Linking London 5 th Annual Conference 5 th May Sue Betts Director Linking London The Price of Progression.

Sue Betts, Director

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Chair of Linking London John Annette, PhD Pro Vice Master for Lifelong Learning and Engagement Professor of Citizenship and Lifelong Learning

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James Chappell - Curriculum Development Manager

Stuart Mitchell - Development Fund Co-ordinator / Researcher

Pam Calabro - Network Officer

Pete Nguzo - Website and Information Systems Manager

Andrew Jones - Deputy Director & IAG Manager

Sarah McCarthy - Communications Officer (Part time)

Kate Burrell - Network Officer

CFE evaluation Year long summative evaluation of Linking London Very positive Highlighted the impact and flexibility of response 60+ development projects, 78 Progression Agreements brokered, 163 events held, 2,570 staff attended, 27 new courses developed, a quarter of a million web hits

The Board sustainability seminar Question: What would members pay for? Answer: 3 key priorities at the moment 1. Access Agreement support and retention 2. HE in FE developments 3. Employer engagement

What next? Currently writing the new Business Plan for the Board meeting in late May We will hear about our European bid in June/July – 400,000 Euro – over 2 years With the agreement of the members approaching new members who are interested in joining Links to Pan London developments

What have we learnt? Partnership working and mission Communication Small amounts of external funding have an effect beyond their monetary value Change comes slowly – and is needed at all levels Someone with responsibility and authority Money or the law – great motivators!!

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