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LSEN Seminar – Monday 9 th July 2012

LSEN Seminar – Monday 9 th July 2012. Developing a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester . Welcome.

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LSEN Seminar – Monday 9 th July 2012

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  1. LSEN Seminar – Monday 9th July 2012 Developing a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester Welcome

  2. AGENDA1.45 - 2.00 - Community Learning - from the past into the future 2.00 - 2.30 - Workshop 12.30 - 2.45 - The role of new technology in supporting community learning2.45 - 3.15 - Workshop 23.15 – 3.30 - Coffee/Networking3.30 - 3.45 - LSEN and a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester3.45 - 4.15 - Workshop 34.15 - 4.30 - Final Plenary and the way forward

  3. Developing a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester Aims of the seminar To develop a common understanding of community learning and its multiple methods of engagement and delivery To review the existing policies and strategies in relation to community learning and how we can respond more effectively to existing and new funding streams, locally and nationally To explore how new technology can help in the promotion, delivery and construction of community learning models To explore the role the LSEN could play in the development and delivery of an emerging community learning strategy

  4. Community Learningfrom the past into the future - 1 Historical background - WEA, NIACE, ECA, Trade Union Movement – Adult Learning Institutes and Adult Residential Colleges Relatively recent Government policies on Community Learning – The Learning Age – 1998, The Learning Revolution – 2009, New Challenges, New Chances and IACL – 2011, Colleges in the Community – BIS - 2012 Growing evidence base recognising the importance and value of community learning and its role in social and economic well being, and social capital development The Foresight Report – 2009, NIACE - Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning – 2009, NIACE - Valuing the Impact of Adult Learning - 2012

  5. Community Learningfrom the past into the future - 2 Growing divide between main government funded programmes focusing on training and skills (education) and meagre funded or unfunded community learning developing at grassroots level (learning) Attempts to bring “hard to reach learners/benefit dependents” into education – same story, different routes – Community Learning Champions/Digital Learning Champions etc In another part of the forest (community)new learning is happening through social networks, learning circles, self organised learning, social capital development, co-production of learning, timebanking Leading to - The Emergent Learning Model developed by Fred Garnett and further developed through the MOSI ALONG Programme

  6. Community Learningfrom the past into the future - 3 How do we build a strategy that recognises and builds upon the strengths of these different learning methodologies? How do we ensure that we use funding from a range of sources, both national (SFA, Cultural Sector, etc) and locally (Cash and Change Grants/NLDC etc) more effectively? How do we prepare ourselves to react more effectively to maximise opportunities offered by short term funding programmes – ACLF, CLIF? How do we begin to build Community Learning Trusts that really work?

  7. Workshop 1 Each table consists of a number of different organisations and community reps – you must work together and identify how you will establish a Community Learning Trust in your community which will offer a range of different types of learning engagement and build a true community curriculum – what are the 3 most important things you will do?

  8. New technology, social media and learning - 1 Helping to promote and finding learning opportunities Institutional websites (learning providers) Community websites (community groups/forums) Portal sites (bringing learning opportunities together) Learning in Manchester/Learning4U/School of Everything Information sites (offering wide range of local info to communities) Zoom (Libraries), Manchester Community Centre Database, MACC Networks How do we make this all work better? Who provides/who accesses?

  9. New technology, social media and learning - 2 Better engagement of communities and learners More effective use of Twitter/Facebook/Linked In/Blogs etc – by institutions, communities and/or individuals? Do learners need learning providers? – Does social media provide the opportunity for people to create their own learning journeys What are we learning from Digital Champions and Community Reporters about Knowledge Curation, the use of the Cloud and the significance of Mobile Phone and Tablet Apps in building your own curriculum

  10. Workshop 2 Share your own knowledge of new technology and explore how you would collectively work together to use this shared knowledge to enhance community learning across Manchester – identify 3 things you would like to see happen that would enhance this learning

  11. Strengthening the role of LSEN in developing a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester - 1 Strengths of the LSEN The LSEN was established (as the LSN) in 2001 and is well established and well regarded across the City and beyond Although focused on Third Sector Learning Providers it has always worked with Public and Private Sector Partners and can act as an honest broker across numerous partners It is firmly established as an information/policy and strategy focused organisation – and therefore is not seen as a direct competitor in delivery terms At present it has a membership of over 900 individuals – we are presently updating our membership – so please ensure you complete our electronic survey

  12. Strengthening the role of LSEN in developing a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester - 2 Strengths of the LSEN – continued In terms of Community Learning the LSEN has: delivered a high profile conference in the City in 2009 has run regular seminars and events on issues related to community learning has successfully co-ordinated Adult Learners Week event and activities across Manchester over the past 3 years

  13. Strengthening the role of LSEN in developing a Community Learning Strategy for Manchester - 3 Weaknesses of the LSEN Funding becoming increasing difficult – at present surviving on a quarterly budget of £5000 from MCC through the MACC partnership with additional one off grants from NIACE, Manchester First etc Exists at present as an unincorporated community organisation with a bank account and employs 2 staff on a part time basis Existing governance structure – LSEN Exec – needs strengthening with wider range of stakeholders to make it more accountable and sustainable

  14. Workshop 3 In this workshop you are asked to consider the following question Is the LSEN the most appropriate organisation to take forward the development of a Community Learning strategy? If YES – please identify how your organisations could help build and develop the LSEN to take on this role If NO – please identify which organisation should take this forward and how your own organisations would support this development

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