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Further Education and Skills Inspection
12 Oct 2010
Promoting excellence, meeting the needs of learners. Held at Ambassadors, Bloomsbury, London
This conference brought together experts and leaders from FE colleges and training providers from across the UK to share ideas and experiences, evaluate the past year and promote continuous improvement and constant inspection readiness.
Programme
10:00
Mike Baker, Broadcaster and Journalist
Welcome by Conference Chair
10:10
Stephen Sheedy, Principal, Queen Mary’s College; former Chair, Learning and Skills Committee, Association of Colleges
The new inspection framework - one year on
Biography: Stephen Sheedy
10:30
Marilyn Hawkins, Officer, 157 Group; Principal, Barnet College
Inspection and learners
Biography: Marilyn Hawkins
10:50
Dr Alison Birkinshaw, Chair, FE Reputation Strategy Group and Principal, York College
Reputation and strategy beyond inspection
Biography: Dr Alison Birkinshaw OBE
11:10
Questions and discussion: Session 1
11:30
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
12:00
Chris Morecroft, President, Association of Colleges
Outcomes for learners and staff - becoming an outstanding provider
Biography: Chris Morecroft
12:20
Jane Machell, Principal, Alton College, Rated outstanding in all 5 areas of inspection 2009-2010
Self-assessment and self-evaluation
Biography: Jane Machell
12:40
Roland White, Assistant Principal Curriculum, Isle of Wight College
Best ways to engage learners in the inspection process
Biography: Roland White
13:00
Questions and discussion: Session 2
13:10
Buffet Lunch, networking and exhibition
14:10
Panel discussion: From the new approach to self-assessment and self-evaluation, lesson observations, use of data and engaging learners and staff, how do schools and training providers prepare for inspection?
Peter Mayhew-Smith, Principal, Kingston College
John Stone, Chief Executive, LSN
Sue Higginson, Assistant Principal, Quality and Strategic Development, Wirral Metropolitan College and member of FE Works
Biography: Sue Higginson
Biography: Peter Mayhew-Smith
Biography: John Stone
14:40
Seminar 1: Improving equality and diversity
Kate Hunter, Staff Development and Equalities Manager, Darlington College
Liz Reay, Chief Executive, Equality North East
Biography: Kate Hunter
14:40
Seminar 2: Demonstrating excellence in leadership and management
Judith Doyle, Deputy Principal, Curriculum and Quality, Gateshead College
Biography: Judith Doyle
14:40
Seminar 3: Improving safeguarding
Jane Linsell, Director Student Services, South Birmingham College
Biography: Jane Linsell
14:40
Seminar 4: Quality improvement
Dr Gary Jones, Deputy Principal, Highlands College
Biography: Dr Gary Jones
15:25
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15:45
Repeat of seminars