorities and welfare policy will be subject to further reform. The Convention will therefore provide an immediate opportunity to discuss government plans and how we can work together to improve the design and delivery of services to get people back to work and meet the challenges ahead.

European Offender Employment Forum
15/16 April, Valencia

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The European Offender Employment Forum is very grateful to it's Spanish partners, PATIM, and the Fundacion Bancaja for providing the venue for this year�s event at no cost to us. This means we have been able to keep costs to a minimum so that as many of you as possible can attend. The Fundacion Bancaja is located in the beautiful old town of Valencia and is a stone�s throw away from some great value hotels.

South West STEM Conference 26 April 2010, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This high profile event will include a number of major keynote Speakers and panel debates.

Further details will be available soon.

SLIM Learning Theme Employment and Skills: The Role of Regeneration in Supporting Communities 23 March 2010, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The aim of the event is to look at how regeneration could be better linked to creating and supporting sustainable job opportunities for disadvantaged communities, and there will be an emphasis on successful case studies. Ultimately the event will help support the development of new regional and local policies for employment and skills.

A Bulletin and further details will be available soon from the SLIM website.

Call for Submissions
South West LSRN Annual Conference 2010: �A Road Less Travelled ... Research in the Lifelong Learning Sector�
8 July 2010, Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, TQ11 0EG

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Practitioner-researchers at any stage of their career are encouraged to use this conference to showcase ongoing or completed research they have carried out to develop their own knowledge and/or practice. The day will provide a platform for those who are carrying out research through higher qualifications (e.g. MAs, EdDs, or PhDs) or funded CETT, HELP CETL, LSIS or IfL projects to disseminate their work. This year�s event will also include a series of practical sessions which will enable newer researchers to draw on the expertise of experienced researchers in addressing theoretical and methodological questions that can arise when planning/undertaking a research project.

Event invitation: A vision of the future
Creativity and innovation in the Lifelong Learning Programme and Youth in Action

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
14 July 2009, Birmingham

Keeping abreast of research in the Learning and Skills Sector: Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN) annual conference
11 December 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This year's conference will consider how research can inform practitioners and managers in the Learning and Skills Sector who are confronted daily by the challenges that these new initiatives and changes inevitably incur.

"Renewal & Revival" HERDA-SW Annual Conference
5 and 6 November 2009, Torquay

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This year's HERDA-SW Annual Conference is their 10th Anniversary event. The event will also play host to a special Celebratory Dinner & Awards Ceremony in order to showcase some of the successes of HERDA-SW over the last 10 years and reward those who have contributed to its development.

Westminster Briefing Employment and Skills Summit: 'Getting People Learning, Getting People Working'
28 October 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This major conference will bring together all those involved in the effective delivery of public policy and services in the welfare-to-work and skills sectors.

Enterprise, Skills and Innovation 2009
24 September 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The event will offer the chance to tap into the best practices in terms of supporting and maintaining enterprises and skills.

Learning to Learn Conference
9 July 2009, Langwith College, University of York

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This is a practical conference designed for those wishing to implement Learning to Learn in their school. Delegates will find out the latest developments in the Learning to Learn agenda.

"Renewal & Revival" HERDA-SW Annual Conference
5 and 6 November 2009, Torquay

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This year's HERDA-SW Annual Conference is their 10th Anniversary event. The event will also play host to a special Celebratory Dinner & Awards Ceremony in order to showcase some of the successes of HERDA-SW over the last 10 years and reward those who have contributed to its development.

Digital Britain: Implications for adult learners and providers
24 July 2009, Leicester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Whilst NIACE welcomes the potential benefits of Britain developing world-class digital networks, there are real challenges if we are to ensure that all adults have the access to learning they need so that they can keep pace with change.

Adult Learning and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: What are we to make of it?
21 July 2009, Renaissance House, Leicester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This event will take the form of a briefing about the new Department and a SWOT analysis of how anyone concerned with adult learning might best protect and promote learners' interests over the coming months in a changing landscape.

