Progression Agreement Signing with Capel Manor College and Birkbeck, University of London

Date:Tuesday 7 October 2008

Time:12.45 - 16.00

Venue: City Hall, The Queen's Walk, More London, London SE1 2AA

The event marks a significant milestone for the development of higher level education within our sector in London.

This is the culmination of many months of collaborative work between partners to develop new programes and progression opportunities for learners involved in the design and maintenance of London’s gardens and green spaces.

The new Foundation Degree in Horticulture and new Foundation Degree in Garden Design are being developed in partnership by Capel Manor College and Birkbeck College, University of London.

Presenters will outline the new progression opportunities the new programmes will open up for vocational learners. There will also be a panel discussion where employers and stakeholders can questions the development teams.

Agenda

12.45 Registration

13.00 Buffet lunch

13.30 Opening Address
Andrew Ward, Chair of the Board, West London Lifelong Learning Network

13.45 Introducing the new Green Skills progression pathways
Steve Dowbiggin, Chief Executive, Capel Manor College and Philip Dewe, Vice Master, Birkbeck, University of London

14.30 Open forum discussion
Chaired by Tony Leach, Director of London Parks and Green Spaces Forum

15.15 Public signing

15.30 Coffee and networking

16.00 Close

For more information please email john.mcdonald@westlondonlln.org.

Click here for the Progression Agreements article

Directions to City Hall.

Please note places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.