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New: Support for Literacy, Language and Numeracy (SfLLN) programme
Apply now! Closing date: 10 September 2010
A network of providers in the East Midlands with proven expertise in delivering high quality LLN activities will help providers seeking to improve their provision address a number of key themes.
Posted: 19/08/2010

Supporting new teachers: grants for initial teacher training
IfL will be administering government grants to offset the cost of initial teacher training (ITT) for teachers who are studying a part-time, 'in-service', Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) from September 2010.
Posted: 04/08/2010

Ambition 2020: World Class Skills and Jobs for the UK: The 2010 Report
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills, says that 10 million people need to improve their skills if the UK is to achieve its ambition of being in the top eight countries in the world for skills, jobs and productivity by 2020.
Posted: 03/08/2010

Consultations launched for Skills Strategy and Further Education and Skills
Employers, individuals, colleges, training organisations and representative organisations are asked to share their ideas on how they would like skills policy to be set out in the future.
Posted: 02/08/2010

Online basics pilot results published
The evaluation of the Online basics pilot is now available to view on the BIS website. The results show that learners found the course useful and interesting, and there is evidence that it has a positive impact on continuing with learning and job prospects.
Posted: 28/07/2010

Invite to bid for the new Stepping Up in Sustainability Fund
LSIS is pleased to invite bids from learning and skills provider organisations to join the new Stepping Up in Sustainability (SuS) Fund.
Posted: 09/06/2010

Learn from museums and archives
A range of development opportunities for professionals working with children and young people have been announced by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Posted: 24/05/2010

Meet the modern lifelong learning workforce
Lifelong Learning UK have released additional further education video case studies, which focus on specialist colleges and the continuing professional development of teachers/tutors/trainers
Posted: 20/05/2010

CBI education and skills survey 2010
Demand for highly-skilled people will intensify during the recovery, and employers fear they will not be able to find people with the skills they need to fill high-level jobs, a new survey reveals.
Posted: 18/05/2010

Employability application guide
Through consultation with stakeholders and the relevant community of practice, Lifelong Learning UK have produced an application guide that defines the skills, knowledge and understanding that any teacher, tutor or trainer will need to support the development of employability skills in their learners.
Posted: 18/05/2010