14-19 Diplomas into Higher Education

Date:Tuesday 2 December 2008

Time:09.30 - 16.00

Venue: Central Hall, Westminster, London

Organised by:
The Linking, South East, South and West London Lifelong Learning Networks.

The 14-19 Diplomas are part of the new 14-19 Reforms.

However, to date, only a limited amount of IAG information exists on learner progression to Higher Education (HE).

This event will provide the opportunity to discuss and explore the relevant issues.

5 reasons to attend

1. Find out the latest information on 14-19 Diplomas
2. Explore practical issues and potential solutions for HE entry
3. Share your experiences with 14-19 Diplomas school, FE and HE colleagues
4. Learn about the 14-19 Reforms
5. Prepare for the next 5 Diplomas.

Who should attend?

1. HE Admissions staff
2. School and FE staff working on the 14-19 Diplomas
3. 14-19 Diploma consortia members
4. IAG providers
5. FE and HE curriculum staff.

Registration is closed

Agenda

09.30 Registration, Refreshments and Networking

10.00 Welcome and Introduction
Beverley Woodhams, Head of Central Recruitment, University of Greenwich

10.15 1st Keynote Speech: Diplomas and Progression to HE
Professor Deian Hopkin, Vice Chancellor London South Bank University

10.45 2nd Keynote Speech: 14 – 19 Reforms: The Diplomas the Story so far
Delyth Chambers, Independent Consultant and Advisor to the DCSF on the Engagement of Higher Education in the 14-19 Reforms

11.15 Case Study: Case Study Diploma Progression to HE
Margot Richardson FE Partnerships Co-ordinator, University of East London

11.30 Networking Coffee Break

11.45 Development Sessions

Session 1
What is the Advanced Diploma
Sheelagh Mealing, Principal Lecturer, London South Bank University

Session 2
Developing IAG Resources for 14-19 Diplomas – What We Would Like to See Included to Address Our Concerns
Nancy Van den Broeck, Careers Manager, Ealing Hammersmith & West London College

Session 3
How to Advise Diploma Learners on the Application Process for Higher Education
Vikki Pickering. Policy Executive UCAS

Session 4
Higher Education Admissions Tutors – What are They Looking For?
Anne Setright, Head of Widening Participation, Queen Mary, University of London

Session 5
Preparing for the Next 5 Diploma Lines, September 2009. (Business, Administration and Finance, Environmental and Land Based Studies, Hair and Beauty Studies, Hospitality and Manufacturing and Product Design)
Sandra Stalker Acting Head of 14 -19 Education QCA

13.00 Networking Lunch

14.00 Development Sessions (repeated)

15.15 Panel Session: Questions from the Floor
Graeme Hall, Executive Director, West London Lifelong Learning Network, Delyth Chambers and Sheelagh Mealing

15.50 Closing Remarks
Chair: Beverley Woodhams

16.00 End of conference

Registration is closed

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