Conference Programme - 3rd April 2023
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09.30- 10.15 Opening and Key note
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Opening KeynoteApprenticeships at Manchester Metropolitan University: What works for us Session will include how MMU integrate of on the job and off the job training; and monitor progress with KSBs Jonathan Lawson, Manchester Metropolitan University |
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10.15 – 11.00 Plenary session
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The journey so far and where do we go from here. Aidan Friend and David Burns A summary of the history of apprenticeships within Coventry University Group from their introduction through the rapid growth to get us where we are today. What does the future hold? How do we continue to deliver excellent programmes and make a difference to our learners and employer partners |
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11.00 – 11.20 |
Break |
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11.20 – 12.20 |
British Values – Preparing for life and work in Modern Britain David Burns
A session to explore the University Groups new British Values protocol, how it addresses Personal Development in the Inspection framework and how it can be applied in the classroom |
NWSLC Apprenticeships: Our Reset Plan Ben Crook, Vice-Principal, North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College
A session to explore a further education college’s approach to ‘resetting’ apprenticeship provision and improving the quality of education and service to its apprentices and their employers. |
Progress Reviews and Apprentice Mentoring Emma Hill and Ben Grocott
A session to explore. The purpose of Progress Review Meetings What good academic mentoring of apprentices looks like |
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12.20 – 13.20 |
Lunch Networking Sessions will run from 12.50 – 13.20
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13.20 – 14.20 |
Safeguarding in action. Gemma Lavery
A session to explore: How the University Group safeguarding standard is applied in real safeguarding (&Prevent) case studies.”
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Principles of Design: Apprenticeships Martin Jenkins
This session will introduce and seek feedback on the draft Principles of Design: Apprenticeships |
Integrated Apprenticeships – sharing practice Ben Vivian & Kerry McGreavey
In a highly interactive session, participants will identify some of the challenges they could face and collectively determine approaches in (re) developing integrated apprenticeships. The session will help to distinguish the tasks for the course team and those for central functions. To gain the most from this workshop, before coming you should familiarise yourself with the current EPA and gateway requirements for your course. |
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14.25 – 15.25 |
Quality of Education – What does good and outstanding look like
Shona Green
A session to explore the judgement theme of “Quality of Education” and consider applied examples of what good and outstanding provision looks like. Participants will be encouraged to share good practice and areas of challenge within their respective disciplines and consider the impact of initiatives upon the learner experience.
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Key concepts when working in partnerships: engaging with employers
Jess Bishop and Karen Roscoe |
Integrated Apprenticeships – sharing practice (repeat session) Ben Vivian & Kerry McGreavey
In a highly interactive session, participants will identify some of the challenges they could face and collectively determine approaches in (re) developing integrated apprenticeships. The session will help to distinguish the tasks for the course team and those for central functions. To gain the most from this workshop, before coming you should familiarise yourself with the current EPA and gateway requirements for your course. |
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15.30 – 16.00 Plenary Session |
Closing plenary: Q&A, closing remarks and next steps
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