From recession to recovery � the Council role
10 July 2009, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
SW Councils and the National LGA are holding a free event in Exeter on the Council role in responding to the recession.

LGIU 'Do Regions Matter?' policy conference
15 July 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Explores how new regional structures work in practice, what lessons we can learn, and where we go next.

ESF National Conference: How can the European Social Fund help older workers through the recession?
24 November 2009, International Convention Centre, Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Are you involved in specifying, contracting or delivering European Social Fund (ESF) programmes and projects which include older workers and jobseekers? If so, the Age and Employment Network (TAEN) and DWP�s European Social Fund Division invite you to a joint conference aimed at reviewing how ESF can best help older workers during the recession.

How can we achieve the most effective innovation
22 June, 2009, Royal Commonwealth Society, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Strengthening our economy and society beyond the recession.

Gender Equality and the South West Economy
9th October, The Taunton Conference Centre

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The aim of the day is to explore the causes of the gender pay gap and consider measures to address this. There will be interactive workshops and discussions relating to gender equality in education, training, the workplace and mental health.

LSN Functional Skills Support - A series of national briefing and training events

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
- 8 July 2009, Leeds
- 14 July 2009, Coventry
- 16 July 2009, London
Functional skills are practical skills in English, mathematics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). They help you to gain the most out of work, education and everyday life. Functional skills are vital to the personal development of all learners aged 14 and above. The functional skills qualifications will be widely available, for example in schools, colleges and the workplace.

Moving towards the creation of the Skills Funding Agency

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
17 June 2009, London

Welfare to Work Convention 2009

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
16-17 June 2009, ACC, Liverpool

South West LSRN Annual Conference 2009: �Whose Class is it Anyway?� regulations and autonomy in FE & lifelong Learning
10 July 2009 - Dillington House, Nr Ilminster TA19 9DT

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
We are pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker for this year's conference will be Ursula Howard, Visiting Professorial Fellow for the National Research & Development Centre for Adult Literacy & Numeracy at the Institute of Education in London.

Preventing under 24 unemployment
- Joining up Welfare to Work and HE policy
4 June 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This seminar looks at how expanding full time 18-24 year old HE could deliver a win-win by tackling unemployment and increasing Level 4 skills.

CALL for Contributions - Keeping abreast of research in the Learning and Skills Sector Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN) annual conference
Friday 11 December 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This is a year of great change. How can research inform practitioners and managers in the Learning and Skills Sector who are confronted daily by the challenges that these new initiatives and changes inevitably incur?

Creativity - 99% Inspiration, 1% Perspiration?
7 July 2009, Mary Ward House, Tavistock Place, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Delegates will have the opportunity to take part in interactive discussion groups, facilitated by partner organisations.

ECLO�s 16th International Conference
June 18-19, 2009, Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
In the context of an ageing workforce and in a time of complexity, diversity and uncertainty, it is a constant challenge to develop and lead sustainable organisational forms for future generations.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Learning and Skills Research Network (LSRN) annual conference
11 December 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The planning group invites contributions to the parallel presentations. In addition to presentations of the outcomes of research or R&D projects, we welcome presentations that address capacity building and impact, for instance:
- practitioner engagement with research or R&D;
- collaborative working;
- increasing the influence of research findings;
- action research and its role in improving practice.
Guidelines for the content and format of presentations and the process of submission of contributions can be downloaded from:

South West LSRN Annual Conference 2009: �Whose Class is it Anyway?� regulations and autonomy in FE & lifelong Learning
10 July 2009 - Dillington House, Nr Ilminster TA19 9DT

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
We are pleased to announce that our Keynote Speaker for this year's conference will be Ursula Howard, Visiting Professorial Fellow for the National Research & Development Centre for Adult Literacy & Numeracy at the Institute of Education in London.

Engaging the Learner CPD events. A series of CPD events will be held during June, July and September. All participants will receive a copy of support materials and a Certificate of Attendance.

