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Dear Colleague, I believe that the following NIACE conference will be of interest to your role. I would also like to enquire whether it would be possible for you to disseminate the details of the event to your contacts and networks. Full event details are below. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Your help is much appreciated. Syra Shafi Publicity & Promotions Administrator Conferences, Seminars & Courses NIACE Renaissance House 20 Princess Road West Leicester LE1 6TP Tel: 01162044221 Fax: 01162548368 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Inclusive Learning: Personalisation, Partnership and Progression NIACE conference Thursday 11 October 2007 Venue: Lakeside Conference Centre, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET June 2007 saw the launch of Progression through Partnership: A joint Strategy between the DWP, DoH and DIUS on the role of Further Education and Training in Supporting People with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities to Achieve Fulfilling Lives. This strategy marks a commitment by the three departments to work together on a five year joint "Programme of Change" which will concentrate on: * what further education and training is provided * the quality of provision * and how it is funded. Interpretations of the concept of 'personalisation' vary significantly, from the drive towards better quality services for 'customers' and potential 'customers', to the person-centered and inclusive practices which are key influences on education and training provision for disabled learners. Personalisation includes a strong focus on the learners' voice and the wider social value of learning. Clear progression pathways in the further education system are essential for learners working at all levels. The development of the National Qualifications and Credit Framework and the Foundation Learning Tier should help to develop an inclusive and coherent framework for provision and validate learners' achievements. This conference on Personalisation, Partnership and Progression provides the opportunity for those working in the FE system to discuss policy and key concepts that are influencing education and training provision and work with disabled learners. Audience Staff working on strategy and policy from: * Government departments * Learning and Skills Councils Staff, managers and policy officers from: * Colleges, * Adult and community education, * Work based learning, * Health sector, * Social services * Voluntary organisations and LSC strategic staff. Arrival and registration is at 10:00am for a 10:30am start. The event will end at 4:00pm. For further details and to reserve a place, look up: http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/Conferences.htm <http://www.niace.org.uk/conferences/Conferences.htm> Enquiries to Gurjit Kaur on 0116 204 2833; e-mail: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>