The future of further education – planning for change
Thursday 18 June 2009
Our summer conference this year focused on the future of the further education sector. Attracting over 100 delegates to the Marriott Hotel in York, the event featured the following keynote speeches:
- Funding for 2009/10 and beyond
Keith Standing, (Funding Eligibiity Manager, National Learning and Skills Council) - Building apprenticeships for the future
Nick Wilson, (Regional Director, Yorkshire and Humberside National Apprenticeship Service). - New Inspection Framework: new working methods
Paul Curry HMI, (Assistant Divisional Manager – Learning and Skills Directorate, Ofsted) - Colleges: adapting to new realities
Martin Doel, (Chief Executive, Association of Colleges) - A view from the bridge
Tony Lau-Walker, (Principal, Eastleigh College) - The changing landscape
Arnold Fairless, (Policy Officer, NCFE) - Taking forward the Adult Advancement Careers Service
Trever Tucknutt, (Adult Advancement and Careers Service Policy Manager, Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills)
- Curriculum development opportunities and project support to meet key workforce development agendas
Joe Keegan, (Director of Contracts/College Services, Tribal)