Publications in Partnership
Colleges in their communities - The interim report from the Colleges in their communities commission has been published entitled 'A dynamic nucleus, colleges at the heart of their local communities' in collaboration with the 157 Group, Association of Colleges and NIACE,
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The role of LEPs in tackling skills needs - Collaborative Project Report with the Local Government Association and British Chambers of Commerce explores how local enterprise partnerships can address skills needs.
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Leading learning in further education think piece - 157 Group has funded jointly with CfBT Education Trust a think piece on the impact of leadership on teaching and learning in the FE sector.
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Enterprise in FE - As part of the 157 Group's involvement in the Enterprise Network, we - together with the AoC - commissioned Enterprise UK to undertake a review of enterprise education in Further Education - to highlight current practice and provide key recommendations for developing this area.
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Implementing the FE Workforce Strategy in FE and Survey Report. LLUK first launched the Workforce Strategy for the Further Education Sector in England in 2007. A 'refreshed' strategy has now been agreed for the current context that the sector faces, with the support of national partners including the Association of Colleges (AoC), the Sixth Form Colleges' Forum (SFCF) and the 157 Group. This report has been published in March 2011.
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157 Group/Blackboard Report on Making the most of the student voice in Further Education. This report draws upon the findings from an analysis of surveys and interviews conducted with college student representatives and college staff management teams in England. The report was published in December 2010.
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157/RC-2020 Discussion Paper Doing more for less. Back in November 2010, principals and presidents from colleges across the globe came together to discuss common challenges, strategies and ways to overcome current challenges in the FE sector.
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LGA/BCC/157 Group Publication on Local learning and skills conversations: new responses to local needs. Back in October 2010, the 157 Group along with the Local Government Association and British Chambers of Commerce met to discuss ways to drive local economic growth. The publication includes details of the discussions which took place.
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LSN/157 Group Publication on Engaging employers to drive up skills - The realities of effective employer engagement - current opportunities and challenges.
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Becta/157 Group Think Piece 'Pushing the boundaries of technology - Towards a future vision for the innovative use of technology in FE colleges.'
The 157 Group worked in partnership with Becta to provide a 'think piece' publication entitled 'Pushing the boundaries of technology - Towards a future vision for the innovative use of technology in FE colleges'. This was published in October 2009 and can be downloaded below.
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