Aimhigher South Yorkshire CPD Programme - 18 March 2008

Vocational Progression to Higher Education, Doncaster Keepmoat Stadium

58 delegates from South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas attended the Vocational Progression to Higher Education event that took place at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, on the 18th March.

The event examined a range of issues surrounding vocational education - and included speakers from Foundation Degree Forward, Sue Fellowes from Sheffield University and Phil Bloor from Sheffield Hallam University. In addition Peter Hill put in information from the training angle and Steve Tagg, Forgemasters HR Director updated delegates on vocational opportunities in one of the region's largest manufacturing employers.

Downloads:

Please click on the speakers and workshops below to download individual presentations as PowerPoint files.

Presentations:
Keynote: A view from Government, David Stephen, Department for Children, Schools and Families: 14 – 19 Reform Group

The Local Universities’ Response to Diplomas, Sue Armstrong, University of Sheffield, and Phil Bloor, Sheffield Hallam University

Keynote: Apprenticeships, Peter Hill, Metskills, and Steve Tagg, Sheffield Forgemasters

Foundation degrees – the way forward for vocational progression? Gordon Lakin, Foundation Degree Forward

Workshops:
2. Unionlearn
4. Schools/Local Authorities
5. Young Apprenticeships