Sector News

Qualifications set to change to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) this September

The QCF, a new framework for recognising skills and qualifications is set to replace traditional NVQs in September this year. The framework works on a 'credit' system so that individuals can build qualifications in a flexible manner and holds many benefits for learners and employers alike.

For further information on the changes that will be made please use link below.

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Shaping the future: Society Guardian supplement now available

Shaping the future is a recent Society Guardian supplement created in association with the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) and includes an article on Learning Mentors featuring an individual from Marsden Community School in Lancashire.

To view this news supplement please use the link below.

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LSC releases latest Qualifications and Credit Framework policy update

For the latest information regarding QCF please see link below.

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Latest TDA newsletter now available

For all the latest sector news, upcoming events, online resources and publications please visit www.tda.gov.uk

Record number of parent support advisors now in schools

New research from the TDA shows that almost 60% of schools are now benefiting from parent support advisors. The role is designed to support parents to interact with the school and other support services to assist their children to reach their learning potential.

For more information on the differences PSA’s are making in schools please visit www.tda.gov.uk

Young Peoples Workforce Development Programme Launched

CWDC in partnership with the Children’s Workforce Network (CWN) is currently delivering a new programme of young people’s workforce reform. The programme which is to be delivered over the next three years will provide support to:

• Strengthen leadership & management across the youth workforce
• Further improve the skills of the third sector youth workforce through a capacity building programme
• Develop a common platform of skills and competences in the sector

Full information on the programme can be found at www.cwdcouncil.org.uk

SWP Events

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Sector Events

TES Education London 2010

This year's London show takes place on Friday the 1st and Saturday the 2nd of October, running from 10:00am until 5:00pm.

Whether you are involved in early years, primary or secondary education, you will find the support and the resources you require to inspire learners at TES Education 2010. The show provides a great opportunity for you to learn from the experts at almost 60 inspirational CPD seminars, and see, test and compare thousands of educational resources from almost 300 suppliers.

Entry to the exhibition is free, for CPD seminar tickets and further information please visit www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk

Special Needs London

London's only SEN focussed exhibition this autumn term takes place on Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th of October 2010. The event starts at 10:00am until 5:00pm and is being held at the Business Design Centre.

View, compare and buy the latest products and services from 200 SEN suppliers in the FREE special needs teaching resources exhibition. Keep abreast of advances being made in this comprehensive CPD seminar programme, presented by leading experts and covering all aspects of SEN.

For further information visit www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk