Introductions
South London Lifelong
Learning Network:
An Overview
Denise Cooper
What are LLNs
‘The aim of the LLNs is to guarantee
progression for learners on
vocational programmes: to establish
the same clarity, coherence and
opportunity for those learners as is
enjoyed by their counterparts
following academic routes’.
HEFCE – ‘Lifelong Learning Networks: progress report and next steps,
Spring 2005
Lifelong Learning Networks
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29 networks across the country –
most are regional – some are
national like the National Arts
Network and Vetnet
5 funded LLNs in London: Linking
London, Thames Gateway, South
East London, West London and
South London
Widening participation –
supporting the learner
journey
Awareness
raising,
information and
guidance
Supporting
retention &
success
Better
preparation
Ensuring open
and fair access
Flexible
progression
Enabling effective
transition
HEFCE Strategic Plan
South London Lifelong Learning Network
Abbreviations
RACC: Richmond Adult & Community College
RUTC: Richmond Upon Thames College
London South Bank University
West Thames College
South Thames College
Goldsmiths College
RUTC
Royal Holloway
St Mary’s Univ. College
University of Greenwich
Roehampton University
St George’s University of London
Kingston College of FE
Hillcroft College
Carshalton College
Bromley College
KU
Merton College
John Ruskin College
Orpington College
Croydon College
RACC
Coulsdon College
South London LLN: Aim
The South London Lifelong Learning
Network (SL LLN) will focus on the needs of
the vocational learner and will widen
participation. It will increase learner
progression, attainment and success and
open up access to targeted vocational
courses by providing information and
advice, appropriate pathways, support for
learners’ employers and institutions,
backed by the necessary supporting
infrastructure. The LLN will engage
employers and meet their higher level skills
requirements.
SL LLN: Objectives
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To increase the numbers of learners from
vocational routes and non-traditional
backgrounds studying at higher levels
To increase the retention and success rate
of learners from vocational routes and
non traditional backgrounds
To increase the progression within higher
education of those completing Foundation
degrees and equivalent qualifications to
honours degrees and post graduate study
SL LLN: Objectives
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To meet the specific higher level skills
requirements of employers in three target
sectors
To further improve collaboration and
sharing of best practice between higher
education institutions, further education
colleges, work based learning providers
and other bodies and partnerships
To improve the regional skills base and
quality if the workforce, and contribute to
regional skills strategy priorities.
Focus of the SL LLN
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Three sectors
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Health, Social Care and biomedical
science
Construction/engineering
Sport and Leisure
Young people and adults in learning
Work based learners
Adults engaging in CPD
Some Current Activities
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Development of Progression Agreements
The common modules
Staff development
Engaging with employers
Evaluating the pilot projects and seeking
ways to role out across the region
Identifying and disseminating good practice
Disseminating ASNs across the region
Using LLN funds to do all of the above
Some Current Activities
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Establishing baseline data – to
determine impact
Course mapping
Congress TV
Sector Groups – making links to
SSCs & Employers
HEFCE funding to be Diploma
Pathfinder – working between
Diploma Gateways and HEIs – IT
Examples of initiatives
Examples that exemplify characteristics:
 RuTC/Roehampton & St Mary’s – Sport transition
module
 Kingston College & LSBU – Engineering bridging
course including maths, science and research
skills
 University of Greenwich – Health transition to
honours course
 West Thames College & Roehampton University &
Kingston University – ESOL transition module
 Kingston University & St George’s – Enhancing
Progression: Furthering Career Opportunities
 Greenwich University – Credit transfer short
courses
SL LLN & the SLLP
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SL LLN funding for a 0.5FTE Project
Manager post based at KU through
to March 2008
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Align and increase joint working
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Working on defined projects:
SL LLN & the SLLP
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Communication of the LLN
Promotional material with case
studies, activities for training
providers in private, public and VCS
that raise awareness
Integration of IAG Services
Include HE reps on IAG Task Group
Awareness raising event with HEIs
on the role of the SLLP
SL LLN & the SLLP
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Evaluation
Evaluate impact of IAG activities in
current LLN pilot projects
Development of LLN Resources
Staff Development and Training
CPD activities for those delivering IAG to
employers and vocational learners.
Network of HE admissions staff. Appoint
and prepare IAG champions
Contacts
Denise Cooper
Director
[email protected]
020 8547 8792
Sarah Adibi
Sector Manager – Health, Social Care & Biomedical Sciences
[email protected]
020 8547 7783
Kerry Baker
Sector Manager – Construction & Engineering
[email protected]
020 8547 7803
Hazel Manley
Sector Manager – Sport, Leisure & Tourism
[email protected]
020 8547 7760
Contacts
www.southlondonlpe.co.uk