01/02/2024   New D2N2 PSC Portal

As announced by Chris Donkin at the start of the year, all PSC Member information is now being managed through the new Facilitator.

Please see link below for details on the new Portal and how to register:

D2N2 PSC

If you have any queries regarding the D2N2 PSC, please e-mail the PSC team:

publicservicecompact@the-futures-group.com

*** All D2N2 information on this site has been removed ***



30/10/2019   Last day for AotY nominations in Lincs is tomorrow !

Nominations close for the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact Apprentice of the Year Awards tomorrow (31st Oct). Still time (just) to send your nominations to Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



17/10/2019   Curriculum Transformation Event 7th Nov Riseholme

Curriculum Transformation: Delivering Education and Skills for the Next Generation

Riseholme is seeking the views of leading businesses and stakeholders across the region as part of a comprehensive review of the college’s curriculum for 2020-2025, in order to be able to produce a highly skilled future workforce for Lincolnshire.

The event takes place at the Showground Campus, on Lincolnshire Showground, on Thursday, 7th November, commencing with a drinks reception at 4pm. Following addresses by Mr Meredith and the LEP, attendees will be given the opportunity to express their views in group sessions.

If you and / or any colleagues are able to attend and help shape the future of education in the region, please RSVP to Nicola Pattison by 1st November 2019 by calling 01964 553011 or emailing nicola.pattison@bishopburton.ac.uk.



13/10/2019   Lincs Apps Working Group minutes now available

The minutes of the Lincs Compact Sept Apprenticeships Community of Practice Group meeting are now available for download from the 'minutes' tab on the Lincs page 



05/10/2019   The minutes from the Lincs PSC SG Sept meeting now available

The minutes of the Lincs Compact Sept Steering Group meeting are now available for download from the 'minutes' tab on the Lincs page 



25/09/2019   More help for Councils with Levy issues!

Following the Apprenticeships event last week, Charlene Jacques of North Lincolnshire Council has kindly emailed a presentation that she acquired at an LGA event entitled 'How Councils are using the Levy transfer'. The pres is available in the Apps Event folder on the Resources page of this site. Alternatively you can access it directly from this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Events%202019_Apprenticeships%20Sept_



17/09/2019   Lincs Apprenticeships event - download the good stuff!

The e-version of the delegate pack for the "Apprenticeships: Where are We Now?" event to be hosted by Lincoln College is now available. You can dowload all the good stuff from the Lincs page then Resources then 'Events 2019'



09/08/2019   Coming Soon in Lincs: Apprenticeships - Where are we Now?

On the 18th September the Lincs Compact will be holding a major event sponsored by the GLLEP. It is entitled "Apprenticeships: Where are we now?". To see the exciting agenda go to the 'next event' page and to book a place email our Compact Facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



28/07/2019   Karen Lee MP to be Guest of Honour at Lincs Apprentice of the Year Awards

Karen Lee MP for Lincoln has again volunteered to present the prizes at the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Apprentice of the Year Awards (Friday 6th Dec [am] in Lincoln). Thanks Karen! Nominations are now being accepted and can be emailed to Compact Facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



26/06/2019   Compact promoting PS Careers to school students

This Friday (28th June) the Compact will be represented by Chris Donkin (Facilitator), Emma Green (ULHT) and Natalie Holbrook (Lincs CC) at the Priory School 'World of Work' day to promote public sector careers to school pupils. Thanks to Tracy Taylor of Priory for the invite!



21/06/2019   Exciting job opportunities at Complete Careers

There are two exciting vacancies available at Complete Careers.They are seeking to appoint a part time 'Career Guidance Practitioner' and a part time 'Senior Career Professional'. For more details about these jobs click this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/Lincolnshire/Resources%202019/Jobs%20at%20Complete%20Careers.pdf  



23/03/2019   Lincs Cyber Security Forum Wed 17th April at BGU

Some of our member orgs (BGU, Lagat and Univ of Lincoln) are supporting a breakfast Cyber Security Forum at BGU on the 17th April. This will be the Launch Event for the new quarterly Forum, the Forum is supported and sponsored by Marc Jones Lincolnshire's Police & Crime Commissioner and the EMSOU -  East Midlands Special Operations Unit. 

