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		<title>Union Learn 10 most recent documents: About unionlearn - unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
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		<description>10 most recent documents from Union Learn for About unionlearn - unionlearn Quality Award</description> 
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			<title>Quality Awards for the North West region</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-4353-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Unionlearn was in celebratory mood last week at its North West regional conference when it handed out a number of Quality Awards.</description> 
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			<title>Quality Awards for quality learning in London and the South east</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-3687-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Author Lola Jaye presented a number of Quality Awards to learning centres and learning providers, for their valuable and excellent work at the 5th annual conference of the Southern &amp; Eastern Region TUC, in London this week.</description> 
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			<title>John Hayes, skills minister, presents Quality Awards</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-3474-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Speaking at Learning 4 Life, unionlearn&apos;s annual conference in London, John Hayes, minister for further education, skills and lifelong learning paid tribute to the contribution of unions and their partners to raising skills in the workplace.  Presenting the awards with Brendan Barber, TUC general secretary, he said: “These quality awards provide a clear signpost to both learners and employers of where they can find good learning. And that&apos;s why I&apos;m so pleased to be here and to have this chance to offer my congratulations in person to this year&apos;s award-winners.”</description> 
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			<title>New award for careers information and advice</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2928-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Unionlearn is introducing a new version of the Quality Award for careers information and advice. The new award will be available to all national, regional and local services with a robust process for working with unions, and who can meet the assessment criteria. Providers achieving the award for their services will be publicised on the unionlearn website.</description> 
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			<title>Jo Brand presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award (South West)</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2873-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Quality Awards were presented to: Skills for Business at Cornwall Council and Plymouth Adult and Community Learning Service by Jo Brand at unionlearn&apos;s third annual conference.</description> 
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			<title>Jo Brand presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award (North West)</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2872-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Quality Awards were presented to: Burnley College, Nextstep Northwest and Wigan and Leigh College TUC Education Centre by Jo Brand at unionlearn&apos;s third annual conference.</description> 
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			<title>Jo Brand presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award (Southern and Eastern)</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2871-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Quality Awards were presented to: Communication Workers Union, Financial Services Skills Council, TUC Study Centre - Woolwich and West Thames College and FBU by Jo Brand at unionlearn&apos;s third annual conference.</description> 
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			<title>Jo Brand presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award (Midlands)</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2869-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Quality Awards were presented to: Chesterfield College, Derby College, Nottingham&apos;s It2ition Ltd, Leicester College; New Endeavours Training, South Birmingham College Trade Union Education Centre, Stoke-on-Trent College, Stoke-on-Trent College Trade Union Education and West Nottinghamshire College by Jo Brand at unionlearn&apos;s third annual conference.</description> 
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			<title>Jo Brand presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award (Northern Region)</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2868-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Quality Awards were presented to: Carlisle College and The Knowhow POA Learning Centre, HMP Holme House by Jo Brand at unionlearn&apos;s third annual conference.</description> 
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			<title>Jo Brand presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award (Yorkshire and the Humber)</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2867-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Quality Awards were presented to:LSC Careers Advice Service; Sheffield College Trade Union Studies Centre; Rotherham College of Arts and Technology; York College by Jo Brand at unionlearn&apos;s third annual conference.</description> 
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			<title>Top author Catrin Collier presents two Isle of Wight training and learning providers with prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Awards</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2563-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Prison Officers&apos; Union Albany learning centre on the Isle of Wight, and HTP, a leading training provider in the south of England, who provides training at Ryde fire station, received prestigious unionlearn Quality Awards from the bestselling author, Catrin Collier, who wrote the acclaimed “Hearts of Gold” series of books, today (Monday 8 December). Aidy Wellock, Prison Officers&apos; Association Learning Centre Support Worker, and Paul Fletcher, Fire Brigades&apos; Union Regional Education Coordinator, received the award on behalf of the Albany Learning Centre for its ITQ and Skills for Life Programmes. And Vicki Bonnett, HTP Training Director and Paul Fletcher, Fire Brigades Union Regional Coordinator, received the award on behalf of HTP for its Future Leaders, incorporating Skills for Life Programme.</description> 
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			<title>Top author Catrin Collier presents College of North East London with prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2562-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The College of North East London in Tottenham received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the bestselling author, Catrin Collier, who wrote the acclaimed “Hearts of Gold” series of books, today (Monday 8 December). Susan Neal, Assistant Director Employer Training Solutions, College of North East London, and Sonia Scully, of Civil Service union PCS&apos;s Victoria Learning Centre received the award on behalf of the College for its ICT and Skills for Life course programmes.</description> 
