1. working together for shared success Enabling organisations to be their best

2. An Introduction to the ILM Advanced Management Apprenticeship for Voluntary and Community Sector staff General background and benefits Who is the programme for? What does the programme include? How is the programme delivered? How will you be assessed? Dates and timescales Information about joining the programme

3. Enabling organisations to be their best Background and Opportunity Opportunity for voluntary and community sector staff to achieve a nationally recognised Leadership and Management qualification Based on a partnership between RCL and VAI for an innovative blended learning delivery model Supported by government funding Beginning of professional development journey that may define your career

4. Enabling organisations to be their best Who is the ILM? Institute of Leadership and Management Provide widest range of L&M qualifications in the UK across a range of subjects and levels Recognised globally Over 90,000 registrations in 2010 Research, support, resources, networking The benchmark for professional development for leaders and managers

5. Enabling organisations to be their best The ILM Accelerated Management Framework Progressive development mapping for early career, high potential, leaders and managers and aspiring executives Provides general management perspective and introduction to effective leadership Broadens general work related knowledge, deepens competence in key functional disciplines and expands L&M skills Uses day-to-day opportunities and experiences as “experiments” to develop L&M skills through planning, implementing, reflecting and refinement

6. Enabling organisations to be their best How will the Programme Benefit You? Become a more confident manager with new knowledge, self- awareness - ready for new responsibilities Be a more effective manager – focused on leading and managing to create value Offer fresh perspective to your team – organisational bigger picture / longer term Gain a sharp “focus-on-the-business” perspective Develop long-term learning and experimental development mindset Injection of knowledge and enthusiasm for your team

7. Enabling organisations to be their best Who is this Programme for? Section managers First line managers Assistant managers Trainee managers Senior supervisors and team leaders Aspiring leaders and managers with the support of a line manager

8. Enabling organisations to be their best Programme Elements NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Management VRQ Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management Employment Rights and Responsibilities Functional Skills - Communication - Numeracy - IT

9. Enabling organisations to be their best What Learning Modules are Covered in this Programme? Mandatory Manage own professional development within your organisation Set objectives and provide support for team members Plan, allocate and monitor work of your team Solving problems and making decisions Introduction to leadership Leading a team effectively

10. Enabling organisations to be their best What Learning Modules are Covered in this Programme? Optional Provide leadership and direction for own area of responsibility Lead and manage meetings Develop working relationships with colleagues Develop yourself and others Organising and delegating Managing costs and budgets Coaching and training your team Managing conflict in the workplace Communication in the workplace

11. Enabling organisations to be their best How will the programme be Delivered? Induction and self assessment Work based and online tutorial and tutorial support time Online learning and tests Facilitated group discussion Directed activities such as role play, case studies, etc. Action learning sets Supervised work-based learning or practice Directed reading and research

12. Enabling organisations to be their best How will you be assessed throughout the Programme? Evidence of online learning Observation Professional discussion Reflective work-based assignments Personal statements Questioning Witness statements

13. Enabling organisations to be their best More information about the Programme This is a 9 -12 month programme which typically includes: – Induction and 6 workshops – Approximately 1 hr tutorial per qualification unit – Average of 2 hrs per week self study Eligibility for funding - No degrees or equivalent Programme cost - £2,760 Your / your employer’s contribution to this - £500 Completion of ILR and ILM applications Programme commences in April 2012

14. Enabling organisations to be their best Dates and Timescales for this Programme Induction WorkshopFriday 27 th April Workshop 1Friday 25 th May Workshop 2Friday 22 nd June Workshop 3Friday 13 th July Workshop 4Friday 21 st September Workshop 5Friday 19 th October Workshop 6TBC