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Application to become a Community Learning Trust pilot. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Deadline for applications is 5pm, 25 May 2012. Application form for organisations to bid to pilot 'community learning trust' models in the 2012/2013 academic year. See URN 12/625 for the prospectus, and 12/719 for a selection of initiatives that have links with community learning.

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12/71811-04-2012 A4
7 Pages
Community Learning Trust pilots: links with the wider landscape. New challenges, new chances: further education and skills system reform plan. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Supporting information for applications for organisations to bid to pilot 'community learning trust' models in the 2012/2013 academic year. Describes a selection of initiatives that have links with community learning. See URN 12/625 for the prospectus and 12/718 for the application form.

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12/71911-04-2012 A4
10 Pages
Community Learning Trust pilots: prospectus. New challenges, new chances: further education and skills system reform plan. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Deadline for applications is 5pm on 25 May 2012. Invites organisations to pilot 'community learning trust' models in the 2012/2013 academic year, to channel the community learning funding and lead the planning of local provision. Explains the aims and objectives for these pilots, and also selection criteria and support and evaluation. See URN 12/718 for the application form, and 12/719 for a selection of initiatives that have links with community learning.

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12/62511-04-2012 A4
17 Pages
Getting online in second life: a guide for visitors in adult learners' week. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of Second Life for adult learners week. Provides guidance on installing Second Life and how to use it effectively and safely.

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225-09-FE-ON30-05-2009 A4
11 Pages
Have your say in informal adult learning [response form]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Responses were due by 12 June 2008. Relates to the consultation 'Informal adult learning: shaping the way ahead' (IAL2008). See also response analysis (IAL2008D) and Government response (IAL2008C).

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IAL2008B13-01-2008 A4
4 Pages
Informal adult learning: DIUS response to the consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Government response to the consultation ‘Informal adult learning: shaping the way ahead’ (IAL2008). Acknowledges responses and outlines the Government's view. See also response analysis (IAL2008D).

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IAL2008C09-10-2008 A4
2 Pages
Informal adult learning: shaping the way ahead. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. Sought views to stimulate debate and shape future Government policy on informal adult learning: structured and unstructured adult learning for enjoyment, personal fulfilment and intellectual, creative and physical stimulation. Consultation period ended 15 May 2008. See also response form (IAL2008B), response analysis (IAL2008D) and Government response (IAL2008C).

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IAL200813-01-2008 A4
36 Pages
Informal adult learning: shaping the way ahead. Consultation response analysis report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Prepared for DIUS by the Central Office of Information (COI). Provides an overview of the consultation process for the informal adult learning consultation (IAL2008). Looks at responses to the consultation, drawing out key themes and discussion points. See also Government response (IAL2008C).

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IAL2008D09-10-2008 A4
54 Pages
The learning revolution [Cm 7555]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Command paper 7555. White paper that outlines the Government’s proposals to foster and encourage informal adult learning. Informal adult learning is part-time, non-vocational learning where the primary purpose is not to gain a qualification but learning for its intrinsic value. People participate for enjoyment and are driven by their desire for personal fulfilment or intellectual, creative and physical stimulation.

Price £14.35
211-09-FE-B23-03-2009 A4
56 Pages
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The learning revolution: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Executive summary from the white paper 'The learning revolution' [Cm 7555].

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212-09-FE-B23-03-2009 A4
9 Pages
The learning revolution: transformation fund prospectus 2009-10. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Prospectus launching a new £20 million fund for informal learning. Aims to help build new partnerships, help to open up access to resources, explore new delivery mechanisms and find new ways of getting people learning and connecting different learning experiences so that people can pursue their interests and deepen their passion for learning.

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226-09-FE-b30-05-2009 A4
30 Pages