AoC London Region Bulletin Issue 120

1. AoC London Region Members’ Bulletin
14 September 2012 – Issue 120
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome back to the AoC London Region Bulletin after what has been an incredible summer
for London. The triumphs and achievements of Team GB, and the great feeling in London
created by all aspects of the Olympics and Paralympics have been tremendous. Whilst still
very fresh in our minds, I am keen to capture as much as we can on London Colleges significant
contribution to the Games – before, during and after. You are already helping us by sending in
your stories and case studies so please keep those coming in and we will pull the material
together over the next few weeks.
Team AoC London is very much looking forward to working with you this year. The Bulletin
this week sets out the forthcoming calendar of events and networks so please have a look at
what is coming up over the next few weeks. If you have suggestions or ideas you would like us
to consider please do not hesitate to let us know.
Best wishes
Caroline Neville
UPCOMING EVENTS
AoC National and AoC Create events
Governance Master Classes, Monday 1 October 2012, Eversheds
Governance Master Classes are aimed at Colleges that are either actively pursuing or are
considering evaluating the opportunities presented by the new freedom. They provide a
strategic overview and an update on developments of the financial, regulatory and legal
framework for Colleges.
To find out more about the event and register your attendance please visit AoC Create website.
AoC 16-19 Study Programmes Roadshow sponsored by DfE, 8 October, Holiday Inn Regents
Park, London
The Department for Education (DfE) is sponsoring a series of regional 16-19 Study Programmes
Roadshows that will help Colleges prepare for the curriculum and funding changes coming
next September. The Government response to the 16-19 Study Programmes consultation and
the 16-19 Funding review signal big changes to the way Colleges organise the curriculum for
16-19 at all levels, across all types of programme including A levels as well as vocational
courses. The new 16-19 funding methodology will fund students for Programmes of Study
rather then by individual qualification.
To find out more about the event and to register your attendance please visit the AoC Create
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The Disclosure and Barring Service: Roadshow for FE Colleges, Monday 5 November,
Morley College, London
AoC is running a regional event with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to set
out what the changes to current vetting and barring/CRB arrangements mean for their future
child protection regimes.
To find out more about the event and to register your attendance please visit the AoC Create
website.
Colleges Week 2012, 11-18 November 2012
Colleges Week 2012 is now just two months away. Taking place from 11-18 November 2012,
the central theme will be work readiness and employability with a focus on how Colleges help
people into work and businesses grow. New research, collateral and toolkits are in
development and will be provided to Colleges as a way to add value to your existing 2012
marketing plans. More information will be available soon from the dedicated Colleges Week
2012 portal www.collegesweek.org.uk, which is due to launch in mid-September. This
includes downloadable content such as logos. In the meantime, please keep an eye out for
updates in the AoC Media and PR briefings or contact the Colleges Week team directly via
enquiries@collegesweek.org.
AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2012, 20-22 November, Birmingham
The AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition – the UK's leading further education conference –
is the perfect opportunity for you to network, share ideas and debate the biggest issues facing
Colleges. It takes place in Birmingham between Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 November. Please
visit AoC Create website to find out more about the Conference, how you can get involved or
book your place.
Other events
Linking London Professional Qualifications in Management event, Wednesday 26
September, Room 416, Malet Street, Birkbeck, University of London
Professional qualifications are often one of the least known areas of curriculum provision. At
this event, key speakers from the Institute of Administrative Management; Institute of
Leadership and Management; Chartered Management Institute and City and Guilds will
provide an overview of their services, as well as examples of how their awards are being
integrated into named undergraduate awards in business.
For more information and to register your attendance please visit the Linking London website.
Market Maker Trade Fair Competition, 12 November 2012 at the Institute of Directors,
Central London Branch in Pall Mall
We would like to draw your attention to the Market Maker Trade Fair Competition, 12
November, London. The main aim is to inspire young people to consider starting their own
business and improve their employment prospects. Young Entrepreneurs will have the chance
to pitch their ideas and get expert opinions on likely success, the chance to win prizes and
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possibly get investment for their business if they win first prize. There are 19 Colleges
registered for the competition. More than 50 (55 exactly) members of staff have been trained so
far.
