1. AoC London Region Members’ Bulletin
12 April 2013 – Issue 133
Dear Colleagues,
I do hope you have enjoyed a good break at some point over the Easter period – all flashes by
so quickly!
Since the last bulletin, of course, the Common Accord London Workshop went ahead on 25
March at Westminster Kingsway College. This was an important and well received event
packed with information and easy access to the relevant resource materials and our thanks to
Teresa Frith, AoC Skills Policy Manager, for her insights into this area. The session was
designed to help build understanding of the Common Accord and its potential implications for
the management of sub-contracting relationships. It enabled Colleges to consider their own
practices alongside the Common Accord Guide and to gain a greater understanding of the
newly drawn up Skills Funding Agency rules surrounding the Common Accord. Materials for
this event included The Common Accord, The Good Practice Guide, the relevant Skills Funding
Agency Rules and presentations used on the day. For copies of this material please contact
Evelina.
AoC London and Hackney Community College represented London Colleges at the London
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Apprenticeship Stakeholder Workshop held on 28 March at City Hall, chaired by Tim
Campbell, MBE. The purpose of the workshop included developing a series of proposals for
submission to the London Enterprise Panel around enhanced employer incentives, a further
joint marketing and communication campaign, and a Higher Level Investment Fund. For
further information please contact me.
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Looking ahead, the AoC London Regional Committee meets on 18 April, our Principals’
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Forum is on 24 April and the VPs Curriculum and Quality Group meets on 29 April 2013.
Best wishes
Caroline Neville
CALLS for ACTION:
Mayor’s Low Carbon Prize – registrations deadline is 17 May 2013
The Mayor Boris Johnson is challenging the capital's students to come up with new and
innovative ideas to cut carbon emissions and boost London's green credentials.
The 2013 Low Carbon Prize offers the capital's students the opportunity to win a share of
£20,000 to turn their ideas into reality. This year, for the first time, the runners up will be
shortlisted for a chance to win a paid internship with leading industrial engineering firm
Siemens, sponsors of the award.
Please submit your student’s ideas through the application form online.
2. AoC London Region Members’ Bulletin, 12 April 2013
Mayor’s Office is holding an event for University and Colleges staff at City Hall next Tuesday
16th April from 9.30-11am with speakers including Matthew Pencharz, the Mayor’s
Environment Advisor, and Martin Powell, from Siemens. This is an opportunity for a
discussion on the role of Universities and Colleges in developing London as a leading green
economy. The full invitation to the event is attached to this Bulletin.
Please RSVP to mayorslowcarbonprize@london.gov.uk if you would like to attend.
LONDON NEWS
London Colleges news
Stanmore student ambassador for Government's 'say yes to NCS'
Stanmore College student, Dario Celaschi, was recently chosen to represent the Government's
National Citizen Service campaign 'say yes'.
The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a scheme which offers valuable life experiences to 16 and
17 years olds from a range of backgrounds through team and individual challenges across the
country.
During Dario's experience, he was selected by the Cabinet Office
to take part in the NCS leaders' scheme, an extension of the NCS,
where he was one of a hundred students chosen out of the initial
30,000. Dario spent a week during the October half term at
Wellington College, receiving direct tuition from David
Cameron's media advisor on how to prepare well for job,
university and media interviews.
Stanmore College picture
To read the full story please visit London Colleges website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AoC London Network Events and Dates for the Diary
• Regional Committee meeting 18 April
• Principals’ Forum, 24 April
• Vice Principals’ C&Q Network meeting, 29 April
• AoC London Region Committee Principals meeting with Mayoral Advisor, 2 May
• Strategic Group for Sport meeting, 13 May
• Marketing Managers’ Network meeting, 14 May
• Business Development Managers’ Network meeting, 15 May
• Heads of MIS Network meeting, 17 May
• Clerks’ Network meeting, 17 May
• Heads of Sport Network meeting, 20 May
• Heads of Student Services Network meeting, 21 May
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3. AoC London Region Members’ Bulletin, 12 April 2013
• Regional Committee meeting, 23 May
AoC Create Update
AoC Create’s Sector Management College programme has been refreshed! They are delighted
to offer a 50% subsidy on a limited number of delegate places on the next cohort which begins
in May.
