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Apologies for crossposting. Moving in, moving on: Transition and progression for adults with learning difficulties in the FE system Conference Thursday 28 June 2007 Venue: National College for School Leadership Triumph Road, Nottingham NG8 1DH This NIACE conference, supported by the Learning and Skills Council and the Valuing People Support Team, will focus on transition into and progression from the FE system for young people and adults with learning difficulties. The term 'learning difficulties' is used in education and in this instance refers also to those people who fall into the category of people with 'learning disabilities', the term used in Social Care and Health settings. In the 2006 national strategy document for provision for people with learning difficulties and/or difficulties Learning for Living and Work, the LSC state that the FE system should not be an endpoint for learners with learning difficulties but rather "part of a route map to social and economic inclusion". Effective transition, based on learners' hopes and aspirations, will support learners to participate in meaningful programmes of learning. This in turn will lessen the possibility of them becoming part of the "revolving door" syndrome, that is, learners returning to the same provider year after year with very little thought given as to how their learning can support them with progression. Effective transition is essential to meaningful progression. Aim This conference will provide an opportunity for colleagues from the FE system, from schools and from Social Care and Health and the voluntary sector to come together to: * Discuss the current policy context and how it impacts on effective transition and progression * Consider how we can all start to work together to make it happen * Learn about interesting practice developing in both transition into and progression from FE * Make links with other agencies in your region who you could work together with in the future Audience The conference will be of interest to: * Managers and Coordinators from the FE system including FE colleges, Adult and Community Education, LSC leads, Voluntary Sector providers and Work based Learning providers * SEN regional facilitators * Valuing People support team Regional Advisors * Representatives of Learning Disability Partnership Boards * Parents and Carers * Colleagues from Social Care and Health with an interest or responsibility around transition and progression * Colleagues from Connexions and Transitions Teams Arrival and Registration is at 9.45am. The conference ends at 4.00pm. For further details, look up: http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/Conferences.htm <blocked::http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/Conferences.htm> Enquiries to Gurjit Kaur on 0116 204 2833; e-mail: [log in to unmask] <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]>