They welcome any business, organisation, school, public or private sectors or individual who wish to be involved or have a voice in understanding how cyber security/crime can be tackled to attend this launch event.  

To book your place here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fsb-lincolnshire-cyber-security-forum-tickets-58715501646



03/03/2019   MBA Leadership Apprenticeship Programme - available from Uni of Lincoln

Following the successful launch of the MBA Leadership apprenticeship programme (SLMDA) in January, we are now looking to start our second cohort on this flagship leadership course in May 2019. So far the feedback from our 16 learners has been very strong, with emphasis being placed on ‘Leading and Developing People’, which is being personally led by the Head of the Business School, Dr Craig Marsh. The course is designed for mid-senior leaders who are looking to step up their learning to complement their work experience and is fully accredited by the Chartered Manager’s Institute (CMI). We are now taking applications for our next intake. For many organisations, it is fully fundable through the apprenticeship levy.

If you or anyone in your organisation are interested in finding out more, we have an information session set up on the 14th March here at the Lincoln International business School. Details on the event and how to book are here: 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-day-senior-leaders-masters-degree-apprenticeship-gain-an-mba-in-leadership-tickets-56421489193

 Alternatively, if anyone would like to apply directly, simply reply to this email and we can send out the appropriate application forms. The high-level course details are attached – if you have any further questions please don’t hestiate to get in touch.

Martin Hickerton



27/02/2019   Apprenticeships Open Day at Skeg ! (7th March)

Our fiends at Butlins are hosting an Apprenticeships Open Day in bracing Skegness next week (Thursday 7th March) from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and are looking for employers to showcase available Apprenticeships to local students. Interested? Contact Samantha Taylor direct via samantha.taylor@bourne-leisure.co.uk 



07/01/2019   Lincs Action Plan for 2019 and Annual Report for 2018 now available

The Action Plan for 2019 and the final version of the Annual Report for 2018 have now been signed off by the Chair of the Lincs Compact Steering Group. To download copies of these key documents go to theResources section (folder Resources 2019) on the Lincs page



27/12/2018   The minutes from the Lincs PSC SG Dec meeting now available

The minutes from the Lincs Compact Dec 2018 Steering Group meeting (and all other papers discussed at the meeting) are now available from the 'Minutes' section on the Lincs page.



09/12/2018   Pics from the Lincs App of the Year Awaards now available

The snaps from the Lincolnshire Apprentice of the Year Awards are now available for download from this site. Go through the Lincs Page to the Resources section and then head for Events in 2018. Many thanks to Sam Hufton of Precise HR for taking these pictures.



28/11/2018   Planning for 2019 and Celebrating 2018

Only two days to go until the big event at the Uni of Lincoln. Can't wait? Why not preview the event by downloading the e-ver of the delegate pack in advance by going through the Lincs page to Resources and then events in 2018.



19/10/2018   Apprentice Administrator vacancy at the Uni of Lincoln

Our member org the University of Lincoln are advertising for an Apprentice Administrator. If you know of someone who might be interested send them this link to the vacancy  https://jobs.lincoln.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=CSS002C     Many thanks to Eleanor Ramsey from the Uni for this update.



08/10/2018   Lincs Compact SG minutes now available

Minutes from the Sept 2018 Lincs Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for download from the Minutes section on the Lincs Page



18/09/2018   Ready for attracting people to public sector jobs!

All set to go tomorrow at County Hall Lincoln for the 'Attracting people to public service jobs' event. If you can't wait you can now download the e-ver of the delegate pack from the 'Resources' section on the Lincs page. To book a last minute dot com delegate place you can email chris@donkinitex.co.uk and our facilitator will book you in.



