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Posted on 30 November 2009

NOCN Stakeholder Event - 6th October 2009

On Tuesday 6th October 2009 NOCN hosted a lunch for its stakeholders at Sheffield College, aimed at initiating a strategic exploration of “ How do we realise the potential of the QCF to contribute to the Skills Agenda?”.

A report of the days events is availbale for download below.

Stakeholder Event Report - 6th October 2009

 

Posted on 06 October 2009

Adult Learners Week 2010

Yes, it’s that time of year again when we start thinking about celebrating the achievements of UK adult learners. NOCN and Regional OCNs are keen supporters of Adult Learners week and next year NOCN will again be supporting the Outstanding Achiever Award.

Nominations are now open for Adult Learners Weeks Awards 2010 (15^th – 21^st May); please go to www.NIACE.org.uk for further details.

 

Posted on 06 October 2009

Learning Through Life

NOCN welcomes the recently launched Learning Through Life: Inquiry into the Future for Lifelong Learning.

This is the main report resulting from a two year long, all embracing inquiry based on the following terms of reference:

 …to offer an authoritative and coherent strategic framework for lifelong learning in the UK.   

(Learning through Life. Tom Schuller and David Watson . NIACE 2009)

The inquiry was commissioned by NIACE and chaired by Sir David Watson, Professor of Higher Education Policy at the University of London Institute of Education.

The report is both inspirational and practical and is the result of evidence gathered from across the UK.

Please visit the NIACE website for details of how to obtain the summary and full report.

www.NIACE.org.uk