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Caspan

CASPAN is a consortium of post-school institutions in Scotland, aiming to widen access to higher education for disadvantaged adults. We facilitate programs for progression, provide guidance to students, and offer staff development opportunities. With over 14,000 students and a success rate of 70%, CASPAN is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for all.

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Caspan

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  1. Caspan Creating an Adult Support Platform and Network Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  2. Our Partners • Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAPWest), Glasgow, Scotland - Andrew • POE, spol. s r. o., Ostrava, Czech Republic - Pavla • FORMARE STUDIA, Iasi, Romania – Angela • Admissions, Administrateur de Compétences, Pairs, France – Jeanne • Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria Francisco Giner de lost Rios, Alcobendas, Spain – Milagros • Mersin Bozyazı Halk Eğitimi Merkezi, Mersin, Turkey - Yeliz Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  3. SWAPWest • Established in 1987 • Aim: to widen access to higher education (post school) for adults • A consortium of post school institutions (colleges and Universities) • Adults > 21 yrs old with little or no formal education • Disadvantaged (single parents, unemployed, persons with disabilities, women returners, ethnic groups) Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  4. Scottish Education • Scottish Lifelong Learning provision is based on: • Need to ensure the skills demand in Scotland are met • Reflect the current economic situation • Avoid duplication in public spending to maximise efficiency • Ensure that the workforce has the appropriate skills base to meet future demands. • The Lifelong Learning sector, in Scotland, comprises of: • Further education Colleges • Higher education institutions • Community provision • Voluntary sector • All use a variety of instruments, methods and outcomes to provide a service to the adult community Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  5. The Scottish Education systemof Qualifications Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  6. What do we do? • Facilitate programmes for progression. • Variety of programmes – Health, nursing, science, humanities • Provide guidance to all Access students – written and through presentations • Introduction • Study skills • Progression and university applications • Provide staff development for Access staff in our partners institutions • Marketing Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  7. Staff and how are we funded? • 1 Full-time director • 2 part-time development officers • 2 part-time administrators • 1 very part-time senior development officer • Partner subscriptions • Central funding (Scottish Higher Education Funding Council) • Projects • Contracts Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  8. Location Scotland Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  9. Location and area of operation Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  10. Success • In 24 years of operation • >14000 students • 78% No qualifications above school leaving • ~ 70% successfully complete • 42% from most deprived areas • 55 % had no formal family experience of HE Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  11. Andrew • Lecturer in School of Engineering and Built Environment, Glasgow Caledonian University • Senior development officer (seconded ½ day per week) • Andrew, worked with SWAPWest since 1992 • BP project (full-time 3 years) • Secured Lottery and European funding • Since 2004, 4 European Learning partnerships • Current responsibilities • Science and Engineering • European work. Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  12. Andrew • Lives in Glasgow • Enjoys • His work • Outdoor activities, walking, running, cycling • Travelling, meeting people and learning new cultures • Food and some cooking Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  13. Helen • Has taught in Further Education for 28 years • Worked on widening participation projects for 4 years • Delivered leadership and management training including coaching and mentoring to FE staff for 5 years • Recently joined SWAPWest to lead European Social Fund (ESF) Projects Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  14. Helen • Lives in Stirling • Plays dreadful tennis • Swims regularly and rides a bicycle short distances on level ground • Belongs to a Book Group • Enjoys cooking and eating the food • Married with 3 grown-up children Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  15. Scotland A few facts Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  16. Typical scene Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  17. OK I Lied! Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  18. Typical scene Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  19. What do you wish to knowabout Scotland? Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

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  21. The Longest monster in the world! Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  22. Insects Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  23. Kilts • Is anything worm under the kilt I here you say? • No nothing is worn under the kilt! Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  24. Famous people • Sean Connery • Jackie Stewart • Andy Murray • Inventors • penicillin - Flemming • asphalt - tar McAdam • Thermos flask – Dewar • Tyre – Dunlop • Telephone - Bell Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  25. Food • Oatcakes • Shortbread • Haggis Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  26. Picture of a Haggis Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

  27. Whisky • Grain • Malt Caspan and Introduction to SWAPWest

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