31/08/2018   Minutes of Aug Lincs Compact Apprentices Community of Practice meeting now available

The minutes from the recent Greater Lincolnshire PS Compact Apprenticeships Community of Practice meeting are now available for download and reference from the Minutes section on the Lincs page of this web site



10/07/2018   Attracting people to PS jobs - agenda confirmed

The agenda for the Lincs Compact Good Practice event on the 19th September 'Attracting People to Public Service Jobs' has now been finalised. To download a copy go to the 'next event' section on the Lincs page. Bookings are now being accepted and to reserve a delegate place please email chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



03/07/2018   Attracting people to PS jobs - coming soon in Lincs

The Lincolnshire Compact will be presenting a good practice event showcasing 'attraction strategies' on the 19th September in Lincoln. To see a DRAFT agenda for this event visit the 'next event' section on the Lincs page on this site. To provisionally book a place email Compact facilitator Chris Donkin chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



01/07/2018   Minutes of the recent Lincs Compact SG meeting now available

The minutes from the recent Lincs Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for dowload from the 'minutes' section on the Lincs page



22/06/2018   Launch of Health and Wellbeing Strategy in Lincs

The Involving Lincs Health and Social Care Event will launch the Health and Wellbeing Engagement Strategy and will include briefings on Social Prescribing, Quality Standards and Safe and Well Team. The event will take place in Wragby on Thursday 28th June (am) and you can book a FREE place at this launch via this link.  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/involving-lincs-health-and-social-care-event-tickets-46531642395   Many thanks to Rachel Aylmer of Childrens Links for providing this information.



06/06/2018   The Recovery College - an initiative from LPFT of interest to PS orgs

Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust have developed the 'Recovery College' in Lincs. The focus is on education rather than therapy and the project offers courses on mental health and how to manage it. Much more detail can be downloaded via this link

http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/Lincolnshire/Resources%202018/The%20Recovery%20College.ppt 

Many thanks to Karen Atkin of LPFT for supplying this update



05/06/2018   E-ver of the delegate pack from Working with Acadmia event available for download

Can't wait for the event on Friday? The e-version of the 'Public Service Working with Academia' event is now available for download from this site. Go to the 'Resources' section on the Lincs page and follow the links



01/06/2018   Notes from the Apprenticeships Community of Practice meeting now available

The minutes and papers from the recent Apprenticeships Community of Practice meeting are now available from this site for download and referece. They can be accessed via the 'minutes' section on the Lincs page.



31/05/2018   Still places available for the Working with Academia event in Lincoln on 8/6/18

There are still a few places avialable for the above named event. For more details or to book a place contact Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



15/05/2018   Apprenticeships Workshop in Lincoln hosted by Karen Lee MP

City of Lincoln MP Karen Lee is hosting a free workshop connecting employers to Apprenticeships. The event on the 31st May runs from 6.15pm to 8.30pm and will feature 9 snappy 10 minute presentations - including one from our very own Penny Lee disseminating the work of the Compact. For more info click this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/Lincolnshire/Resources%202018/Apprenticeship%20Event%2031st%20May.pdf 



16/04/2018   Working with Academia in Lincs

The Lincs PS Compact are presenting an event on Friday the 8th June entitled 'Public Service Working with Academia'. High profile speakers include Sharon Green of the University of Lincoln and Emily Hughes of Bishop Grossteste University. To register interest email Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk To see an agenda for the event go to the 'events' tab on the Lincs page



19/03/2018   Minutes of the recent Lincs Compact SG meeting now available

Minutes of the march 2018 Lincs PS Compact Steering Group meeting are now available from the 'Minutes' tab on the Lincs page



01/03/2018   E-ver of the delegate pack from Apps event in Nettleham now available for download

The e-version of the delegate pack (including all 4 powerpoint presentations) from the recent 'Apprenticeships: Where are We Now?' event in Nettleham is now available for download from this web site via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Events%202018_Apprenticeships%20Feb%2018_



30/01/2018   Still places available for the Apprenticeships event in Nettleham on 23/2/18

Already 35 delegates have booked in for the "Apprenticeships: Where are We Now?" event to be staged at Nettleham on the morning of 23rd February. To reserve a place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk to see the agenda for the event click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsLincolnshire.asp ... see you there ?



