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International Conference
Co-operation and Partnership in the Development of Education and Science in
the period 2007-201311-12 June 2007 – Vilnius
Development of Non-Formal Adult Education
Brian Lister, Principal Cumbernauld College and Chief Executive, SFEU
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Non-Formal Adult Education and Community
Development
Widening Participation
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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
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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
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Community Development
• Principles• Partnerships• Evaluation and sharing of best
practice• Widening Participation• My Entitlement to Learning
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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
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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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Routes To Inclusion
InformationEncouragement
Help to overcome barrierssignposting
New DealSkillseekers
Get Ready for WorkTraining For WorkCollege Courses
Confidence BuildingCore Skills
Vocational Training
InterviewingCustomised Training
Recruitment
Strong LinksTo The
World Of Work
MonitoringWorkforce development
Aftercare
Improved Job Retention
PersonalDevelopment
CommunityIntermediary
WorkPreparation
EmployerIntermediary
Employer
Tackling BarriersChanging Attitudes
Addressing Perceptions
Routes to WorkKey Fund
Action Team for JobsRegeneration Partnerships
Healthy Working LivesPathways
Personalised Interventions
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Widening Participation
Build demand for learning amongst
disadvantaged groups:
• Support Employment
• Street League
• Mobility via Leonardo
• Motivation / Engagement Through Sport
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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.
Beneficiaries Venues
Rangers FC Clairefontaine Football Academy - FranceScottish Rugby Union University of Limerick - IrelandAVC Sports Management Sportilia Sport Centre - ItalyStreet League Scotland Luxol Sports Club - MaltaScottish Football Association Olympiakos Centre of Excellence - CorfuClyde FC Hansa Rostock Football Academy GermanyStreet League London Turkey Sokak LigiSupport Employment MaltaGet Ready for Work MaltaSkillseekers Lithuania
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My Entitlement to Learning
• www.myetl.org.uk
• A project to promote wider participation in learning through partnership working
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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
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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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Questions