For further information please contact Project Coordinator Rifaat Foufa on 01462 424249.
Skills London 2012 – Competitions, 23 and 24 November, London
Skills Competitions are a fantastic way of showcasing students’ skills in a competitive
environment. Continuing the spirit of the games at Skills London, this is a chance for your
promising students to showcase their skills. Skills London 2012 will be launching two informal
skills competitions this year. Can your students shine in the spotlight? Open to all Colleges in
London and the Thames Gateway this is the opportunity to present your future stars to the
competition.
Are your students wired to a career in electrical engineering – take a look at the competition
brief and see if your students can light up the competition?
Perhaps the leaders of the next business generation are in your classrooms – check out the
competition to see if they can take the London 2012 legacy forward?
Have a look at the Skills London website for more information on the Electrical Engineering
and Enterprise Competitions running as part of the event.
If you have any queries please contact Jacqui or Jen on 01823 362800.
CALLS FOR ACTION
Nominations are now being accepted for the AoC Student of the Year award 2012
We are once again calling on AoC member Colleges to celebrate the extraordinary
achievements of students as we open entries for the AoC Student of the Year Award – now in
its sixth year. Colleges can nominate any student whose achievements are truly remarkable.
The award will be central to the AoC Annual Conferences' showcase of student talent, with the
winners announced at the prestigious Gala Dinner on Wednesday 21 November.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 5 October 2012. This year the application form will be
sent out via an online process. Please see the Student of the Year Awards pages for more
information and details on how to apply.
AoC student photography competition
AoC Student Photography competition is up and running therefore please publicise it to your
students. The winners will have a chance of a cash prize, work experience with a professional
photographer and vouchers for a professional photography stockist.
There will be a gallery with a selection of the best pictures at AoC National Conference in
November and then these images will be hung on the walls of the national office for visitors to
enjoy. Further details including entry requirements and the theme for this year can be found on
the AoC website.
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London Colleges news
New High Street Bank Joins Uxbridge College Scheme
Britain's first new High Street bank in over 100 years, Metro Bank, has joined forces with
Uxbridge College to become their latest Employer Champion.
The Employer Champion scheme at the College in West
London provides opportunities for both students and
businesses through a range of partnership activities.
Employers contribute in many ways, including providing work
experience and giving guest talks, and advising on the content
of assignments and 'branding' the work with their company
name.
Uxbridge College picture
As part of its Employer Champion work with Uxbridge College, Metro Bank will provide work
experience placements, run careers and skills workshops for students, and support young
people in opening and managing bank accounts.
Please visit London Colleges website to read the full story.
Recent AoC LR meetings
Date Meetings with – Attendees Feedback
31 July Maxine Room, Principal CN College visit: Lewisham College
1 August Victor Farlie, LWBLA CN, JS Regular catch up meeting
Executive Chair
1 August Nicola Lowis and Diana Regular catch up meeting
Neale, London Councils CN
2 August Chris Thompson, BIS CN Regular catch up meeting
7 August Cathy Walsh, Principal CN College visit: Barking and Dagenham
College
8 August Keith Middleton, ACER CN To discuss AoC London Procurement
Network
9 August Michelle Cuomo, GLA CN Regular catch up meeting
9 August Mayor’s Office, London's CN, JS Reception celebration of London's
Newest Workforce, City Newest Workforce
Hall
13 August Mary Vine Morris, London CN Regular catch up meeting
Council
14 August Jill Lower, SFA and Alan CN, JS Regular catch up meeting
Parnum, EFA
15 August Alex Worden, Eversheds CN Regular catch up meeting
20 August Jen Delderfield and Jacqui CN, JS To discuss Competition at Skills
Parker, Prospects; Sarah London 2012 event
Horrell, South Thames
College;
20 August Rod Baker, Barclays CN, JS Regular catch up meeting