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The power of storytelling as a teaching tool � half-day workshops � Fee �99
19 June 2009, London
10 July 2009, Leeds
15 September 2009, Durham
Storytelling is currently undergoing a huge revival as educators everywhere are re-discovering its power as a teaching tool. Apart from being entertaining, a good story has the capacity to attract and hold our attention as it teaches us important lessons. Storytelling is relevant to adult learning today, because it encourages the development of emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and social inclusion.

Enhancing the reading experience � full-day conferences � Fee �150
26 June 2009, London
3 July 2009, Birmingham
11 September 2009, Newcastle Upon Tyne
NIACE has developed a range of materials with the aim of encouraging practitioners working with adults, (including families), to introduce more reading for pleasure into their sessions. The work was developed in partnership with The Reading Agency�s Vital Link programme and NIACE�s campaigning work for Quick Reads in order to promote wider use of reading for pleasure in a range of settings.

The Public Value of Adult Learning
30 June 2009, 12.30pm to 4pm, London
The independent Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning (IFLL) has brought together an impressive range of national experts whose contributions will inform an authoritative and strategic framework for lifelong learning in the UK. The framework will include a broad rationale for public and private investment in lifelong learning, and a re-appraisal of the social and cultural value attached to lifelong learning by policy-makers and the public.

QCF � from policy to practice events
- 7 July, London
- 9 July, Manchester

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
These events are delivered by QCF experts and are designed to support organisations in moving forward with implementation of the QCF.

The World of Learning 2009
Addressing the key issues of learning and development
30 September and 1 October, NEC, Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
As the business world continues to face tough economic challenges there is increasing pressure to adopt cost-effective solutions to deliver more successful training. This year's World of Learning Conference and Exhibition offers an opportunity to share experiences and learn from others how best to overcome the hurdles and ensure you are delivering the solutions the business needs to stay ahead.

How best can we deliver most effective world class apprenticeships?
22 May, 2009, Royal Commonwealth Society, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This CPPS conference will look at how world class apprenticeships can be delivered in public and private sectors through the economic downturn and how we can ensure new apprenticeships meet the real needs of employers.

European e-Skills Conference
20 November 2009 Brussels, Belgium

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The European e-Skills conference on 20 November 2009 in Brussels will address: The crucial importance of ICT professionalism for the EU economy and society; The progress of the implementation of the e-skills strategy and projects; The road ahead for a coordinated strategy to foster ICT professionalism, e-skills and innovation for economic recovery.

Student Finance England Information, Advice and Guidance Seminars
17 November, the Rougemont Hotel by Thistle

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
One of a series of half-day seminars that will cover a range of topics aimed at giving you an overview of the Student Finance England service. They will update people on developments and changes that are taking place within the service and focus on key topics. The seminar is aimed at staff within schools, FE colleges, HEIs, Connexions and Aimhigher who provide IAG to prospective students considering entering higher education.

How Best Can We Avoid Creating a Lost Generation?
16 November, 2009, Royal Commonwealth Society, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
- Ensuring Real Jobs for Real People Beyond the Recession
- Effectively Tackling Youth Unemployment

14 - 19: Where the Main Parties Stand
05 November 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This policy briefing will consider where each of the main parties stand on 14 - 19 education and training issues. Considering each party in term, Steve Besley of Edexcel will set out the respective policies. Mark Corney, Policy Advisor to the Campaign for Learning, will act as respondent.

South West Observatory free Policy Seminars

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Each Observatory-led policy seminar will be hosted by one of region�s Local Intelligence Networks (LINs) and will look in turn at issues surrounding population, land and food, energy and skills for the future.