18/01/2018   Lincs Compact now ready to present an Apprenticeships event

Following the example from the D2N2 Compact, the Lincs Compact are also presnting an event entitled 'Apprenticeships: Where are We Now?'. The Lincs version will take place in Nettleham on the 23rd Feb and an agenda can be downloaded from the 'next event' tab on the Lincs page.



14/01/2018   Annual Report 2017 and Action Plan 2018 now available for Lincs Compact

The Annual Report 2017 and Action Plan 2018 now available for Lincs Compact. These docs can be accessed directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202018_Planning%20documents_ 



08/01/2018   Lincs Compact SG minutes now available

The minutes of the December 2017 Greater Lincolnshire PS Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for download and reference from the 'minutes' section on the Lincolnshire page on this web site



05/01/2018   New Terms of Ref for Lincs Compact and 2017 Annual Report published!

The Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact Steering Group have re-freshed the 'Terms of Reference' and they have also agreed the 'issue version' of the 2017 Annual Report. Both documents can be downloaded from this web site via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202017_ 



23/12/2017   Save the date! Major Apprenticeships event coming soon in Lincs

We have confirmed the date and venue of our next good practice event 'Apprenticeships Where are We Now ?'. The event will take place on the morning of Friday the 23rd Feb 2018 at Nettleham Police HQ and we have booked Claire Flavell (Strategic Lead for the NHS Lincolnshire Talent Academy) and Jo Maher (The Principal - Boston College) to deliver the keynote addresses. We are still working on the agenda but for now save the date ! Full details (and the official invite) will be posted on this web site early in the New Year.



05/12/2017   Working collaboratively with the private sector

Still places available for this innovative breakfast event sponsored by Serco to take place on Thurs 14th Dec. To book a place contact the Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



29/11/2017   Health and Care Careers Event: Dec 14th in Lincoln

The NHS and LinCA are hosting a 'Health and Care Careers Event' at The Engine Shed in Lincoln on Thursday the 14th December. Why not pop in after the Compact 'Collaborative Working with the Private Sector' Compact breakfast event on the same day ?

 

 



20/11/2017   Working collaboratively with the private sector

Still places available for this breakfast event in Lincoln on Thursday the 14th December. To see the agenda go to the events section on the Lincs page. To book a place  contact the Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



16/10/2017   Coming soon in Lincs - Working collaboratively to deliver public services

Save The Date ! Thursday 14th December - breakfast event in Lincoln

 "Working collaboratively with the private sector to deliver public services"

In December the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact will be staging a good practice event to raise the profile of collaborative working with the private sector to deliver public services. This breakfast event is being kindly sponsored by Serco and is being hosted by the City of Lincoln Council on the 14th December. Planning for the event is in the early stages but already we know that there will be contributions from Philip Ruston the Business Development Director for Serco and from Paul Collins the Chair of the Compact Steering Group. It is anticipated that other high profile public service professionals will be 'booked in' to make a contibution. There will also be an opportunity for you to discuss with colleagues as to how your organisation could benefit from enagaging with outsourcing arrangements. The event will start at 0800 (with a bacon roll and a coffee!) and will conclude at 1030.

To reserve a delegate place at this exciting event all you need to do is  email chris@donkinitex.co.uk stating your intention to attend. I will book you in and send you the confirmed agenda in mid November and also full joining instructions about a week before the event. If your organisation is a member organisation of the Compact (we have 34 member organisations so the likelihood is that this will apply) then your delegate place is free. For non members the delegate fee is £65.

