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1. “In a successful Scotland, knowledge skills and innovation are the keys to providing security and future prosperity.” (Henry McLeish MSP, First Minister) 2. Learndirect Scotland (exists to): • provide you with the specialist support you need when you need it • work with you to develop the skills that help you to learn and stay learning • give you the chance to relate your learning to your own longerterm ambitions • help you to feel part of a wider learning community and put you in touch with other people studying the same things • link your learning to key areas of your life such as work, family, citizenship and your own personal development • encourage you to value learning and see it add value to your life 3. The Learndirect model: • Awareness Raising (through): • TV advertising • Radio advertising / sponsorship • Press advertising / sponsorship • Case studies • A helpline, with a target of 120,000 calls in year 1. • A website with information, advice, case studies, etc. • Learning centres, with a target of 300 centres by March 2002. These centres to be based in, for example, High Street centres / kiosks, homes, community learning centres, employee development centres as well as schools / colleges / universities and the web. These centres to offer support through: • hardware • software packages • software licences • telecommunications • training • refurbishment • Information, advice, guidance using the National Learning Opportunities database offering 70,000 opportunities through ca 2000 providers. • An on-line support system offering: • cost-effective on-line content • staff development
• supporting and tracking learners on line, with a target of 50,000 new learners in year 1 The support system would: • provide initial information for learners • provide support for learners • use an integrated learning system Aims for phase 1 include: • creating an on-line lifelong learning log • making available high quality on-line materials • offering on-line feedback and support • offering on-line/helpline tutor support • creating on-line discussion groups for learners • offering on-line/helpline technical support Future phases will include: • administration, reporting and control • skills gaps analysis • training needs analysis • career planning • competence mapping • resource management • curriculum building 4. In summary, the Learndirect programme will provide: • a national marketing campaign • a national helpline • comprehensive partner and client websites • a national network of learning centres • a national database of learning opportunities • guaranteed client focus • a clear service-driven approach • a one-stop shop • honest broker advice • supported guidance and learning • cost-effective content offering • an integrated learning system Further information: Scottish UfI; 0141 285 6010; info@scottishufi.com; frankp@scotishufi.com A Client-centred View of Teaching - A Response to Frank Pignatelli’s Address Cliff Gould, HMI, Head of teacher education at OFSTED Frank Pignatelli has focused particularly on the work of his organisation in re-engaging young (and not so young) adults with learning. Most of these disengaged learners have been failed, to a
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