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U-Net Newsletter: Issue 3 September 2008http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/unet
Support Diary Dates
26th September, London U-Net Relaunch
3rd October, Midlands Relaunch Karl's BitAs many of you will be aware U-Net learning centres will be starting to deliver learning, accessing Train to Gain funding for delivery. Unionlearn has negotiated a Train to Gain contract with Ufi* which represents a fantastic opportunity for us to develop new strands of learning within our centres. Obviously there are bound to be some concerns from centres about how they can best utilise the opportunities our involvement with Train to Gain present. Regional Support workers will be working closely with centres to help them compile action plans which will enable them to fully utilise this funding stream and develop innovative approaches to learning delivery in their centre as well as increasing provision. It's vital that the learning centre network embraces this new challenge and that we work to preserve the funds needed to support union learners. Train to Gain provision is set to increase within the FE* sector year on year and our involvement ensures that the network and individual centres are best placed to continue to play an important part of the FE landscape for union learners. As I mentioned earlier the Regional Support Workers are on hand to provide support and the U-Net national team are also on hand to provide guidance and any assistance you may need. We are currently compiling a guidance document that will be circulated to all centres in the near future. Pending the launch of the guidance document, additional information and guidance on Train to Gain is also available on the unionlearn* website or by contacting the unionlearn team in your region. As part of International Literacy Day on 8th September and National Poetry Day on 9th October we launched our own U-Net short story/poetry writing competition. Please encourage your learners to take part in this profile-raising competition. All applicants will receive a certificate for taking part and the winning story will be published on our website. The U-Net Partners' meeting will take place on 12th and 13th November with the location yet to be confirmed. Further information will follow shortly. If there are any topics you'd like to see in future newsletters please contact enoble@tuc.org.uk Karl Schofield, U-Net Strategic Coordinator New Learner Feedback Cards
There is also a new poster which promotes all the ways in which learners can provide feedback about learndirect*, for example:
So the next time you are placing an order for branded materials add them to your list. http://providers.learndirect.co.uk/bulletin/20080908feedback/ U-Net Short Story/Poetry CompetitionClosing date: 2nd October
We would like all learning centre managers and staff to encourage learners to participate. Your short story should be no longer than 1000 words. Winners will be announced on National Poetry Day, 9th October. The winner will be awarded the prize and certificate at their U-Net centre. All prize winners will have their stories published on the unionlearn website.
Please remember that the best tool for getting the word out about marketing and events are union learning reps, who have connections to the learning centre. Please print off and use the PDF poster from our website. Competitions can be a very good way of recruiting new learners. All details and materials can be found on the U-Net website: www.unionlearn.org.uk/qrcompetition If you have any queries regarding the competition, please do not hesitate to contact the U-Net office 0191 2275568. Skills for Life Resource - Films of Effective PracticeQIA Skills for Life Improvement Programme has created a new set of three films that demonstrate ways in which Skills for Life is taught in three different contexts. The films focus is on how literacy, language and numeracy (LLN) skills can be developed alongside vocational or other subject areas and therefore in a context of direct interest and relevance to the learners. The three films will be of particular interest to teacher trainers as they provide a rich resource for promoting discussion and reflection on effective teaching. They will also be of interest to staff teams or individuals, whether they are LLN specialists or vocational teachers who have a similar interest in developing their own skills and knowledge. Follow this link for further information: http://www.cfbt.com/sflip2008/news/filmsofeffectivepractice.aspx Ten Top Tips for developing your Skills for Life programmeAs part of a workshop earlier this year, members of the Business Action on Skills Practitioner Network were asked to think about key action points for implementing and developing Skills for Life programmes in the workplace. Follow this link to download the Ten Top Tips Useful LinksFamily Learning Festival - October 2008
The Family Learning Festival (FLF) is an awareness campaign which aims to highlight the importance that families can have in supporting each other's learning. This year it will take place throughout October. Organised by the Campaign for Learning*, it supports organisations to deliver Family Learning events across the country. FLF is the only campaign promoting family learning, and provides grassroots support, expert advice, free PR, as well as online and printed resources to event organisers and families under the umbrella of a national campaign. More information can be found on the Campaign for Learning website http://www.campaign-for-learning.org.uk/cfl/flw/index.asp BBC RaW Family Storytelling PackWould you like a copy of BBC RaW FREE storytelling pack, full of things to do with primary age children? The pack is designed to help parents who want to improve their own reading and writing skills, whilst helping their children. http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/moreaboutraw/pack_promotion.shtml BBC RaW ReaderThe BBC RaW Reader lets you read or listen to the first chapters of all 10 of the Quick Read books online. Quick Read books are written especially for adults who find reading difficult. http://www.bbc.co.uk/raw/gamesandquizzes/rawreader08 First Choice BooksFirst Choice Books is a unique free online searchable database containing books appropriate for work with adult literacy learners (Entry Level 3 - Level 2). http://www.firstchoicebooks.org.uk learndirect Questions and Answers - Maths DiagnosticVersion 5 of Questions and Answers - Maths Diagnostic Tutor Guide is now available on Providers Portal: http://providers.learndirect.co.uk/categories/coursesqualifications
2009 ADULT LEARNERS' WEEK
Please get nominating! Everyone nominated will receive a Certificate of Achievement whilst winners will receive a learning voucher and be invited to an awards ceremony during Adult Learners' Week*. More information can be found on the NIACE* website http://www.niace.org.uk/ALW
Newsletter (1,400 words) issued 25 Sep 2008  Sharon Hodgson MP visits QE Hospital for a healthy dose of learning Cumbria 'nets' itself a full agenda Stephen Hughes MEP learns his way around the region |
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