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			<title>Top author Catrin Collier presents City College Southampton with prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2560-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>City College Southampton, received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the bestselling author, Catrin Collier, who wrote the acclaimed “Hearts of Gold” series of books, today (Monday 8 December). Sucha Singh, received the award on behalf of the College for its Trade Union Studies Programme.</description> 
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			<title>Top author Catrin Collier presents South Thames College with prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2559-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>South Thames College in Putney received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the bestselling author, Catrin Collier, who wrote the acclaimed “Hearts of Gold” series of books, today (Monday 8 December). Sue Rimmer, College Principal, and Graham Peterson, Trade Union Studies Co-ordinator received the award on behalf of the College for its Trade Union Studies Programme.</description> 
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			<title>Unionlearn Quality Awards for regional providers at Blackpool Conference</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2531-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Five providers will receive the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber and Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South, today (Thursday 27th November). Among the successful providers are Manchester Training, Burnley Trade Union Learning Centre, St. Anthony&apos;s Centre, Union Learning Zone and Cheshire and Wirral NHS Partnership Foundation Trust. The presentations form part of the Illuminating Learning Conference, organised by unionlearn (The TUC&apos;s learning and skills organisation,) being held at the Hilton Hotel in Blackpool.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Strode College</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2265-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Strode College in Street received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Ian Bennett, Principal, Tony Martin, Head of Business Development and Rachael House, Deputy Head of Teaching Team (Skills for Life) received the award on behalf of the College for Skills for Life.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to City College Norwich</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2261-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>City College Norwich TUC Education Unit received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Geoff Sorrell, Deputy Principal Academic Affairs, Mark Hughes, Trade Union Studies Coordinator, and Lisa Bowler, Trade Union Studies Project Worker received the award on behalf of the College for Trade Union Studies and their learndirect Digital Divide Project. City College is also part of U-Net, the unionlearn network, launched by David Lammy MP, Minister of Skills, in central London last month.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Lewisham College TUC Education Unit</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2272-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Wednesday 18 June) Nick Edwards, Director of Vocational Education and Rossina Harris MBE, Head of Trade Union Studies at Lewisham College received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from John Denham MP, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills. The award was made to Lewisham College TUC Education Unit for its courses in Trade Union Studies at the unionlearn conference, where Lenny Henry and popular crime writer Val McDermid were also taking to the stage.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Filton College</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2264-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Filton College received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Michele Westlake, Head of Department, Adult Foundation, Dominic Fisher, Learning Manager ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), and Rebecca Stallard, Learning Area Manager received the award on behalf of the College for Literacy, Numeracy and Language.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Workers&apos; Educational Association, Cumbria</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2263-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2263-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The Workers&apos; Education Association in Cumbria received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Greg Coyne, Regional Director and Christopher Thackrah, Course Coordinator received the award on behalf of the College for Trade Union Studies.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Bradford College Trade Union Studies Centre</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2273-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Bradford College Trade Union Studies Centre received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Christopher Murphy, TUC Tutor, received the award on behalf of the College for its TUC Diploma Programme.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Communications Workers Union (CWU) Learning Centre at Pudsey</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2268-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The Charlie Elliot Learning Centre at Pudsey received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Trish Vollans, Lead CWU union learning rep (ULR) and Jeff Brown, CWU ULR received the award on behalf of the Centre for support for retired CWU members&apos; ICT courses.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Sellafield Sites Ltd Union Learning Centre</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2262-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2262-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>British Nuclear Group, Sellafield Sites Ltd Union Learning Centre received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Gwen Hotson, Skills for Life Tutor, received the award on behalf of the Union Learning Centre for Skills for Life, European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) and 
NVQ Level 2 in ITQ and Business Administration. The Centre is also part of U-Net, the unionlearn network, launched by David Lammy MP, Minister of Skills, in central London last month.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Gilfillan Associates Ltd, Mansfield</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2271-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Gilfillan Associates Ltd received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Harry Gilfillan, Managing Director and Margaret Tempest, Director, received the award on behalf of the company for Leadership and Management Qualifications via the Trade Union route.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Riverside College and Warrington Collegiate Partnership</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2269-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Riverside College and Warrington Collegiate Partnership received a second prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Rick Cayzer, Trade Union Education Course Coordinator received the award on behalf of the Partnership for its Trade Union Studies programme.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to the University of Leeds LOGIK Centre</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2266-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The LOGIK Centre received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Centre Manager Jo Westerman received the award on behalf of the Centre for Supporting ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Learners.</description> 