The seminars and the conference aim to stimulate debate by bringing together a range of speakers with different perspectives on key policy issues. The events will be of interest to those who work in intelligence gathering and analysis as well as those involved in policy and decision making. The dates are:
Population, 5 November, Shire Hall Gloucestershire
Land and Food, 8 December, Larkbeare Exeter
Energy , 26 January, Plymouth Pavilions
Skills for the Future, 24 February, Government Office Bristol

To register click the link below:

Taking Forward the UK Location Programme: Improving Local Information and Data Analysis
20 October 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This Westminster Briefing will give participants the opportunity to discuss and be informed on the progress of the Location Programme and investigate the recently released conceptual design blueprint.

Increasing participation for young people: have we cracked the youth unemployment problem for 16-17 year olds?
13 October 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Update on the September guarantee for 16 and 17 year olds, the extent to among unemployment within 16-17 year olds will remain a problem, and the transfer of funding for 16-17 year old to local authorities.

The role of RDAs in the work of the SFA
13 October 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
How will authority be decided? What power will the eight non-London RDAs have over the SFA for adult skills? The event will be chaired by Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign for Learning.

Gender Equality and the South West Economy
9 October 2009, Taunton

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The aim of the day is to explore the causes of the gender pay gap and consider measures to address it. There will be interactive workshops and discussions relating to gender equality in education, training, the workplace and mental health.

Whither welfare-to-work? IES annual public employment policy conference 2009
12 November 2009, 9-10 Portland Place, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The conference offers you the chance to hear eminent national and international experts discuss the future of welfare-to-work policies. The keynote address from David Freud will be a privileged opportunity to hear some of the thinking that would drive a Conservative welfare-to-work agenda.

Innovation in Manufacturing
10 September 2009, Rolle Building, University of Plymouth

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Programme includes:
- Optional site tours of the innovation facilities during the morning
- 'Innovate to survive' with Dr Richard McIntosh MAS-SW
- 'Technology Roadmapping within Olympus' Steve Brown,Director of R&D and Manufacturing.

Equality Means Quality
16 October, Taunton Conference Centre, Somerset College

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This event is primarily for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in the South West and is free to delegates from VCS organisations.

Transferring 16-18 funding to LAs: the state of play
17 September 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Donald Rae of REACT will provide an update on the transfer of 16-18 LSC funding to Local Authorities and 16-18 apprenticeships to the Skills Funding Agency. In addition the event will examine the steps that need to be taken by Las more broadly to meet their statutory responsibilities when the participation age is raised to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015.

Green Skills, Green Jobs: Opportunities for the South West Low Carbon Economy
27 November 2009, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
SLIM�s Learning Theme brings together policy-makers and practitioners in the region to understand better the issue of green jobs and green skills. It will produce up-to-date research reviews, and incorporate a workshop. Through this participants will be able to share ideas, develop recommendations, and indulge in a good dose of networking.

Families, learning and Children's Centres: Creating learning that works for all the family
6 Nov 2009, LONDON

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The aim of the conference is to celebrate and explore developing good quality family learning provision in children�s centres.

Equality Means Quality
16th October, Taunton Conference Centre, Somerset College

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This event will provide an opportunity to learn about some of the key ways to influence public bodies to deliver Equality and Diversity for your community. The day will include practical sessions and a chance to action plan around your local issues using information and tools provided.

BILD Connect Event and AGM
16th September 2009, The Birmingham Conservatoire, Palace Place, Birmingham

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Event Theme - Managing Performance Learning

Transferring 16-18 funding to LAs: the state of play
17 September 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Donald Rae of REACT will provide an update on the transfer of 16-18 LSC funding to Local Authorities and 16-18 apprenticeships to the SFA. In addition the event will examine the steps that need to be taken by Las more broadly to meet their statutory responsibilities when the participation age is raised to 17 in 2013 and 18 in 2015.

Building a Society for All Ages: Responding to the White Paper
10 Sept 2009, LEICESTER

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
This seminar will offer a briefing to help participants in preparing their own responses, and provide a chance to contribute to NIACE�s response.

CALL FOR PAPERS: International Conference �Teaching and Learning 2009� - Excellence and Quality: Timeless Challenges in Education
7-9 December, Portugal

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The scope of the TL2009 conference is wide and covers all areas around Education from teaching to learning perspectives. All accepted papers will be published in the TL2009 Proceedings (book and CD) with ISBN.

