Adult Learning: vive la revolution, 2 – 4pm, 17 July 2008

Following DIUS’s consultations on informal learning and the statutory right to request time off for training, where next for adult learning?  Jon Gamble, the LSC’s Director for Adults and Lifelong Learning, will offer an overview of the broad strategy and direction of adult learning. Andrew Lambe, the LSC’s Senior Policy Manager: Foundation Learning Tier, will then focus on Progression Pathways within the Foundation Learning Tier being the primary mainstream offer.Tricia Hartley, Chief Executive of the Campaign will then offer our perspective on the role of informal learning in this area.To book a place at the briefing please click here or alternatively visit www.campaignforlearning.org.uk and follow links for events.

The JWT group: training or no training?, 11am – 1pm, 22 July 2008

Reducing 16-17 year olds in Jobs without Training is critical to boosting participation in education and training in general and under the statutory learning leaving age in particular. This event will examine the characteristics of the JWT group and assess the impact of Learning Agreements to assist 16-17 year in JWT to move into education and training. The event will also examine the potential role of Learning Agreement in the context of raising the learning leaving age to 17 in 2013 and to 18 in 2015.Speakers will include David Sangster of the LSC and Mark Corney, Policy Adviser to the Campaign.To book a place at the briefing please click here or alternatively visit www.campaignforlearning.org.uk and follow links for events.