During the time of our LLN we:
- Created a more effective and learner-centred approach to lifelong learning;
- Enhanced existing structures and establish a network of links between them;
- Created new arrangements to facilitate the progression of vocational learners into and through higher education in the sub-region;
- Undertook a fundamental role in linking the demand for learning and up-skilling with the appropriate supply of seamless provision, through courses, qualifications and awards, at a variety of levels;
- Established progression agreements between institutions, across the network, to support vocational learners;
- Identified and addressed requirements for new curriculum development;
- Developed broad and flexible opportunities to progress to HE awards across the LLN;
- Engaged with employers to ensure that LLN funded qualifications support local skills needs;
- Developed a coherent and consistent credit framework that informs and contributes to all disciplines or curriculum areas within the LLN;
- Developed a coherent framework to deliver work-based learning at all stages of career development;
- Enhanced the knowledge of client groups of learners and employers regarding flexible entry and progression routes into and through HE programmes
Outcomes
The facilitation of an increased take up of Higher Education by learners pursuing qualifications in agreed vocational areas:
- Public Sector and Services
- Health and Social Care
- Creative and Media
- Technology
- IT, Enterprise, Leadership and Management
We focused on three key target groups:
- young people at 18/19+
- adults (as individuals)
- employees (supported by employers)
Our Values statement
Our Lifelong Learning Network has been committed to developing flexible and accessible provision through which our partners, stakeholders and learners can succeed and achieve. This was done by working with transparency, respecting equality and diversity and proactively developing innovative ways of learning which meet the needs of organisations and people in contemporary society.