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Voluntary and Community Sector does not and should not equal amateurs. Partnership Working. 20+ years with Exeter College Encourage and provide opportunities for Community Learning 5 years with Devon County Council Adult & Community Learning Other Partnerships.
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Voluntary and Community Sector does not and should not equal amateurs
Partnership Working • 20+ years with Exeter College Encourage and provide opportunities for Community Learning • 5 years with Devon County Council Adult & Community Learning • Other Partnerships
Deliver national qualifications including:- Initial Teacher Training PTLLS & CTLLS (NOCN) Introduction to Trainer Skills (City & Guilds) ITQ – Level 1 & Level 2 (City & Guilds) Management and Volunteer Management (ILM) Personal Development Through Horticulture (NOCN) Speaking Up (NOCN) Mentoring & Learning Champions (NOCN) Single Units
What is different? • Learning Environment (not college/classroom) • Approach to learning (learner centred) • Context (Relaxed, informal, friendly) • Timings (including evenings and weekends) • Level of Support (Maximum of 12 learners) • Flexibility (meet needs at short notice) • Cost (do more with less)
Quality Assurance • Own Policies and Procedures • Awarding Bodies (External Verifiers and Quality Reviewers) • College (Standardisation/Course Reviews/Observations/Paperwork/SAR) • Devon County Council (Course Reviews/Observations/Paperwork/SAR)
Remember… • Take time to build relationships and your reputation • Be willing to learn and participate • Be honest about what you can and can not do • Make sure administration is 110% • Always keep learners as the main focus of what you do