LSC Director for Young People Learning & Skills Group
YPLA system about putting learners first (sounds familiar..?). LAs take lead, to allow integration with other LA responsibilities for young people.
Not back to the future, Colleges as strategic partners not under control of LA. YPLA is a bridge between govt, LAs and providers, needs to be as simple as possible (why do I feel worried?).
Raising participation age challenge, Colleges at the heart of this. Need to be imaginative to reach last 5% or 1% of young people. Recession will affect recruitment, employers less likely to be involved with diplomas, apprenticeships, funding will be tight to deliver guarantee.
Efficiency gains (1% of DCSF budget), regardless of change of govt, funding will be tighter, more for less.
Entitlement to all diploma lines, apprenticeships coming.
LLDD, Young Offenders - how to ensure vulnerable learners are supported through transition.
Priority for transition: soft landing April 2010.
1 comments:
I really like the concepts behind the new style diplomas but reality strikes a cruel blow - the recession looks like seriously challenging the short term prospects for this.
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