Briefing

Ref No: 072850
Published date: 2007
Author: LSN
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: Download LSN's newsletter, Briefing, for all the latest news emanating from the learning and skills sector, recent research findings and to find out about upcoming LSN national training events, conferences and consultancy offers. A popular feature of Briefing is its online element where you can discuss issues on the LSN community.

Ref No: 072712
Published date: 2007
Author: LSN
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: Download LSN's newsletter, Briefing, for all the latest news emanating from the learning and skills sector, recent research findings and to find out about upcoming LSN national training events, conferences and consultancy offers. A popular feature of Briefing is its online element where you can discuss, debate and explore the issues raised in the newsletter online, on our website: www.LSNcommunity.org.uk

Ref No: 062685
Published date: 2006
Author: LSN
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: Download LSN's newsletter, Briefing, for all the latest news emanating from the learning and skills sector, recent research findings and to find out about upcoming LSN national training events, conferences and consultancy offers. A brand new feature of Briefing is its online element - you can now discuss, debate and explore the issues raised in Briefing online at our new discussion site, www.LSNcommunity.org.uk

Ref No: 062570
Published date: 2006
Author: LSN
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: After a short break, Briefing is making its comeback as LSN's newsletter offering the best way of keeping up with developments in the learning and skills sector, with news, policy updates, research and features.
A brand new feature of Briefing is its online element - you can now discuss, debate and explore the issues raised in Briefing online at our new discussion site, www.LSNcommunity.org.uk

Ref No: 052325
Published date: 2006
Author: Policy and Communications
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: This last edition of LSDA's monthly newsletter includes a celebration of the work of LSDA and the bright future ahead for the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) and the Learning and Skills Network (LSN); articles on the legacy of LSDA's research and development, the last LSDA research conference and coaching for performance; top tips on promoting self-assessment; and an interview with David Bell, Permanent Secretary, DfES, plus up-to-date listings of events and publications.

Ref No: 052324
Published date: 2006
Author: Policy and Communications
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: This edition of LSDA's monthly newsletter includes articles on Geoff Mulgan's speech at the LSDA New Year lecture on learning to serve, promoting effective partnerships, extending EMAs and how languages make people more employable; top tips on achieving success with key skills; and an interview with Judith Judd, Editor, Times Educational Supplement, plus up-to-date listings of events and publications.

Ref No: 052323
Published date: 2006
Author: Policy and Communications
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: This edition of LSDA's monthly newsletter includes articles on new funding policies for adults, flexible learning for 14-16 year olds, the impact of targets on local needs and changes in offender education; a summary of the complexities of ensuring that disabled learners' rights to education are exercised safely, an interview with Mark Fisher, Chief executive, Sector Skills Development Agency plus up-to-date listings of events and publications.

Ref No: 052235
Published date: 2005
Author: Policy and Communications Team
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: This edition of LSDA's monthly newsletter includes a report on work with disengaged teenagers, articles on learning on and in work, engaging employers and integrating electronic learning; an update on ongoing work implementing the Disability Discrimination Act, a summary of LSDA’s current work on learning brokerage, an interview with Stephen Marston, Director General, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Department for Education and Skills plus up-to-date listings of events and publications.

Ref No: 052236
Published date: 2005
Author: Policy and Communications
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: Briefing is LSDA's monthly newsletter. This edition contains an update on the Increased Flexibility Programme for 14-16 year olds for which LSDA provides teacher support, articles on Sir Andrew Foster’s 10 big questions for FE, inclusive learning in practice and sharing good practice; a guide to inspiring young people to citizenship through music, and an interview with Professor Peter Roberts, Chair of the Academy for Sustainable Communities plus up-to-date listings of events and publications.

Ref No: 052237
Published date: 2005
Author: Policy and Communications Unit
Programme Area: PCU
Theme: About LSDA

Summary: This edition of LSDA's monthly newsletter includes articles on the controversial funding gap between schools and FE colleges, partnership models in adult learning and skills, education systems in the different countries of the UK, and post-16 education performance throughout the world particularly Australia, Denmark and the USA. It features the recent Skills Strategy and the launch of the new Skills Academies, a succinct introduction to the new vocational A-levels (including a guide to relevant LSDA resources), an interview with Yve Buckland, Chair of the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, analysis of current policy issues including the recent Youth Green Paper and details of new LSDA events and publications.