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Dear SIFE students,
We have been invited to speak about the Third Sector Edge project at the National EBP Network's Annual Conference.
I would like to invite one SIFE student to speak alongside me about the project and then join me on a panel.
I would also like to invite some SIFE students to attend some of the conference in return for helping man our stand, and telling delegates about your involvement in this programme.
- The presentation will be on the Monday 1st December.
- The stand will run all day on the Monday and the Tuesday
If you are available please register asap at the above link. The session we will be a part of is as follows: The purpose of this session is to explore the needs of the future world of work – and their implications for employer engagement. We will briefly present some recent research findings before introducing you to three project teams who are developing fresh approaches to work-related learning that will help to meet the needs of the future world of work. We will then break into small discussion groups to explore the challenges and solutions to engaging employers in areas particularly relevant to our future economy & society: the third sector, the creative economy and rural areas. NATIONAL EBP NETWORK
Annual Conference
OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
· The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the plans for the National EBP Network’s Annual Conference 2008.
KEY THEMES
· Business, Education, Employers, Excellence
BACKGROUND
· Feedback from the last two conferences indicates that Members like the presence of influential speakers and the panel sessions.
· Members also reported that they valued the gala awards evening and particularly the celebratory aspect
· However there is a clear demand for more networking and professional development
· Feedback from wider partners indicates that business like the conference because it offers them information on policy developments and networking
· The feedback from government is also positive and indicates that DCSF in particular values the conference as a means of communicating with EBPs and wider EBPOs.
PLAN FOR 2008
· The conference specification is contained at Annex A. It sets out the rationale, target audience, description of the event and promotional plans
· The Novotel Hammersmith has been booked for the 1st and 2nd December 2008
· Seminars will be introduced
· The awards and gala dinner will be held on the evening of the 1st December
· Diplomas will feature heavily and there will be opportunities to learn about wider programmes that involve EBPOs
· There will be an opportunity to continue to raise awareness of EBPs and what they do so the involvement of Members and their business, education and learners is crucial.
PROGRESS TO DATE
· A draft programme has been produced which is contained at Annex B
· Discussions have taken place with several companies to identify suitable speakers including UKCES.
· Plans to hold awards are advancing
ANNEX A
SPECIFICATION FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008
CONFERENCE TITLE
· Business in Education – Keeping it Real
RATIONALE/NEED
· To raise the profile of EBPs (and wider) EBPOs to national and local government, business and education
· To review the implementation of the government’s Work Related Learning and Enterprise policy with particular reference to the new Diplomas
· To influence the future direction of policy with an emphasis on the infra-structure and commissioning arrangements
TARGET AUDIENCE
· Managers and staff of EBPs and wider EBPOs across England and Wales
· Large/ national businesses from each region of England and Wales
· SME/local businesses from each region of England and Wales
· 14 to 19 Partnerships
· Head Teachers and College Principals
· Work based training providers
· Business organisations including CBI, IOD, BCC and FSB
· Awarding Bodies including Edexcel, OCR, City and Guilds AQA and FAB
· SSCs, DDP and Diploma Line Leads
· Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)
· Regional Government Advisors and Connexions
· Devolved Parliaments and Assemblies
· Government Commissions including NCEE, Talent and Enterprise Taskforce and UKCES
PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTOR
An annual conference to be held at the Novotel Hammersmith, on the 1 and 2 of December 2008 that will provide the projected audience of 800 with the opportunity to:
· Influence government policy in relation to work related learning for learners aged 5 to 19
· Exchange best practice and network with colleagues from business, education and local government
· Review the progress of the NEBPN’s project to establish a network of high quality EBPOs to meet the needs of business, education, local authorities and learners
· Contribute to the success of Diplomas and other key national qualifications e.g. Apprenticeships
· Listen to and question key political, business and education leaders
· Celebrate success.
The conference will start at 1pm on the 1st and run until 14.00 on the 2nd. It will feature keynote addresses, employer/learner-led seminars and panel discussions. It will also include a Gala Dinner with high profile awards:
· Work Experience – (sponsored by McDonalds)
· PDP – (sponsored by PwC)
· Enterprise – (sponsored by Thames Water)
· Business Volunteering – (sponsored by npower)
· Partnership of the Year – (sponsored by DCSF)
· Business Language – (sponsored by CILT )
· Diploma
· Apprenticeship
· Pre-14
ANNEX B
NATIONAL EBP NETWORK
Business in Education – Keeping it Real
Draft Conference Programme
DAY ONE - Monday 1st December 2008
12.0 Arrival, Registration and lunch
13.00 Welcome by Angela Wright, Chair, National EBP Network
13.10 Opening Session: Jim Knight MP, Minister of State for Schools & Learners
Andy Powell, CEO, Edge
David Frost, BCC (tbc)
Q & A Session
SPOTLIGHT on Business in Schools
14.00 Seminar Session One: A choice of Topics
15.00 Refreshments
15.30 Keynote Address: Speaker tbc
16.00 Panel Session led by:
Mike Evans, Director of Engineering, npower
John Gibbs Newton (EBPO)
Dr Howard Stoates (MP)
Ben Adams and Tom Warvill, Graduates
SPOTLIGHT – on……….
18.45 Drinks Reception
Awards to be presented by Mike Baker, Broadcaster & Journalist
19.15 Gala Awards Dinner
Welcome by Stephen Greenhalgh, Council Leader, Hammersmith & Fulham
After dinner speaker, possibly Boris Johnson or Sir William (Phoenix school)
College Dancers?
22.00 Dancing until late
DAY TWO - Tuesday 2nd December 2008
9.15 -09.45 Keynote Addresses
Chris Humphries, CEO UK Commission and Skills
Shan Jones, Regional Director, West Midlands
SPOTLIGHT – on Edge Learners’ Forum
09.45 - 10.45 Seminar Session Two: A choice of Topics
10.45 Refreshments
11.05 - 12.05 Seminar Session Three: A choice of Topics
12.15 - 12.45 Panel Session led by:
Gary Forrest QCA (tbc)
David Owens, CEO, Thames Water
Jenny Jupe, SSAT (tbc)
Cath Longhurst, Portsmouth EBP
Lucy Parker, Chair, Talent & Enterprise Task Force (tbc)
12.45 -13.00 Keynote Address: Richard Noble OBE
13.00 - 13.15 Closing session with Young People from across the 5 – 19 age group
13.15 - 13.20 Closing Remarks, Declan Swan, CEO NEBPN
13.20 Lunch and Networking
14.0 Depart
Please Note this programme is draft and subject to change
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