Learning For All © Cumbernauld College International Conference Co-operation and Partnership in the Development of Education and Science in the period June 2007 – Vilnius Development of Non-Formal Adult Education Brian Lister, Principal Cumbernauld College and Chief Executive, SFEU

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College Non-Formal Adult Education and Community Development Widening Participation

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College What do we mean by Non-Formal Adult Education Adult Numeracy and Literacy Basic Skills Social Inclusion ESOL – English as a Second Language Return to Learning Women Returners Programme Scottish Wider Access Programme

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College How is Non-Formal Adult Education Monitored? Community Scotland Community Learning and Development Community Planning Scottish Qualifications Authority HMIe – Her Majesty’s Inspectorate Scottish Quality Management System

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 5 Community Development Principles Partnerships Evaluation and sharing of best practice Widening Participation My Entitlement to Learning

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 6 Principles Involve key agencies Representation with partnerships at senior level Engage and understand the communities need Understand the demand of local employers Provide and market information on positive outcomes

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 7 Partnership working Work key stakeholders –Routes to Work, Careers Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Community Learning and Development, Employer Coalitions, Local Economic Forums, Voluntary Sector, Routes to Inclusion, European Partners, other VET Institutions and Employers, NHS Develop programmes Develop systems Work together to maximise external funding

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Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 9 Widening Participation Build demand for learning amongst disadvantaged groups: Support Employment Street League Mobility via Leonardo Motivation / Engagement Through Sport

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 10 Leonardo Da Vinci The exchange programme is designed to introduce the students to other European work methods, cultures, language and skills. It gives them the opportunity to extend their social, communication, confidence and team working capacity. BeneficiariesVenues Rangers FCClairefontaine Football Academy - France Scottish Rugby Union University of Limerick - Ireland AVC Sports Management Sportilia Sport Centre - Italy Street League ScotlandLuxol Sports Club - Malta Scottish Football AssociationOlympiakos Centre of Excellence - Corfu Clyde FCHansa Rostock Football Academy Germany Street League LondonTurkey Sokak Ligi Support EmploymentMalta Get Ready for WorkMalta SkillseekersLithuania

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 11 My Entitlement to Learning A project to promote wider participation in learning through partnership working

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Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 13 Aims and Objectives To provide a ‘one door’ approach to delivering learning throughout the communities of Lanarkshire To link learners with providers & resources allowing participation at home, in the workplace, in Colleges and local Community Centres To increase the participation of the residents of Lanarkshire in all learning provision To provide employers with workforce development solutions

Learning For All © Cumbernauld College 14 Employer Engagement Evaluation of employers needs Evaluation of those who went into employment How many retained employment? Are the correct training approaches meeting employers demands? Are we targeting the right individuals? Is the referral system effective?

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