nextstep Training Event: Progression into Higher Education
Date:17th January 2008
Venue: London West LSC
Organised by:
West London Lifelong Learning Network.
Audience:
nextstep providers.
The aim of the workshop was to find out more about Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) issues surrounding pathways into Higher Education.
Presentations
Access to Higher Education: exploring the guidance need of vocational and non- traditional learners
Heather Jackson, Independent IAG Consultant, used case studies to discuss the issues and guidance needs of vocational and non- traditional learners.
Progression Routes and Foundation Degrees
Karen Bernstein, Partnership Manager, West London Lifelong Learning Network
Click here to download her powerpoint presentation.
Higher Education Financial Support
Madeleine Parkinson, Team Leader – Student Advice Team, Thames Valley University
Click here to download her powerpoint presentation.
Evaluation
The event was well received and extremely informative.
Participants felt that IAG could be delivered over a longer period to cover the complex issues in more detail.
This is something the network would look to deliver in the future.
What do you think?
Please use the comment box (below) to let us know if you would be interested in attending a one day course.
Your Comments
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Which one day training course are you interested in?
1) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
2) Financial support for Vocational HE Learners
3) IAG for Vocational HE learners
4) Anything else?
Posted by: Karen Bernstein · Partnership Manager West London Lifelong Learning Network Feb 22, 11:28 am