Construction & the Built Environment
Convenor: John Short, from Coventry and Warwickshire LLN.
LLN PARTICIPATION
Greater Manchester; Hants & Low; MOVE; Birmingham, Black Country & Solihull; Leap Ahead; Construction Skills; South London; Progress South Central; SE London LLN; Cumbria University; Coventry & Warwickshire.
PAST MEETINGS
The first workshop was held 26 September 2007, Coventry University. Click here to see the notes.
The second workshop was held 25 February 2008, Wolverhampton University. Click here for the notes.
FUTURE MEETINGS
It was decided at the September meeting that there will be 3 meetings per year. Details about the next meeting will be added soon.
SUMMARY OF TOPICS RAISED AND PROPOSALS FOR FURTHER WORK
As it was the first meeting, each representative outlined the projects that they are currently involved with in their area. Two presentations were delivered:
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1. ConstructionSkills Standards & Qualifications Strategy (Draft Report)
Kath Galloway ran through the ConstructionSkills Standards & Qualifications draft report which was contained within the delegate pack. Kath highlighted the rationale behind the report.
2. Pathfinder Project for the 14-19 Diploma – Brian Cairns (MOVE)
Brian Cairns ran through the MOVE presentation. Particular points highlighted included milestones for the MOVE project; current work with partners; issues relating to recruitment into higher education from 14-19 diplomas; the impact on curriculum for higher education providers; and a summary of outcomes from discussions with UCAS and other activity.
(Summary last updated November 2007)
LLN CONSTRUCTION CONTACTS
Rick Crowshaw, GMSA; Lynne Benton, YHELLN; Ian Billyard, West Yorkshire; Phillip Harris, Birmingham, Black Country and Solihull; John Short, Coventry & Warwickshire; David Tooth, Leap Ahead; Kerry Baker, South London; Karen Morse, South East London; Hugh Joslin, Kent & Medway; Steve Lake, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight; Matt England, South East London
(Please see the network finder pages for contact details)
USEFUL LINKS
Summit Skills (SSC)
CITB-Construction Skills (SSC)