Lifelong Learning Pushing the Boundaries
21 October 2009, Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club, Exeter

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The South West Lifelong Learning Network�s final conference. Speakers include:
- Chair of the National Lifelong Learning Network Steering Committee, Colin Mellors
- SWLLN, Information, Advice, Guidance and Learner Support Worker, Lynn Sturch
- HEFCE's Nicola Oates
- South West Policy Manager, Federation of Small Businesses, Vivienne Rayner
- Chair of the SWLLN Strategy Board, Professor Mark MacNair
- SWLLN Director, Belinda Payne

Guardian HR Summit
12 October 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Create an effective and engaged public sector workforce to lead you through the recession. This interactive event, which is being run by The Guardian, gives you the tools and advice on how to deliver efficiencies and cost savings by strategically planning your workforce.

creativity|WORKS
2 October 2009, Writhlington School, Radstock

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
The seminar is a chance to discuss and celebrate the �creativity|WORKS� project and the launch of the �creativity|WORKS� book. This project is supported by a funding package including Arts Council England (South West), Norton Radstock Town Council, Keynsham Town Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Barnardos.

Renewable Futures 2009: Power for Growth
10-11 November, Assembly Rooms, Bath

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Following on from the announcement that Jonathan Dimbleby is hosting day one of Renewable Futures, a whole host of other speakers have now been confirmed for the region�s biggest renewable energy conference, including John Geesman, co-chair of the American Council for Renewable Energy. Details of the eight seminars, along with speakers, are now online.

Increasing participation for young people: have we cracked the youth unemployment problem for 16-17 year olds?
13 October 2009, London

a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andrew Dean) — 12:00:00 GMT
Rob Wye, Director - Young Peoples Learning Agency, will be give an update on the September guarantee for 16 and 17 year olds, the extent to which unemployment among 16-17 year olds will remain a problem, and the transfer of funding for 16-17 year olds to local authorities.

Skills & Learning Events

Institute of Career Guidance (ICG) Masterclass: NEET - What Really Works?

CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference �Teaching and Learning 2010� - Advances in Teaching and Learning Research Seville, Spain

Call for Papers National Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) - 2010 Annual Conference on London

Employment Week (2 day conference) Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference) Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference) Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference) Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference) Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference) Brussels

The Future of Total Place Delivering Efficiency Savings through Place-Based Budgets, London

Employment and Skills Summit 2010 London

Employment and Skills Summit 2010 London

Employment and Skills Summit 2010 London

Apprenticeships: the way forward?Campaign for Learning, London

Inaugural research conference The Point of Partnership: Understanding Employer Engagement in Education University of Warwick

Union Reps Training Day �Learning � to beat the Recession� Atlantic Hotel, Newquay

Engaging Employers for the Learning Sector A National Conference 2010

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference University of the West of England, Bristol

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference University of the West of England, Bristol

Adult Guidance Conference - The Implications of the New Adult Careers Service Manchester

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference University of the West of England, Bristol

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise (Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

Adult Guidance Conference - The Implications of the New Adult Careers Service Manchester

ICG Masterclass - Measuring the Impact of Careers Work Birmingham

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

South West LSRN Annual Conference 2010: �A Road Less Travelled ... Research in the Lifelong Learning Sector� 8 July 2010, Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

ACEG Annual Conference 7 - 8 July 2010, Bristol

Engaging 16-19 year-olds in Learning: Carrot or Stick: Participation, Retention and Achievement Regent�s College, London,

Engaging 16-19 year-olds in Learning - Carrot or Stick: Participation, Retention and Achievement Regent's College, London

Welfare to Work UK Convention 1-2 July 2010, Liverpool

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch 29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch 29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

Regional Support Centre South West Annual Conference 24 June 2010, Plymouth

Regional Conference on Developing the Capacity of User-Led Organisations in the South West 23 June 2010, Exeter Racecourse, Devon.

