SLLC: Up Skill South London

1. SLLC:Up Skill South London • Who are SLLC and what do we offer? • Our work across South London • Why SLLC? • Up Skill South London

2. SLLC:Up Skill South London • Who are SLLC and what do we offer? • SLLC are a Community Interest Company (CIC) • We are a trading arm of the South London CVS Partnership. This partnership is a registered Charity constituted from six South London CVS (Sutton, Croydon, Merton, Richmond, Kingston, Bromley) • Our Consortium is made up of over 100 training providers and third sector organisations. • We deliver bespoke training programmes for employees and those looking to get back into work. • SLLC contract work to our members using business to business arrangements.

3. Review 2007/08 • LSC informed SLLC that we are one of London’s best performing providers. • In 2007/8 SLLC delivered the following programme types; • Train to Gain • ESF • Skills for Jobs • Information Advice and Guidance • 2 x Consortia development projects in Greater London • Our membership base grew from 65 to 109 member organisations

4. Overview 2008/09 • We have secured substantial contracts from London LSC and other funding agencies to deliver a range of programmes in 2008/9. • Train to Gain • ESF: Up Skill South London • Skills for Jobs 1 & 2 • Information Advice and Guidance • We are also going to launch a modern apprenticeship programme in 2009 and take part in the Foundation Learning Tier pilot programme.

5. Why SLLC? • SME focussed • Flexibility • Adaptability • Effective contracting and quality control of public funds across VCS, Private and FE training providers.

6. Up Skill South London: What is it? • The project targets SME employers who fall within two main categories: 1) Health and social care and childcare professionals and their administration and support staff . 2) SME businesses whose staff are seeking a recognised Level 2 ICT qualification in any sector. • The project funds 450 level 2 places and 50 embedded SFL programme as part of the project. • Engagement with 210 employers to offer work force development planning for SME businesses. • 12 employer seminars across south London. • Ongoing free information, advice and guidance or employee career progression throughout the projects duration.

7. Up Skill South London: Who is it for? Eligibility • Age 19+ • Employed • UK/EU citizen or other Residency status (see LSC guide) • With prior qualifications at level 2 but not eligible for free (fully-funded) Train to Gain training

8. Up Skill South London: Who is it for? Priority Groups • People with disabilities/health conditions • People aged 50+ • People from ethnic minorities • Females Programme Offer • Level 2 • Skills for Life including Literacy / Numeracy / ESOL

9. Up Skill South London: Where is it available? Spatial (Geographical) Delivery Volumes Croydon 90 Greenwich 80 Lambeth 90 Lewisham 75 Merton 60 Sutton 55

10. Up Skill South London: What is available? • NVQ for IT Users (ITQ) • NVQ in Business and Administration • NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development. • NVQ in Health and Social Care • NVQ in Customer Service • Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life • Certificate in Adult Literacy • Certificate in Adult Numeracy

11. Marketing and promotion • 12 employer events across South London • Website www.sllc.org.uk • Leaflets and e-mail shots • Press releases and existing conduits

12. Contact Information • Stephen Jeffery • Chief Executive • South London Learning Consortium • 07737257198 • S.jeffery@sllc.org.uk