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Lifelong Learning Network for Greater Manchester

Lifelong Learning Network for Greater Manchester. Rick Crowshaw – Development Manager for Progression and Collaborative Partnership. The Greater Manchester Data. Manchester Headlines. Population > 2.5 million Comprises 10 Boroughs

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Lifelong Learning Network for Greater Manchester

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  1. Lifelong Learning Network for Greater Manchester Rick Crowshaw – Development Manager for Progression and Collaborative Partnership Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  2. The Greater Manchester Data Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  3. Manchester Headlines • Population > 2.5 million • Comprises 10 Boroughs • Nearly 600,000 have no formal educational qualifications • 6 of the 10 Boroughs are in the 50 most deprived boroughs in the country • Majority of wards have below average proportion of residents with Level 4/5 qualifications – falling to below half the national average in large parts of the conurbation Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  4. Manchester Headlines • One of largest HE student populations in Europe • > 110,000 students registered at Greater Manchester universities • Additionally > 3,500 HE students at Greater Manchester FE colleges • 60% of HE entrants in the 10 Boroughs are to local universities – rises to 73% when just take those over 21 • Entrants from wards with high deprivation – 90% stay local Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  5. What is the GMSA? • Established in 2003 - Pre-dates LLNs • Alliance of: • 6 Greater Manchester HEIs • 22 Further Education Colleges • 1 WBL Provider • Plus Related Organisations e.g. LSC, FdF, Aimhigher, GONW, M:KC, • Membership organisation • Largest HEFCE LLN by funding (£5.7m) at time Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  6. Myerscough College Bolton Community College Bury College Holy Cross 6th Form College Centre for Recording Achievement University of Bolton Hopwood Hall College University Centre Oldham City College Manchester St John Rigby College Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce & Manchester Solutions University of Salford Salford College Tameside College NHS North West Wigan & Leigh College Pendleton College Royal Northern College of Music Manchester College of Arts & Technology Ashton 6th Form College Eccles College University of Manchester Manchester Metropolitan University North Trafford College of FE Greater Manchester Open College Network Manchester: knowledge Capital Stockport College of Further & Higher Education Xaverian College Manchester Enterprises Aquinas College • Also included are: • Foundation Degrees Forward NW • Government Office North West • Greater Manchester Learning & Skills Council • North West Development Agency • Open University North West South Trafford College Cheadle & Marple 6th Form College Greater Manchester Aimhigher & Open University of the North West GMSA membership by main site location Rochdale Bury Bolton Oldham Salford Wigan Tameside Manchester Trafford Stockport Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  7. Understanding the Territory Aimhigher LSC / NWDA JISC GMSA NWLLNS LLN HLSP FdF Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  8. OUR VISION To be a vibrant and effective alliance of Greater Manchester universities, colleges and other stakeholders, promoting progression into higher education by adding value through working in partnership. Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  9. Strategic Priorities 2006-2009 Progression routesinto and through HE that arerelevant & communicatedclearly to learners and employers Partnershipsbetweenprovidersof higher level learning programmes andemployers/ networks Provisionthat is relevant to current and forecastemployment and higher skills needs,and delivered in a way that is accessible to vocational learners Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  10. Core Linked Themes Progression through Collaborative Working Curriculum Infrastructure IAG & Learner Support New Vocational Learning Cross Cutting Theme Research Evaluation & Dissemination Sector Development Groups (SDGs) F&PS Creative & DM ICT Construction Regeneration Health & SC Retail / Logist. Land Based Leadership, Management & Enterprise Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  11. GMSACouncil Steering Group GMSA Management Board Champions Sector Development Groups ICT Land Based CreativeIndustries Finance & PS Construction/ Built Environment Retail & Logistics Health & Social Care Regeneration Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  12. Partner Institutions • Engagement at different levels: • Council and Steering Group • Management Board • Champions and Sector Groups Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  13. Guiding Principles • Celebrate ourdiversity • Understand andrespecteach other and each others working cultures • No poor relations – we all offer different but equally valuable contributions to the partnership • Play to ourstrengths • Agree areas for collaboration • Mutual TRUST and UNDERSTANDINGbetween GM Providers (HEIs, FECs, WBL providers) is critical to our success Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  14. Budget for Sector Development Groups as main delivery vehicle for themes. Funding for SDG lead Membership from HEIs, FECs, Aimhigher, SSCs & WBL Providers Creates a communication forum Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  15. Funding for a post in each member institution, depending on size, to allow allocation of an Institutional Champion. Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  16. Collaborative not competitive! • Work together on: • Working groups • Development activities • Appointment panels Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  17. PROGRESSION PROGRESSION Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  18. OUR MISSION for PROGRESSION! • ‘we would expect LLNs to develop progression agreements that adhere to the following principles: • they support learners' legitimate expectation to progress from specific programmes or institutions to other programmes or institutions, and establish the commitment of institutions to meet those expectations • they are negotiated to make credit transfer a reality • they are developed on a network-wide basis, with all the institutions that form part of the LLN.’ • (HEFCE) Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  19. Progression Agreements • Development Group produced: • ‘Progression Agreement Scheme’ • Turning the ‘Scheme’ into reality • Communication of concept • Quick Guide • Website and FAQs • Agreement Template • pathways2he.co.uk Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

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  21. Understanding the Data Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  22. Understanding the Data Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  23. Understanding the Data Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  24. Understanding the Data • Allows identification of meaningful progression opportunities • Ability to reach verbal agreement in Sector Development Groups • Begin the process of institutional agreement • Leading to signed agreement Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  25. Progression Agreement SUBJECT AREA: Built Environment – BTEC National Diploma into HE This Progression Agreement is between: Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  26. Progression Agreements • Completion of ‘sector-wide’ agreements e.g. Built Environment: Potential 250 Level 3 learners – 7 Providers - to 3 HEIs -with up to 30 programmes all with guaranteed interview. ICT: Potential 500 Level 3 learners – 12 Providers – to 4 Receivers with 6 programmes all with guaranteed interview. Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  27. Progression Agreements Development • Agreements should become ‘living’ documents • Should not appear to restrict options • Network-wide • Should reflect equal access as A’ levels • Publicised through web Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  28. Progression AgreementsIssues Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  29. Key Messages • Recruits not conscripts • Involve the institutions at every stage • Pilot in staged approach • Communication, Communication, Communication! Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

  30. For further information please see our website: www.gmsa.ac.uk Rick Crowshaw GMSA September 2007

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