Learning for the 21st Century London

Learning for the 21st Century 17 June 2010, London

The Education and Skills Policies of the New Government London

The EU: Lessons from the Continent The SW RESB Annual Conference 18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

The EU: Lessons from the Continent The SW RESB Annual Conference 18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

An evening of science and entertainment 29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

An evening of science and entertainment 29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

An evening of science and entertainment 29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

South West STEM Careers Conference 26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

South West STEM Careers Conference 26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

Election 2010: The education and skills policies of the main parties 20 April 2010, London

Getting Those 'Not in Employment, Education or Training' (NEET) into Work Through Partnership

Transforming Education for Cultural Services in the South West

Adult Learning: vive la revolution

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) Annual Conference - Changing Identities & "Dual Professionalism" in the Learning & Skills Sector

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) Annual Conference - Changing Identities & "Dual Professionalism" in the Learning & Skills Sector

Time to Train: assessing the new right to request adult training

Time to Train: assessing the new right to request adult training

Welfare to Work Convention 2008

The Role of Apprentices in the Recession

Just Suppose - A National CETT Conference hosted by the Peninsula & SWitch CETTs15 May 2009, The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall

Date for your Diary - HERDA-SW Annual Conference - 13 and 14 November

Requesting Time to Train 6 March 2009, London

Moving towards the creation of the Young People's Learning Agency19 March 2009, London

Weathering Storms: Regional Resilience and Future Proofing11 March 2009, British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol

NIACE Spring policy briefing - The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill: What does it mean for adults?9 March 2009, NIACE, Leicester

Higher Skills Pathfinder Conference

SW Regional Cultural Event

Geoff Petty Workshop

National Learning Forum - The Impact of Learning on Change and Change on Learning

Integrating Employment & Skills : Securing a Prosperous Future For All April 28 2009, London,

The South West of England Regional Development Agency and Equality South West are organising a FREE event for businesses in the South West on the employment of migrant workers.

NEET Conference 2009

South West Branch of the Regional Studies Association, 23 January 2009, University of the West of England

Learning to Learn in FE Conference

Integrating Employment and Skills: Securing a Prosperous Future for All, April 28 2009, London

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference �Teaching and Learning 2010� - Advances in Teaching and Learning Research
Seville, Spain

Call for Papers
National Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) - 2010 Annual Conference on
London

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

Employment Week (2 day conference)
Brussels

The Future of Total Place
Delivering Efficiency Savings through Place-Based Budgets, London

Employment and Skills Summit 2010
London

Employment and Skills Summit 2010
London

Employment and Skills Summit 2010
London

Apprenticeships: the way forward?
Campaign for Learning, London

Inaugural research conference
The Point of Partnership: Understanding Employer Engagement in Education
University of Warwick

Union Reps Training Day
�Learning � to beat the Recession� Atlantic Hotel, Newquay

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

Coaching Conference 2010 - Opening up Future Success
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference
University of the West of England, Bristol

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference
University of the West of England, Bristol

Adult Guidance Conference - The Implications of the New Adult Careers Service
Manchester

New Technologies, New Regional Geographies - Regional Studies Association South West Conference
University of the West of England, Bristol

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
(Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

First �ICE House� conference: Teaching for Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise
Roland Lewinsky Building, University of Plymouth

Adult Guidance Conference - The Implications of the New Adult Careers Service
Manchester

ICG Masterclass - Measuring the Impact of Careers Work
Birmingham

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference
Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference
Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

South West LSRN Annual Conference 2010: �A Road Less Travelled ... Research in the Lifelong Learning Sector�
8 July 2010, Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (SWLSRN) Conference
Buckfast Abbey, nr Totnes

ACEG Annual Conference
7 - 8 July 2010, Bristol

Engaging 16-19 year-olds in Learning:
Carrot or Stick: Participation, Retention and Achievement
Regent�s College, London,

Engaging 16-19 year-olds in Learning - Carrot or Stick: Participation, Retention and Achievement
Regent's College, London

Welfare to Work UK Convention
1-2 July 2010, Liverpool

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch
29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

Regional Migrant Workers Action Plan launch
29 June, Somerset College, Taunton

Regional Support Centre South West Annual Conference
24 June 2010, Plymouth

Regional Conference on Developing the Capacity of User-Led Organisations in the South West
23 June 2010, Exeter Racecourse, Devon.