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22 August Sue Rimmer, Principal CN, JS To discuss London Regional World
South Thames College and Skills meetings and the London
David Smith, AoC Strategy
23 August Derek Hicks and Stephanie CN Regular catch up meeting
Lynch, HEFCE
23 August Ian Ashman, Principal CN, JS Regular catch up meeting
Hackney Community
College
29 August Paula Whittle, Principal CN College visit: Ealing, Hammersmith
& West London College
30 August ESOL meeting (GLA, JCP, CN To discuss ESOL workshop
SFA, NCS)
4 September Teleconference with CN, EB To discuss ‘Developing skills and
Barclays employability’ event
13 September Sue Betts, Linking London CN Regular catch up meeting
14 September Governors’ Council JS To discuss working together
representatives improving communication with
Governors
Future AoC LR meetings
Date Meetings with – Attendees Agenda
17 September Youth Justice Board/AoC/ JS AoCL Working Group meeting
YOT meeting
18 September Lyndon Sly, City of CN Planning AoC London HE network for
Westminster College and 2012/2013
Nick Davy, AoC
20 September AoC London/ACER AoCLR The Agenda includes:
Procurement Services • Procurement Matters
Launch meeting • An overview of what the new
London (ACER managed)
procurement service offers
• Update on AoC National
procurement support
24 September Peter Mayhew-Smith, CN Meeting with Kingston and Carshalton
Principal College Principal's Group
26 September Paul Wakeling, Principal CN College visit: Havering Sixth form College
27 September National City Deal event IA, CN The Agenda tbc
27 September AoC Urban Colleges IA, CN The Agenda tbc
Group
27 September AoC London Regional AoCLR The Agenda includes:
Committee meeting • Funding Agency updates
• Governors’ Engagement
• Other AoC updates
28 September Denise Brown-Sackey, CN College visit: Newham FE College
Principal
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AoC London Network Events and Dates for the Diary
• AoC London Procurement Network meeting, Thursday 20 September, 2.00pm-5.00pm
at AoC offices, Stedham Place. For more information please contact Caroline Neville.
• AoC London Regional Committee meeting, Thursday 27 September, 3.30pm-5.00pm at
Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU, London. For more information please
contact Evelina Bagusyte.
• AoC London Principals’ Forum, Tuesday 2 October, 4.00pm-6.00pm at City of
Westminster College, Paddington Green Campus, Paddington Green, London W2 1NB.
For more information please contact Evelina Bagusyte.
• AoC London Clerks’ Network meeting, Friday 12 October, 2.00-5.00pm. For more
information please contact Evelina Bagusyte.
• AoC London Heads of Student Services Network meeting, Tuesday 16 October,
10.00am-1.00pm at AoC offices, Stedham Place. For more information please contact
Evelina Bagusyte.
• AoC London Marketing Committee meeting, Wednesday 17 October, 9.30am-11.00am
at AoC offices, Stedham Place. For more information please contact Judith Smyth.
• AoC London Regional Committee Principals meeting with Munira Mirza, Mayoral
Advisor, Thursday 18 October, 10.00am-11.30am, City Hall. For more information
please contact Evelina Bagusyte.
• AoC London Regional Forum, Thursday 18 October, 5.00pm-6.30pm at Eversheds, 1
Wood Street, London, EC2V 7WS. For more information please contact Evelina
Bagusyte.
• AoC London Vice Principals C&Q Network meeting, Monday 22 October, 3.00pm-
5.00pm at AoC offices, Stedham Place. Please email Evelina Bagusyte for more
information.
• AoC London HE Coordinators Network meeting, Wednesday 24 October, 2.00pm-
5.00pm at AoC offices, Stedham Place. Please email Evelina Bagusyte for more
information.
• AoC London Strategic Group for Sport meeting, Thursday 25 October 10.00am-
11.30am at AoC offices, Stedham Place. Please email Evelina Bagusyte for more
information.
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Policy and other documents
GLA news
'We need all our young people to be working and contributing' say Mayor and Employment
Minister
‘A golden Games to be followed by an incredible legacy’ says Mayor
Mayor aims to build on the Olympic volunteering spirit after the Games
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 Bagusyte.
Caroline Neville Judith Smyth
Regional Director Deputy Director
caroline.neville@aoc.co.uk judith.smyth@aoc.co.uk
Evelina Bagusyte Etha Taylor
Regional Co-ordinator Team Administrator
evelina.bagusyte@aoc.co.uk etha.taylor@aoc.co.uk
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