Experiences of WBL Implementation Sue Notoy-Ward & Darren Heyes Further Education Research Association 14 May 2004 Conference
Our Vision Changes the vision posed The Reality What we offer The Impact Achievements Benchmarks Challenges for the next phase The future vision Agenda
WHYHOW WHO WHEREWHEN Vision
Challenges to the Vision Posed Impact on other staff FlexibilityCulture Skills
Print The Reality Retail Textiles Hospitality Engineering Insurance Care IT Call Centres Construction
What we Offer Skills for LifeNVQs Distance Learning Learndirect Modern Apprenticeships
Learners 5,076 Companies 3,816 Impact
RETENTION National Food Safety 89%99% Safety Practice 94%98% Supervisory 80% 96% All Others 84%100% Benchmarks
Certificate in Care Practices86%99%85%98%Food Safety85%100%All Others Achievements NationalCourse
Achievements 122 NVQs all levels 300 Modern Apprenticeships Companies 15 PODs companies Employer Training Pilots – South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire * * Special Projects – ICT £75,000 * Premier Business Centre - Learndirect Niche markets – Insurance + Security *
Partners Bournemouth Procurement NVQ North Notts College Plastering Primelife Care NVQ2 National Consortium Of Colleges for Distance Learning Norwich College Merrits Training Doncaster College 30 DL Deeside Consortium
How do we continue to develop partnerships with business? Are we sustaining long term relationships? How should we be resourcing for the future? What is the Strategic impact? Are we developing a responsive curriculum? Challenges for Next Phase
The Future Vision Strong partnerships Embed teams into curriculum Core Central Team Consultancy approach Strategic focus Service level agreements Future Vision
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