Third sector minister Kevin Brennan announced the appointment of Anne McGuire MP to the new role of adviser on third sector innovation.

Third Sector minister Kevin Brennan has called on sector organisations to make sure they have a say in how the Government improves social mobility ahead of the publication of a white paper on the subject after Christmas.

ALP’s first annual review document and the 2007/8 annual review document are available to download.

ALP have written a submission to the Skills Commission Inquiry into Apprenticeships.

The powerpoint slides from the ALP Provider of the Future LIG Showcase Event on the 19th November are now available.

The LSC has provided ALP with a briefing document on the introduction in January of the NAVMS. It outlines the intended functioning of the system and highlights the need for action to be taken by providers to prepare for the switch-on by loading Apprenticeship vacancies on from 8th December.

Several members have been in touch with us this week regarding the decision by the LSC to omit learner names from the 08/09 PFRs, which of course makes reconciliations at this vital time just that much more difficult.

Earlier this week an independent panel chaired by David Sherlock Director of Beyond Standards (formerly CEO of ALI), held a meeting to approve the review panel’s bid recommendations for LIG 4 funding.

Lifelong Learning UK is about to commence the first annual collection of workforce data developed specifically for work based learning providers.

The LSC is keen to understand the potential impact this may have over the coming couple of years and has asked ALP to undertake a survey of its members to try and find out the potential impact this may have and then identify how the LSC can help support providers in this critical area.