 Hoping you can attend 

Chris Donkin

(Providing facilitation support for the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact)



17/09/2017   Innovative Learning Opportunities event: Delegate pack now available

The delegate pack for the 'Innovative Learning Opportunities for Public Sector Workers' event is now available for download from this website. You can access it directly by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Events%202017_Innovative%20Learning%20Ops%20for%20PS%20Workers_ 



11/09/2017   Complete Careers Autumn Newsletter can be downloaded

The Autumn Newsletter from our friends (and Compact members) Complete Careers is now available from this web site. It can be accessed either by visiting the 'Resources' section on the Lincs page or directly by clicking this

http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202017_ 



05/09/2017   LinCA supporting the Inspire to Influence healthcare project

One of our Lincs Compact member orgs (LinCA) is launching a health and social care project 'Inpsire to Influence' - a project designed to support under-represented young people, aged 17-25yrs, to explore careers in social or health care, across Greater Lincolnshire. Interested ? For more info contact Toni Barwell of LinCA via tonibarwell@linca.org.uk 



01/09/2017   GLLEP Skills docs available for download

At the recent Lincs Compact SG meeting we discussed how the Compact can contribute to the GLLEP Skills Strategy refresh. Firstly we can familiarise ourselves with current strategy docs. The following have been made available to us by Amanda Boutell of the GL Employment and Skills Board: (i) The Skills Plan 2010; The Skills Strategy 2015 and (iii) The Area Review Evidence Base. They are now downloadable from this site via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_GLLEP%20Skills%20docs_ (ta Amanda) ... full GLLEP documentation is of course available from the GLLEP site via www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk 



31/08/2017   Minutes of the recent Lincs Compact SG meeting now available

The minutes from the meeting last week of the Greater Lincs PS Compact are now available for download via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_Lincolnshire_2017_August%20Meeting_ 



19/07/2017   Innovative Training Opps event - MP for Lincoln Karen Lee confirmed!

The 'Innovative Opportunities for the Public Sector' event in Lincoln in September is shaping up to be a classic. The latest high profile speaker confirmed is Karen Lee the MP for Lincoln. To download an agenda go to the events section on the Lincs page. To book a place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



11/07/2017   Coming Soon in Lincs - Innovative training opps for the public sector

On September the 18th at Lincoln College the Lincs Compact will be hosting 'Innovative Training Opportunities for Public Service Workers' sponosred by UNISON. For more details see the events section on the Lincs page and to book a place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



26/06/2017   Complete Careers June Newsletter can be downloaded

The June 2017 Newsletter from our friends at Complete Careers is now available from this web site. It can be accessed either by visiting the 'Resources' section on the Lincs page or directly by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202017_ 



25/06/2017   Lincs Compact SG minutes now available

The minutes from the recent Greater Lincs Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for download from the 'Minutes' section on this site.



02/06/2017   LCC hosting two Levy related procurement focussed events for local training providers

Lincolnshire County Council is hosting two Apprenticeship Supplier Engagement Events for local Apprenticeship Training Providers looking to find out about the County Council's exciting Apprenticeship Levy Programme and possible opportunities arising out of this.

The Apprenticeship Supplier Engagement events are being held at the Showroom in Lincoln on Tuesday 6th June, and the Ramada Hotel in Grantham on Tuesday 13th June. Both sessions are for two hours, 9.30 to 11.30 am, and will feature speakers from the County Council providing information on the County Council's    Apprenticeship Levy Programme as well as details of the planned procurement activity and a draft timetable. There will be an opportunity for Training Providers to ask questions. 

Interested Apprenticeship Training Providers need only attend one event and we ask that the event details be passed on to the       relevant person within your organisation for consideration. 

Apprenticeship Training Providers who would like to attend should email Patricia Phillipson (Patricia.Phillipson@lincolnshire.gov.uk) by 30th May to book their place, stating which venue they wish to attend. Please note that this invitation is restricted to two places per organisation.