Learning for the 21st Century
London

Learning for the 21st Century
17 June 2010, London

The EU: Lessons from the Continent
The SW RESB Annual Conference
18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

The EU: Lessons from the Continent
The SW RESB Annual Conference
18 May, Bristol City Centre Marriott Hotel

An evening of science and entertainment
29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

An evening of science and entertainment
29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

An evening of science and entertainment
29 April 2010, Petrock College of FE, N. Devon

South West STEM Careers Conference
26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

South West STEM Careers Conference
26 April 2010, Sandy Park, Exeter

Election 2010: The education and skills policies of the main parties
20 April 2010, London

Just Suppose - A National CETT Conference hosted by the Peninsula & SWitch CETTs
15 May 2009, The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall

Requesting Time to Train
6 March 2009, London

Moving towards the creation of the Young People's Learning Agency
19 March 2009, London

Weathering Storms: Regional Resilience and Future Proofing
11 March 2009, British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol

NIACE Spring policy briefing - The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill: What does it mean for adults?
9 March 2009, NIACE, Leicester

Integrating Employment & Skills : Securing a Prosperous Future For All
April 28 2009, London,

Launch of the SW Race Equality Forum
24 April 2009, Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Skills Funding Regional Consultation
8 May 2009, Dillington House, Ilminster

LSRN Annual Conference 2009 - Call for Papers
�Whose Class is it Anyway?� - regulation and autonomy in further education and lifelong learning
10 July 2009, Dillington House, Near Ilminster

Adult Skills in an Age of Rising Unemployment
06 May 2009, London

Learning to Break the Mould
29 April, Somerset College of Art and Technology, Taunton

World Class Skills 2009 Conference and Exhibition
9 July 2009, Church House Conference Centre Westminster

Making Change that works - 2009 Leadership Conference
10 June 2009, Latimer Conference Centre, Chesham

Challenges and Opportunities: Free half day seminar for Third Sector Learning providers on the Changes in the Learning Landscape
24 March 2009, X-Centre, Exeter

RESP Annual Conference - Higher Level Skills in the Workplace
12 May 09, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

South West Learning & Skills Research Network (LSRN) Annual Conference 2009
10 July 2009, Dillington House, Ilminster, Somerset

World Class Skills 2009 Conference and Exhibition
9 July 2009, Church House Conference Centre Westminster

Launch of the SW Race Equality Forum
24 April 2009, Somerset County Cricket Club, Taunton

NIACE Spring policy briefing
26 March 2009, NIACE, Leicester

Just Suppose - A National CETT Conference hosted by the Peninsula & SWitch CETTs
15 May 2009, The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall

Barriers to Training and Skills Development in RURAL AREAS
24 March 2009, Sandy Park Conference Centre, Exeter

Learning to Learn in FE Conference
17 March 2009, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Weathering Storms: Regional Resilience and Future Proofing
11 March 2009, British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol

Get Ahead & Beat the Credit Crunch: Up to �1,000 Towards Leadership & Management Development
11 March 2009, Watershed, Bristol, OR
20 March 2009, Alverton Manor, Truro, Cornwall

Creativity - 99% Inspiration, 1% Perspiration?
07 July 2009, London

Adult Skills in an Age of Rising Unemployment
18 May 2009, London

CALL FOR PAPERS
International Conference �Teaching and Learning 2009� - Excellence and Quality: Timeless Challenges in Education
7-9 December, Porto � Portugal