DfE/EFA Preparing for Study Programmes, Birmingham 18.03.13

Draft Agenda

9.15	Delegate Registration Refreshments & Networking Opportunity	Registration & Refreshments
10.00	Welcome & Introductions	Paul Warner, AELP - Chair
10.15	Transition from Foundation to Study Programmes	Paul Warner Association of Employment and Learning Providers
10.30	Principles of Study Programmes, including Traineeships Overview	Irene Kirkman The Department for Education
11.00	Example of Work Experience Good Practice from a Provider	Interactive Session
11.15	Mid-Morning Refreshments	Refreshments Area
11.45	Preparing for Study Programmes - Curriculum What needs to be done or changed to ensure effective delivery of Study Programmes? *Note*: An aim of the day will be to identify points to include in a Readiness Checklist	All - Round Table Discussions
12.15	Lunch Networking Opportunity	Refreshments Area
1.00	Measuring Performance	Irene Kirkman *(Will take participants through the Ofsted information)
1.30	Funding	David Sangster The Education Funding Agency
2.00	Plenary Q&A Grab & Go Coffee Available	*Panel:* Association of Employment & Learning Providers The Department for Education The Education Funding Agency
3.00	Feedback from Groups Summary of key priorities and concerns Areas to cover in Readiness Checklist	All
3.30	Sum Up & Next Steps	Paul Warner, AELP - Chair
3.45	Close

Please Note:
*An Ofsted representative is unfortunately unavailable at this event. however, Irene Kirkman from DfE will be taking participants through the Ofsted information and any questions which cannot be answered on the day will be fed directly back to the relevant Ofsted official.