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Sir Andrew Foster

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Sir Andrew Foster

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    2. Introduction Background to the review What we did What we found What we concluded The main recommendations Next steps

    3. Background to the Review Announced at AoC in November 2004 Jointly commissioned by DFES and LSC Terms of Reference Why I wanted to do it

    4. Review Objectives

    6. What we found Current strengths Major weaknesses Opportunities and challenges Overall a sense that FE colleges were not fully ‘Realising Potential’

    7. Broad Approach Looked at systemic issues Want to build constructively on strengths Evolutionary not revolutionary change

    8. Strengths

    9. ‘After a ruined first attempt at education, Norwich City College quite literally saved me from disaster. It gave me a second chance, an opportunity to go forward with learning in an atmosphere that suited me in a way that school never could. Further Education of this kind is one of the great unsung achievements of our society’ - Stephen Fry

    10. Weaknesses Still major problems with Education & Skills levels Lack of clarity of purpose Quality Image and reputation Insufficient local integration Poor information – esp on VFM Workforce and leadership concerns Oversight and regulation

    11. Galaxy of Stars

    12. Reform Imperatives and improvements to overall management & funding system and college infrastructure.

    13. Top Recommendations

    14. Top Recommendations

    15. Next Steps Recommendations addressed to each part of FE Need for a concerted effort by all colleges, Government and LSC Steering Group and user panel to oversee implementation.

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