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Local Government Intelligence14-19 Diplomas
22 Sep 2010
Qualifications, consortia, funding. 5th National Conference. Held at Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London
This original independent examination of Diplomas brought together leaders, experts and professionals responsible for the 14-19 Diplomas.
Programme
10:00
Mike Baker, Broadcaster and Journalist
Welcome and introduction by Conference Chair
Biography: Mike Baker
10:10
Sue Kirkham, Education Policy Specialist, Association of School and College Leaders
Evaluation of the delivery and success of the diploma
Biography: Sue Kirkham
10:30
Gareth Griffiths, Head of Curriculum and Qualifications Policy, Young People’s Learning Agency
Delivery of Diploma entitlement and improving outcomes of socio-economic disadvantaged students
Biography: Gareth Griffiths
10:50
Tom Winskill, National Advisor 14-19, OFSTED
Diplomas and Inspection: presentation of results Diploma survey
Biography: Tom Winskill
11:10
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
Mary Curnock Cook, Chief Executive Officer, UCAS
Requirements for admission into higher education
Biography: Mary Curnock Cook OBE
12:20
Delyth Chambers, Delyth Chambers consulting
The future of Diplomas - Outcomes for Learners
Biography: Delyth Chambers
12:40
Katharine Horler, Chief Executive, Thames Valley Connexions
Career Information, Advice and Guidance
Biography: Katherine Horler
What's on now:
13:00
Isabel Nisbet, Chief Executive, Ofqual
The Diploma - a view from the regulator
Biography: Isabel Nesbit
13:20
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:30
Buffet Lunch, networking and exhibition
14:30
Panel discussion: The future of Diplomas
Marie Horton, 14-19 Partnership Manager, North Somerset Council
Eileen Gordon, 14-19 Strategy Manager, Hertfordshire County Council
David Turrell, Chair, Kingswood Partnership; Head, Sir Bernard Lovell School
David Eaton, Head of Programme: Support and Development Networks Specialist Schools and Academies, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
Biography: Eileen Gordon
Biography: Marie Horton
Biography: David Turrell
15:20
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:35
Seminar 1: Building up consortia and collaborations
Alexis Michaelides, Managing Director, Dv8
Linda Carter, Diploma Development Coordinator, London Borough of Waltham Forrest
Biography: Linda Carter
Biography: Alexis Michaelides
15:35
Seminar 2: Pathways of progression into HE
Wendy Munro, Progression Co-ordinator, Lifelong Learning Staffordshire and Shropshire; University of Staffordshire
Jill Ward, Director, Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin Lifelong Learning Network , University of Staffordshire
Biography: Wendy Munro
Biography: Jill Ward
15:35
Seminar 3: Local Authorities: funding and partnerships
Annette Wade, Marketing Manager, CASCAiD
Biography: Annette Wade
15:35
Seminar 4: The potential contribution of the Diplomas towards the strategic recruitment needs of the STEM Sector
Bill Sutton,14-19 Diploma Manager, SEMTA
Biography: Bill Sutton
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