The Sector Management College programme is the FE sector’s flagship management
development qualification (CMI Level 5). Designed by sector-specialists, it consists of 3
residential modules spread plus online support and coaching to give delegates – and your
College – an exceptional boost to their management skills. For further information, or to book,
please see www.aoc-create.co.uk/SMC or call on 0207 034 2640.
AoC Create Events
AoC Create upcoming workshops include Discipline and Grievance Masterclass being held on
Thursday 9 May. The workshop, led by Darren Newman LLB, will cover how to deal with
employees who are unfit to attend, the handling of anonymous evidence, the role of the
employee’s representative, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that render a process unfair.
Embedding Equality and Diversity in the Curriculum will be held on Tuesday 28 May also in
London. E&D continues to feature highly in the 2012 common inspection framework This is a
practical and interactive session that will explain how teaching staff can integrate equality and
diversity when curriculum planning and when delivering teaching, learning and assessment
and will share best practice in the sector.
Other News
The Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY)
In March National Childminder Association (NCA) changed their name to the Professional
Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). For the first time in 35 year history, they
are welcoming nursery workers to be part of the growing community.
PACEY are aiming to acquire 2,000 nursery workers within the first year. Membership to
PACEY would cost a nursery worker £34.50 annually and would include the following great
benefits
• expert help and advice from our childcare and early years helpline, our health and
wellbeing helpline and legal helpline.
• free resources and information to support you to deliver high standards of care and
learning, including factsheets, practice guides, ‘how to’ videos and online training.
• peer support from other PACEY members, keen to share ideas, insight and experiences
with you via our online community PACEYLocal and at monthly PACEYLocal meetings
in towns across England and Wales.
• greater recognition of your professionalism, demonstrated through our Professional
Standards and ongoing promotion of the important role you play in helping children
get the best start in life.
• influence and a voice on the issues that matter to you, as PACEY represents members’
views and experiences to government, regulators and others.
For more information please contact Barry McGinness, Marketing Executive at PACEY.
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GET A LINE ON AOC LONDON REGION MEETINGS
Recent meetings
Date Meetings/Events
25 March Task Group LSIS Building Progression project meeting (CN, JS)
25 March Common Accord Workshop (CN)
26 March AoC London pre-meeting with Michael Heanue and Andrew Gates (CN, JS)
26 March Meeting with Andrew Parkin, Principal, St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College (CN)
27 March Meeting with Anthony Lawton, Principal, Mary Ward Centre (CN)
28 March London Enterprise Apprenticeship Roundtable meeting (CN)
4 April ESOL Workshop planning meeting with GLA and JCP (JS)
8 April Meeting with Ben Nicholls, Head of Policy, Newham FE College (JS)
9 April AoC London Marketing Committee (JS)
Future meetings
Date Meetings/Events
17 April London Energy and Efficiency Fund Meeting (CN)
17 April Talent Match Meeting Core Partnership, London Youth (JS)
18 April AoC London Regional Committee Meeting (AoCLR)
19 April LeSoCo Launch (CN)
24 April Linking London – final data report event (CN)
24 April AoC Principals’ Forum (AoCLR)
24 April Uxbridge College visit, Laraine Smith, Principal (CN)
24 April Working Capital Seminar, Centre for Cities and Addleshaw Goddard LLP (JS)
25 April West Thames College visit, Marjorie Semple, Principal (CN)
26 April LEST 2012 meeting at City Hall (JS)
26 April ESOL Qualifications Meeting
If you like to get more information about the AoCLR attended recent and future
meetings/events please contact Eva Taumer, AoC London Team Administrator.
CONTACTS
If you wish to contact the AoC London office to give feedback on this Bulletin, to request
additional information where we have offered it, or to provide suggested content for future
issues, please email Evelina Joykutty.
Caroline Neville Judith Smyth Evelina Joykutty
Regional Director Deputy Director Regional Co-ordinator
caroline.neville@aoc.co.uk judith.smyth@aoc.co.uk evelina.joykutty@aoc.co.uk
Eva Taumer
Team Administrator
eva.taumer@aoc.co.uk
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