Meet the team
Apart from the day-to-day management of the team and reporting to our funding body, HEFCE, much of my time is taken up with liaising with our Network partners – ensuring that we are responding to the real needs of vocational learners in West London. There are five Lifelong Learning Networks in London and we are trying to establish a number of Pan-London activities which offer economies of scale in delivery without losing the sub-regional expertise of each Network. This is quite a challenge as each Network was set up in a different way and our objectives do not necessarily coincide.
I have personal responsibility for the development of Progression Agreements which will allow vocational learners the same consideration when applying for a place on a Higher Education course as those learners with the more familiar A-level qualifications.
Kerry Schutz
Assistant Director and Sector Manager
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
workTel: 020 8209 4248
Email: kerry.schutz@westlondonlln.org
Phase II work for July 2010 to July 2011 will be embedding the project work of the past 3.5 years. I am working at transferring the learning from these projects into other institutions throughout the UK. We are creating opportunities for non-traditional learners and those from black, minority and ethnic groups to gain their place in Science, Technology and Engineering subjects by helping them prepare for higher education. Over 1,000 learners have benefited from our maths support programmes. Our findings and outcomes are being widely disseminated by publication, as well as presenting the various ‘models’ at dozens of workshops and conferences during 2010-11. If you work with vocational learners who wish to progress to higher education, please get in touch so we can learn from your work and share your success stories.
Julia Stephenson
Technology Projects Consultant
workTel: 020 8209 4254
I lead on all the technology projects that the LLN supports. This includes creating on-line materials for vocational courses, exploring innovative ways to make processes such as APEL quicker and more efficient and finding new technologies which can assist our Network Partners with teaching and learning.
I joined the West London Lifelong Learning Team in September 2010 and I will be responsible for continuing to provide new Staff Development and CPD activities for staff delivering Higher Education programmes in Further Education Colleges at our partner institutions. We are in the process of developing a programme of new events and training which meet the needs of our FE partners and hope that the opportunities provided will be both useful and interesting!
I am also responsible for exploring potential progression pathways in to HE for those studying through the apprenticeship route. My focus will be on those studying higher level apprenticeships who want to progress to Higher Education Courses such as Foundation Degrees. Much of the work I will be doing will be centred on providing information, advice and guidance for private training providers who may not be aware of the progression opportunities available to their learners.
Sarah Adibi
Sector Co-ordinator
Health & Social Care
workTel: 020 8209 4254
Email: sarah.adibi@tvu.ac.uk
I have recently joined the WL LLN team as Health and Social Care Sector Coordinator. In my role I will collaborate closely with a large range of partners and other LLNs managing and completing projects that aid the progression of vocational learners into and through Higher Education.
I will be involved in developing new flexible curriculum and progression pathways for vocational and work-based learners to work with employers and others so that skills needs are met.
Aidid Elmi-Djibril
Finance Administrator (General enquiries)
workTel: 020 8209 4254
Email: Aidid.Elmi-Djibril@tvu.ac.uk
Nicola Prime
Webmaster
I am responsible for maintaining and updating the WL LLN website ensuring the information is up to date for Network Partners.
