Lifelong Learning Networks (LLNs) were introduced by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) during summer 2004, to create progression routes and progression agreements into and through higher education (HE) for vocational learners in identified vocational sectors.
The Lifelong Learning Network for Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin
The overall objective for LLNs is to improve the coherence, clarity and certainty of progression opportunities for vocational learners into and through higher education. Our LLN facilitates dialogue around a number of key areas:
- removing barriers to progression; helping learners progress into and through HE
- developing existing IAG and co-ordinating related staff training
- engaging employers; developing and adapting curriculum that is fit for purpose
Led and hosted by Staffordshire University, in partnership with Keele University, University of Wolverhampton, Harper Adams University College and the Open University, we are collaborating with 13 Further Education colleges and many employers across Staffordshire and Shropshire to help to develop a workforce that is well qualified and confident to fulfil the needs of the local economy.
To learn about our current projects, go to each of the Sectors, download our latest newsletter, read the latest Public Servant article or our Director Jill Ward's recently published Adults Learning article on Lifelong Learning Networks.
To view information about all of the Progression Agreements that we have developed why not visit our IAG Information Hub
If you would like to bid for a project, download our proposal form, or if you would like to know more about our future meetings in 2009/10 please visit the meetings page.
If you're coming to see us and need directions please go to contact us at the top of the page.
Are you a member of Staffordshire University's SUN social networking site? Click here to join our LLN Conference group at http://learning.staffs.ac.uk/sun/pg/groups/6700/lln-conference-2010/