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			<title>Secretary of State presents prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award to Solihull College TUC Education Unit</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2270-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Solihull College TUC Education Unit received a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP, today (Wednesday 18 June). Julie Matthews, Trade Union Education Course Coordinator received the award on behalf of the College for Trade Union Studies.</description> 
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			<title>Merseytravel gets prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2020-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4 March) Neil Scales, Chief Executive and Director General of Merseytravel and Norman Hunter, IT Tutor received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award. The award was made to Merseylearn Union Learning Centre at Merseytravel for meeting standards in Information Communication Technology and Skills for Life.</description> 
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			<title>Skillset gets prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award from John Denham</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2011-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Wednesday 27 February) Dinah Caine, Chief Executive and Sasha Kamenetski, Careers Services Coordinator received the prestigious Quality Award from the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for Skillset&apos;s Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Services at a reception held to celebrate the work of over 18,000 union learning reps throughout the country. Skillset is one of 25 education providers which have received the award since it was launched in June last year.</description> 
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			<title>UNISON gets prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award from John Denham</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2010-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Wednesday 27 February) Pam Johnson, Head of Learning and Organising Services for UNISON received the prestigious Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for UNISON&apos;s Learning at Work Programme at a reception held to celebrate the work of over 18,000 union learning reps throughout the country. UNISON is one of 25 education providers which have received the award since it was launched in June last year.</description> 
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			<title>The Open University gets prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award from John Denham</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-2009-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Wednesday 27 February) Carol Baume, Head of Planning and Development and Bethan Norfor, Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager from The Open University received the prestigious Quality Award from the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for the OU&apos;s Recognising Achievement course, developed together with Leeds Unite (T&amp;G section) a reception held to celebrate the work of over 18,000 union learning reps throughout the country.</description> 
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			<title>POA Learning Centre at Hatfield receives unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1887-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Thursday 6th December) the POA Learning Centre at Hatfield* will receive the prestigious unionlearn with the TUC Quality Award for their Learning for Prison Officers programme. The award will be made at the unionlearn Yorkshire and the Humber Union Learning Reps Conference held in Barnsley. The conference will address skills issues in the region as well as discussing Train to Gain, the Skills Pledge and hearing from the Federation of Poles about problems facing migrant workers.</description> 
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			<title>Fire Brigades Union Learning Centre at Morpeth wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1902-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Trevor Shanahan, FBU National Union Learning Fund Project Manager and Adrian Slassor, FBU Union Learning Fund Finance Officer received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for the FBU Learning Centre&apos;s Numeracy and Literacy, European Computer Driving Licence and ITQ Level 2 courses.</description> 
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			<title>Stockport College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1901-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Sandi Fisher, Director of Business Development and Debbie Fennell, Key Projects Manager at Stockport College received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for Stockport College&apos;s Digital Divide/learndirect and Trade Union Education Programmes.</description> 
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			<title>Park Lane College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1900-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Ann Buckley, Director of the Faculty of Adult and Community Education and Trevor Cave, Head of Department, Trade Union Studies at Park Lane College received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made to the Faculty of Adult and Community Education for their Fire Brigades Union Education and Union Learning Programmes.</description> 
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			<title>Norton Radstock College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1899-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Phil Illsley, Skills for Life Co-ordinator and Jane Winstanley, Head of School, Essential Skills from Norton Radstock College received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for Norton Radstock College&apos;s Skills for Shiftworkers courses.</description> 
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			<title>Herts Trade Union Learning Centre wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1898-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Mike Kidd, Unite the Union&apos;s National Learning Co-ordinator and Christine Brooks, Learning Centre Manager at Herts Trade Union Learning Centre received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for Herts Trade Union Learning Centre&apos;s learndirect courses.</description> 
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			<title>East Riding College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1897-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Ron Oldfield, Course Co-ordinator, East Riding College received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for East Riding College&apos;s ICT and Skills for Life work with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service.</description> 
