WYLLN News

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network 2007-2011
After four successful years the West Yorkshire Lifelong Learning Network (WYLLN) based at the University of Huddersfield as the accountable body has come to an end. Thanks to your support the partnership has supported over 11,000 learners on vocational and work-based learning courses with over 5,500 individuals progressing into or through higher education and engaged with over 4000 employers. An evaluation of the impact of WYLLN 2007-2010 click here gives an objective view of the partnership’s achievements click here. Rather than publish an end of project report, the WYLLN Management Board felt it better to publish the key findings of this external evaluation as a more objective way of celebrating the success of the project.
As from 31st July 2011 WYLLN will be no longer operational; however access to the website will continue to be available through to July 2012. Its contents will no longer be updated though, except for the Progression Agreement database which will remain a live resource. Information on all WYLLN developments and resources can be accessed from the Knowledge Bank on the website link here
The HE providers in West Yorkshire, colleges, higher education institutions and universities, have decided to continue to work together in a new partnership. The new partnership will continue some aspects of WYLLN’s work and will become operational during the coming Autumn term, in the interim you can contact wylln@hud.ac.uk

Introduction to skillswestyorks website
Supporting You and Your Business to Develop – A New extensive course list
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website: www.skillswestyorks.ac.uk
A dedicated website with over 120 courses available, with more than 75% of our training delivered in two days or less. Click on the link to see what’s available right now!
In a crowded skills landscape finding the right training and development can be time consuming, frustrating and confusing. WYLLN takes the pain out of the process, providing a direct route to relevant and effective short courses, by coordinating the training offered to business by our network of Universities and Colleges.
On www.skillswestyorks.ac.uk you can register your interest, apply for courses on offer, or request further information and discuss your learning and organisational needs. The list is not exhaustive, if the training you are looking for is not there let us know, on the register of interest form.
The focus is on providing relevant, flexible and responsive training for business need, to support the development of higher level skills for employers and their employees. Each course provides the knowledge, skills and ‘Know how’ to be able to apply new learning to the job role and workplace.We have delivery locations throughout West Yorkshire which provide easy access and local delivery. Training can also be offered on a bespoke basis, tailored to need and delivered on or off site as required.
Supporting Your Business with Higher Level Training and Development… listening and responding to business need for flexible, relevant and timely training

fdf - A report on approaches to the ‘Recognition’ of employer based training within the EBTA Community of Practice” click here

Calderdale and Kirklees Careers IAG Update July 2011 click here

National HE STEM bulletin July 2011 click here
HE STEM News Spring/Summer 2011 click here

Update from Ian Sinkinson, Student Finance Consultant, Student Finance England click here

Students at the Heart of the System
Consulting on the future of Higher Education
30th June 2011 - The Department for Business Innovation and Skills
This White Paper sets out our proposals for a higher education sector which is sustainably funded; delivers a better student experience; and contributes fully to the efforts to increase social mobility. The purpose of this consultation is to receive feedback on this overall package of proposals for reforming higher education in England. We welcome input from anyone with an interest in our proposals.
These proposals represent a radical reform of the higher education system and we are seeking your comments on the overall strategy for reform set out in this White Paper and the impact that they will have on the higher education sector. You can comment via the comment box on the right or by emailing HE.consultation@bis.gsi.gov.uk
The closing date for responses is 2nd September 2011