15/05/2017   Modern Recruitment Practices event at BGU very well received

On Friday Bishop Grosseteste University hosted a wonderful 'Modernising Recruitment Practices' breakfast event presented by the Lincs Compact. Excellent presentations from Charlotte Moreland of Training for Business, Cara Prendergast of Rushcliffe Borough Council, John Ambrose of Complete Careers and Emma Redwood of West Lindsey District Council were all very well received. To download an e-ver of the delegate pack click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Events%202017_Modernising%20Recruitment%20Practices_ 



10/05/2017   Modernising Recruitment Practices - 12th May at BG Univ: Last chance to book in

Last chance to book a place on the Modernising Recruitment Practices breakfast event at Bishop Grosseteste University on Friday the 12th May. To see the agenda click

http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsLincolnshire.asp and to book a place contact the Lincs Compact facilitator Chris Donkin viachris@donkinitex.co.uk 



01/05/2017   Modernising Recruitment Practices - 12th May at BG Univ: Still places available

There are still a few delegate places left for the Modernising Recruitment Practices breakfast event at Bishop Grosseteste University on Friday the 12th May. To see the agenda click

http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsLincolnshire.asp and to book a place contact the Lincs Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk  



14/04/2017   Next event in Lincs is on 12th May

The next event inLincolnshire is the 'Modernising Recruitment Practices' breakfast event to be held on the 12th May at Bishop Grosseteste University. An agenda can be accessed via the 'next event' section on the Lincs page. To book a place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



23/03/2017   Increasing the number of Apprentices in the PS in Greater Lincs!

At the Lincs Compact SG meeting in Feb it was decided that the Compact would work to increase the number of Apprentices in the public sector by 12% in 2017. A sub group has been established to design activity to achieve this. They will meet next on the 20th April (pm) in Sleaford. Want to join us? Email Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk 



06/03/2017   Minutes of the recent Lincs Compact SG meeting now available

The minutes of the February 2017 Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for download via the 'minutes' section on the Lincs page of this web site.



02/03/2017   Complete Careers Conference - preparing for the new DfE Careers Strategy 27th April Lincoln

Complete-Careers Education &Guidance Network Conference:

 

Preparing for the New DfE Careers Strategy

 

Thursday 27th April 2017 – Bishop Grosseteste University Lincoln

 

Complete-Careers LLP in partnership with Unifrog invites you to an event designed to help you prepare for the new Department for Education’s National Careers Strategy.  The conference will consider three main strands to help withrethinking careers for schools, colleges and training providers, while providing you with an opportunity to network with careers colleagues.

 

The three workshop themes are:

  • Innovative ideas and tools for 21st century career learning including Unifrog
  • Quality assurance of careers programme including Quality Awards for Ofsted and others
  • Apprenticeship developments and initiatives and Labour Market Information

 

Nationally recognised leader in the field of careers education and guidance, David Andrews OBE makes a welcomereturn to provide information and interpretation on present and potential future developments. Helen Renard Head of Sir Robert Pattinson Agenda regular national speaker will talk about why she thinks it is important to embed career learning and the impact/importance of holding a quality award.

 

We have already had confirmation that Jan Ellis is Chief Executive of the CDI will be with us for an update and as part of the Expert Panel in the Plenary session. Unifrog will be a key part of a workshop. We are also pleased to announce an arrangement with Unifrog that will allow their users a reduction in Career Mark membership fees and for Career Mark members/Award holders to have a reduction on the Cost of Unifrog platforms. Prospects will also be attending with resources and we are optimistic other exhibitors will be present.

 

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The full day delegate cost is £95 (with a 25% discount for additional delegates from the same organisation).

To book your place on the conference please complete and return the booking form at the end of this invitation. Free parking is available but may be limited.

 

Promotional exhibitor opportunities are available in the conference hall to showcase your provision.

