Projects
Jul 31, 2007
The West London Lifelong Learning Network (WL LLN) is working with its partners to develop a variety of innovative projects that contribute to the aims of the WL LLN and add value to existing activities, relationships and/or course provision.
Our priority areas are
- Progression agreements and credit transfer
- Curriculum development and continuing professional development
- Information, advice and guidance
- Employer and stakeholder engagement
- Health & Social Care
- Heathrow (travel & tourism; hospitality & catering; retail; logistics; aeronautical engineering; environmental sustainability; business & IT services)
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).
Current project activities
- Health & Social Care
- Heathrow
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
- Information, Advice & Guidance
- Research
What support is available for projects?
Some WL LLN partnership projects are supported by seed funding, others with staff team support in areas such as research, administration, project management and development, partnership working and marketing.
Project participants from partner institutions offer a time commitment to undertake and evaluate the work identified as well as to work towards the sustainability of the outcomes of the project beyond WL LLN support. In this way, we hope that the benefits and outcomes continue beyond initial activities and become embedded in the work of the WL LLN and its partners.
Although we do have some funding to support project development, the WL LLN is not a funding body and will not, be holding bidding rounds, undertaking a complex funding process or over-burdening projects with monitoring and reporting requirements. Instead, our intention is to work with partners through discussion, partnership and collaboration to develop sustainable projects that improve progression for vocational learners.
What do I do if I have a project idea?
Project ideas are welcomed from:
- WL LLN partner institutions
- Employers
- IAG agencies
- Other Lifelong Learning Networks
- Other stakeholders with an interest in workforce and skills development in and around West London.
If you have a project idea that fits with one of our three sectors then the first step is to get in touch with the relevant Sector Co-ordinator for an initial discussion:
Health & Social Care
Sector Co-ordinator: Digby Ingle
Tel: 020 8231 2076
Email: digby.ingle@westlondonlln.org
Heathrow (travel & tourism; hospitality & catering; retail; logistics; aeronautical engineering; environmental sustainability; business and IT services)
Sector Co-ordinator: John McDonald
Tel: 020 8231 0193
Email: john.mcdonald@westlondonlln.org
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Sector Co-ordinator: Kerry Schutz
Tel: 020 8231 2438
Email: kerry.schutz@westlondonlln.org
If your project idea is not a clear fit with one of the above sectors but you feel it would contribute to our aims then we would still like to hear from you. In this instance, please contact the WL LLN Office Manager, Elaine McDonnell, on 020 8231 2065 or at elaine.mcdonnell@westlondonlln.org
If initial discussions indicate that there is potential for a project then the relevant WL LLN team member will work with you to develop the project idea, identify how we can work together to deliver the project outcomes and what support the WL LLN can offer.