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			<title>Darlington College Trade Union Education Centre wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1896-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1896-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Tuesday 4th December) Ken Smith, Tutor Co-ordinator and Keith Wilson, Director of Higher Education at Darlington College Trade Union Education Centre received a unionlearn Quality Award from the Right Honourable Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, John Denham MP. The award was made for the college&apos;s Trade Union Education Programmes.</description> 
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			<title>Warwickshire College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1878-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1878-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Gillian Merron MP, Minister for the East Midlands recently presented Clive Plummer, Essential Skills in the Workplace Coordinator at Warwickshire College with a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award. The award was made in recognition of the college&apos;s outstanding work on essential skills in the workplace.</description> 
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			<title>Axia Solutions wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1877-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Gillian Merron MP, Minister for the East Midlands recently presented Karen Reilly and Keith Marsh, Directors of Axia Solutions with a prestigious unionlearn Quality Award. The award was made in recognition of the organisation&apos;s outstanding work on Skills for Life in the ceramics industry.</description> 
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			<title>unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1526-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Information on unionlearn Quality Award</description> 
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			<title>Yeovil College Training scoops prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1551-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), James Hampton, Principal and Shaun Hindle, Director of Business Training received one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards from Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for Yeovil College Training&apos;s provision in Skills for Life, IT and NVQs.</description> 
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			<title>Wirral Metropolitan College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1550-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1550-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Mike Potter, the Principal of Wirral Metropolitan College was received one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards from Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for the College&apos;s Trade Union Education and Workforce Development Programme as well as for its Workforce Skills for Life Programme.</description> 
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			<title>Riverside College and Warrington Collegiate Partnership win prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1548-f0.cfm</link> 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Andrew Ellams, College Director, Skills &amp; Enterprise (Riverside College) and Pat Kitto, Assistant Principal, Services &amp; Business Development (Warrington Collegiate) received one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards from Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for the Colleges&apos; Learndirect Programme.</description> 
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			<title>Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1547-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1547-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Jackie Donoghue, Skills for Life Development Manager and Maggie Heffernan, Director of Programmes, Skills for Life were presented with one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards by Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for Tresham Institute of Further and Higher Education&apos;s provision of Skills for Life.</description> 
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			<title>Stoke-on-Trent College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1546-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1546-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Maggi Rowland, Head of Skills for Life and Sarah Thorrington, Workforce Development Manager were presented with one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards by Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for Stoke-on-Trent College&apos;s Skills for Life in the Workplace provision.</description> 
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			<title>Swindon&apos;s New College wins prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1544-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1544-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Graham Taylor, Principal and Mary Scott, Trade Union Studies Manager received one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards from Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for New College&apos;s Trade Union learndirect Centre&apos;s provision in Skills for Life and IT.</description> 
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			<title>Prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award for Longbenton Community College</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1543-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1543-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Joan Gill, Centre Administrator and Sonia McAndrews, Course Tutor received one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards from Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for the College&apos;s CACDP Certificate in British Sign Language level 1.</description> 
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			<title>College of North East London scoops prestigious TUC unionlearn Quality Award</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1541-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1541-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today (Monday 11th June), Phil Gowan, Director of Vocational Skills and Pravina Tailor, Curriculum Manager were presented with one of the first unionlearn Quality Awards by Secretary of State for Education and Skills, Alan Johnson MP. The award was made for the College of North East London&apos;s Learning on the Move partnership project, which provides courses through unionlearn with the Southern and Eastern Region and Unite (TGWU section) for bus company Metroline in North London.</description> 
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			<title>Successful applications for the unionlearn Quality Awards</title> 
			<link>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1527-f0.cfm</link> 
			<guid>http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/about/learn-1527-f0.cfm</guid>
			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Successful applications for the unionlearn Quality Awards</description> 
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