LSIS - Equalities in Practice - Meeting the Needs of Learners - Harlow

LSIS - Equalities in Practice - Meeting the Needs of the Learners

Park Inn, Harlow
Thursday, 22 March 2012

Overview

As more and more providers are beginning to work with the unemployed, the diversity of learners that providers are engaging with has broadened.  Meeting the needs of Apprentices, NEETS and unemployed adults together with the needs of learners sponsored by their employers can present a range of challenges.

This event has been designed to help all providers meet those challenges. However it will be particularly relevant to providers working with the unemployed for the first time, especially those dealing with referrals from Jobcentre Plus, developing new skills & employability programmes and placing people in work.

Focus

The focus of the events is the learner. The input from various speakers and discussions within the breakout groups will help to ensure that providers are responding to the 'learner voice' and embedding sound Equality and Diversity practices and processes at every stage of the learner journey.

Benefits

By attending these events delegates will:

• Understand the benefits of using an Equality Framework
• Develop strategies for dealing with diverse groups of learners
• Consider E&D issues in the context of employer engagement
• Understand the impact of the equality act

Speakers

Chaired by Jo North of In Touch Care who will also be delivering the key note presentation, these events will also be supported by Ofsted and Bircham Dyson Bell LLP.

Who should attend?

• Independent Training Providers;
• Third Sector/Voluntary Organisations;
• FE College based WBL Providers;
• Train to Gain Providers;
• Local authorities funded Providers
• Foundation Learning Providers; and
• DWP Primes JCP Providers

Delegates from previous events have commented:

"Interesting focus on E&D. Particularly enjoyed leading the discussion group and hearing peoples views"

"I marked the speakers as excellent for enthusiasm in delivery"   

"I really enjoyed the discussion, well led and succinctly analysed. Knowledgeable leader, nice style"

"Useful info, links and tools gained from the event"

"I now have ideas to take away and develop from topics 2 & 3 in particular"

"I had a long journey to travel to the event but it was worth it"

Delegate Fees

£89.00 + VAT for all attendees