NLDC Celebration and the launch of the Community Learning Fund

Programme for the day : Welcome and housekeeping : Award of the Quality Mark for providers : Presentation from Don Smith, Access Community Trust (formerly St Johns Housing Trust) on capacity building of VCS organisations – 10.30: Presentation from Maria Beaumont, CSV, on ESOL in the community – 10.45: Presentation from Stephen Amer, Voice cLoud/Kirkley Community Chior, on singing for wellbeing – 11: National Careers Service, Fran Parish, presentation on enhancing the experience for the learner with good information and advice

Programme continued COFFEE BREAK! : Sally Butcher – the Community Learning Strategy – 12.30: Jo Amoils – overview of the new funding structure and how to apply for funding – 12.45: question time – 1pm: Evaluation of the event using electronic voting system 1pm onwards: Buffet Lunch and networking

Quality Mark for 12/13 All NLDC providers have had their performance graded against the following: Monitoring Report (out of 15) RARPA evidence (out of 20) Observation of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (out of 15) Gold Standard > 45 (90% ) Silver Standard > 40 (80% ) Bronze Standard > 37 (75% )

Gold Providers Pink Sky Cycling Access Community Trust (formerly St Johns Housing) Street Forge Workshops Inside Out The Bridge Project Silver Providers The Yard Project The Crossing Voice cLoud CSV Got to Read Workwise Bronze Providers IPSUM YP Multinational Women's Group BSE YouV Karibu Suffolk Mind The Phoenix Project Ipswich Community Television

Access Community Trust Don Smith

CSV ESOL in the Community Maria Beaumont

Voice cLoud (Kirkley Community Choir) Stephen Amer

National Careers Service Fran Parish

Sally Butcher Head of Service Community Learning and Skills Development and Director of Realise Futures

Community Learning Fund What's new? What are we looking for? Minimum standards and expectations

Whats new? Any legal entity can apply Wider remit More funding available - £533,521 A transparent funding formula New Funding Criteria Pound Plus Rolling programme of funding

Timetable for applications DEADLINE DATES FOR APPLICATIONS. AMOUNT OF FUNDING RELEASED Panel Date (notification will be 1 week after the panel meet) FUNDING PERIOD. 15/06/ Midnight up to 50%21/06/20131 st August 2013 – 31 st July /09/ MidnightUp to 20%20/09/20131 st November 2013 – 31 st July /12/ Midnight up to 20%20/12/20131 st February 2014 – 31 st July /03/ Midnight10% or any remaining from 3 previous tranches 21/03/20141 st May 2014 – 31 st July 2014

What are we looking for? Programmes that: Maximise access to Community Learning for Adults Bring new opportunities and improve peoples lives, whatever their circumstances Promote social renewal by bringing communities together For individuals and groups to experience the joy of learning and the pride that comes with achievement Maximise the impact of community learning on the social and economic well-being of individuals, families and communities

Minimum standards and expectations All Providers must insure they : Have a UKPRN number Do not have an SFA contract over £100,000 Are financially sound Comply with CLSDs minimum standards (as stated in the contract) Clearly evidence Pound Plus

Minimum standards and expectations All Programmes must include the following: An Individual Learning Plan for each learner An initial assessment that is fit for purpose Clear evidence of RARPA Support learners to improve English and Maths by embedding in to all programmes Deliver Good quality Teaching, Learning and Assessment