 

For more information contact Complete-Careers LLP on 01522 543539/583959 or email: enquiries@complete-careers.comTo make a booking please complete and return the booking form below

 

 

 

 

Complete-Careers 2nd Annual Conference

 

Preparing for the New DfE Careers Strategy

 

Thursday 27th April 2017 – Bishop Grosseteste University

 

Agenda

 

9:15                                                 Registration and Refreshments

 

9:30                                                 Welcome and Scene Setting – Complete-Careers LLP

 

9:45                                                 Keynote‘What would a comprehensive strategy for careers look  

9:                                                                                                            like?’- David Andrews OBE

 

10:45                                               Networking Break

 

            11:10                                               Workshop 1 – Innovative ideas and tools for 21st century career

                                                                    learning includingUnifrog

12:00                                              Workshop 2 - Quality assurance of careers programmeincluding Career Mark for Ofsted and others

 

12.50                                               Lunch and networking

 

13:40                                               13:40                                               Why chose a Quality Award to accredit your Career programme?

                                                                                                               -Helen Renard Head teacher Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

                                                         

14:00                                               Workshop 3 – Apprenticeship developments and initiatives

                                                        and Labour market information

 

14:50                                               Plenary/Expert PanelIntroduction byJan Ellis Chief Executive Career Development Institute

 

15:15                                               Close

 


 

 

Complete-Careers Guidance Network Conference:Preparing for the New DfE Careers Strategy

 

Thursday 27th April 2017 – Bishop Grosseteste University

 

BOOKING FORM – Email completed form to enquiries@complete-careers.com

 

To reserve a place at the conference complete all sections of this form and return it to the email address aboveby 24th March 2017

 

I wish to reserve a place at the conference (please tick option required).  I understand that I will be invoiced for the full amount prior to the conference.

                                                               

Delegate rate:

£95 inclusive of refreshments, lunch and discount to products

 

 

Additional delegate rate:

 

£71.25 (25% discount per additional delegate)

 

Total Cost:

 

 

 

Delegate Name:  ……………………………………………………

 

Additional Delegate Names:  …………………………………………………………….                  ………………………………………………………

 

Organisation:  ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

 

Job Title(s):  ……………………………………………      ……………………………………………..     …………………………………………………………

 

Contact email address:  …………………………………………………………………………

 

Contact Telephone Number:  ………………………………………………………………….

 

Payment details:            

Preferred Payment Method is BACS                       Account payable to:  Complete Careers LLP

Account Number: 43125257                        Sort Code: 050563            Payment due by:    26th April 2017

 

Please state your organisation name in the payment reference.  Contact enquiries@complete-careers.comfor alternative payment options. 

 

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20/02/2017   Lincs Compact Steering Group meeting on Wed

The next Steering Group meeting for the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact take place at 1100 at Lincoln College on Wed (22nd). Interested? Email chris@donkinitex.co.uk for more details



19/02/2017   Changing Face of Apprenticeships Event well received

Over 30 delegates attended the Changing face of Apprenticeships event at Boston College last Friday and the event was very well received. To download an e-version of the delegate pack click this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Events%202017_Apprenticeships%20Feb%2017_ 



15/01/2017   Lincs Annual Report for 2016 and Action Plan for 2017 now available

The Annual Report of the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact for 2016 and the Lincs Compact's Action Plan for 2017 were agreed and confirmed by the Chir of the Compact Paul Collins on Friday (13th) they can now be downloaded via this link: http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202017_ 



05/12/2016   Minutes of the recent Lincs Compact SG meeting now available



06/11/2016   Agenda for next Lincs Steering Group meeting now available



23/10/2016   Lincs CC vote NO to devolution



12/10/2016   Next Lincs SG meeting at WLDC



05/10/2016   Feedback from the Connecting with the Millennials Event now available



04/10/2016   Connecting with the Millennials: Delegate pack and pics now available

Yuo can dowload the delegate pack and also photos from the event by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Events%202016_Sept%20-%20Connecting%20with%20the%20Millenials_ 



03/10/2016   Connecting with the Millennials: Event photos now available

Photos from the event are now available from this site. Go to the Lincolnshire Page then 'Resources' then '2016 Events' then Connevting with The Millennials



02/10/2016   Get Ready for the Levy .. in Lincs ... coming soon

Invite (below) sent to the Compact from LAGAT

Following on from the recent article in the Business Echo about the Apprenticeship Levy Conference which is taking place on Wednesday 19th October during Lincolnshire Business Week, we would like

to get the message across to as many local business in the next few days with your help.  So if you or your colleagues can help with the promotion of this Conference by forwarding these details to your own business contacts

this would be very helpful.

