In addition to the requirement for contact with the HEI on individual cases
there is a strong emphasis on regional co-operation through regular meetings
that should include, LEAs, HEI and assessors/Assessment Centres.
A list of regional groups and contacts is being established and it is likely
that these contact groups would also be the focus for training.
I think that the recommendations do form the basis for a better system but it
will take time to get this working properly. I would encourage everyone to
take part in regional consultation. If you cannot get any information from
the body which might represent you (such as NFAC, NADO or one of the indepent
assessors - myself or Steve Broadbent) then please contact SKILL to ask who
your regional co-ordinator is and ask them to put you in touch with the
regional group that should be formed and much more active next year.
Mick Trott
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