 

  • The Conference will be Chaired by Ed Holmes - Ex Managing Director of Regal Beloit (Gainsborough)
  • The Keynote Speaker is Lisa Baxter - Head of Provider Management Business Operations - Skills Funding Agency
  • Speaker Simon Beardsley CEO Lincolnshire Chamber Of Commerce
  • Speaker David Thorpe Business Development Manager The Federation of Small Business
  • Speaker from the National Apprenticeship Service Ambassadors Network
  • Speaker Rachel May LAGAT
  • Speaker Dr Graham Basten Bishop Grosseteste University
  • Employers Views
  • Young Apprentices will talk about their journey
  • Question and Answers to the panel

Don't forget to book a place for yourself by emailing Jane Walker: jane@lagat.co.uk or telephone 01522 513244.



27/09/2016   Connecting with the Millennials

The Connecting with the Millennials event will be hosted by the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Compact tomorrow morning. You can now download an e-copy of the delegate pack by going to the Resources section on the Lincolnshire page of this web site and clicking on firtsly Events 2016 and then 'Connecting with the Millennials'



20/08/2016   Good Practice Event in Lincs Coming Soon

On the 28th September the Compact, in association with Lincoln Colege will proudly present an event entitled 'Connecting With the Millenials'. The event will consider the issue of recruiting for the next generation. Interested ? ... then please click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsLincolnshire.asp for more details.



20/06/2016   Lincs Compact SG minutes now available

The minutes of the recent Lincs SG meeting are now available for download and reference. To access them please go to the minutes section on the Lincolnshire page



08/06/2016   Event Programme published

The full programme for the next event in your area - Pay and Recognition in 2016 - is now in the Next Event section.



29/04/2016   Save the date for the next Greater Lincolnshire Compact Event!

Pay and Recognition in 2016 - more for less.

North Kesteven District Council Chamber, 28/6/16, 10.00 - 12.30.

This event will cover issues such as the National Living Wage, differentials, the Gender Pay Gap, reward and motivation. A full programme and joining instructions will be issued nearer the date.

 



27/04/2016   Apprenticeship Levy Webinar for Compact members

Compact members have been invited to participate in a webinar to be held on 18/5/16 at 2.00 p.m. You can register now to attend live and receive a recording of the webinar after it finishes. Registration is available at: 

https://www.babington.co.uk/webinars/how-will-apprenticeship-levy-work/

 Following registration there is the facility to submit questions that will be addressed in the webinar. I would encourage you to submit these well in advance to ensure you get the most benefit from this event. Many thanks to Adam Barnes at Babington for hosting the webinar and for kindly inviting members of both the Greater Lincolnshire and the D2N2 Public Service Compacts to attend. 



27/04/2016   Apprenticeship Levy Webinar for Compact members - click here for details.

Compact members have been invited to participate in a webinar to be held on 18/5/16 at 2.00 p.m. You can register now to attend live and receive a recording of the webinar after it finishes. Registration is available at: 

https://www.babington.co.uk/webinars/how-will-apprenticeship-levy-work/

 Following registration there is the facility to submit questions that will be addressed in the webinar. I would encourage you to submit these well in advance to ensure you get the most benefit from this event. Many thanks to Adam Barnes at Babington for hosting the webinar and for kindly inviting members of both the Greater Lincolnshire and the D2N2 Public Service Compacts to attend.