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:
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 ***
15/07/2018 Apprenticeships Case Studies available for download
The D2N2 PS Compact Apprenticeships working group have been busy ! A set of good practice case studies have been produced showing (a) how Apprentices fora were set up in Notts County Council and Nottingham University Hospitals; (b) how Derby City Council enjoyed a successful 'end point assessment' and (c) how an Apprenticeship changed the lives of young workers at Notts Healthcare Trust. To download the case studies click the D2N2 section, then click Resources then Resources 2018 and then the Case Studies folder
13/07/2018 A major event for young professionals at Pride Park in Nov
The key email from Dan Miller of Young Professionals UK
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you all know about an exciting event we are running on the 20th November at the Pride Park Stadium. We are running our next large scale apprenticeship event for 1,000+ post 16 students across the East Midlands. Just after 2 weeks of promotion we signed up over 800 kids from across 18 different schools. Arriva Busses are transporting all the students in for us and Experian are Headlining the Event with us. Other brands that are also confirmed up are; IBM, EY, BDO, Barclays, Pearson and Sodexo. DCFC are also playing a big part on the day for the students, Frank Lampard I've been told may show up!
Our events are not your typical careers fair, they are workshop based along with talks and presentations all throughout the day. Every student will be using our Young Professionals App (the only school and college leaver employment app in the market place) on the day and at the end of the event we can share this data with you to help with your talent acquisition pipelines.
If you'd like to get involved or want to find out more, please get in touch.
Best Regards Dan Miller
09/07/2018 Trade Union support for Apprenticeships
Our good friends (and Compact members) TUC Unionlearn have produced an excellent guide 'Union support for high quality Apprenticeships'. A link to the downloadable and printable 20 page guide is here:
https://www.unionlearn.org.uk/publications/unions-supporting-highquality-apprenticeships
Many thanks to Mark Rowe of the TUC for providing this information
05/07/2018 A Public Service Apprenticeships Conference - Coming Soon !!
The D2N2 Compact will be presenting an 'Apprenticeships Conference' in November in central Nottingham. To see a DRAFT agenda for this event visit the 'next event' section on the D2N2 page on this site. To provisionally book a place email Compact facilitator Chris Donkin chris@donkinitex.co.uk
29/06/2018 Minutes of D2N2 Compact SG meeting now available
The minutes from the recent D2N2 Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for dowload from the 'minutes' section on the D2N2 page
15/06/2018 D2N2 launch Growth Hub to support growth in Apprenticeships
Today D2N2 have launched their 'Growth Hub' to (hopefully) support an increase in the number of Apprentices employed in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. For more details visit their new web site via this link https://www.d2n2growthhub.co.uk/skills-employability/apprenticeships/
03/06/2018 Minutes of D2N2 Compact Apps working group meeting now available
The minutes and papers from the recent Apprenticeships Working Group meeting are now available from this site for download and referece. They can be accessed via the 'minutes' section on the D2N2 page.
18/05/2018 Working with the Unis - another successful event from the D2N2 Compact!
Last Friday the D2N2 Compact hosted the 'Public Service Working with the Universities' event and feedback from delegates shows that the event was well received and that attendees found it very useful. The e-ver of the delegate pack and some pictures from the event can be accessed from the Resources tab on the D2N2 page of this site. The output from the plenary session will be considered by the Steering Group at their meeting in June
17/05/2018 Shared Service Architects offer Apprenticeship Levy support
Our friends and member organisation Shared Service Architects are offering an advanced programme designed to equip public sector managers and project delivery teams with the practical skills and know-how to effectively facilitate and implement collaborative transformation and shared service solutions across the public sector. This programme also assists with Levy spend issues. For more info click this link.
https://sharedservicearchitects.co.uk/services/apprenticeship-levy-funded-programme/
10/05/2018 E-ver of the delegate pack from Working with the Unis event available for download
Can't wait until tomorrow ? The e-version of the delegate pack for the Working with the Universities event to be held in Derby tomorrow is now available for download from the Compact web site via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Events%202018_Working%20with%20Unis_
26/04/2018 Working with the D2N2 Universities .. coming soon
Although we already have 36 public service professionals booked in there are still places available for this event that will be staged at the University of Derby on the morning of Friday the 11th May. To see the agenda visit the 'next event' section on the D2N2 page and to book a delegate place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk
12/04/2018 NUH Recruitment and Careers Open Day on the 28th April 2018
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is holding a Careers and Recruitment Open Day on the 28th April. For more info contact Jo Beckwith via jo.beckwith@nuh.nhs.uk
10/04/2018 Apprenticeships: How to deal with the 20% off the job rule
The major issue for many public sector employers is how to deal with the '20% off the job rule'. Our member orgs are supplying information on what is deemed to be eligible. Below is a diagram that shows activity that can be counted.
28/03/2018 Music Care in a care setting ! Innovation from Nottingham University
Our colleagues at the University of Nottingham have sent us details of their upcoming training course that takes a look at Music Care in a care setting. This innovative training is part of a three level training programme that prepares caregivers to use music in their care practice with increased confidence and theoretical understanding. For more information click https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cpdstudy/programmes/sociology-social-work/music-care-training-level-1.aspx
27/03/2018 Minutes of D2N2 Compact SG meeting now available
The minutes of the D2N2 Compact Steering Group meeting held on the 16th March 2018 at Rushcliffe Borough Council are now available for download from the 'minutes' section on the D2N2 page.
25/03/2018 First edition of the E Mids Apprenticeships Ambassador Network Newsletter now available
The very first edition of the EMAAN quarterly newsletter is available for download from the internet. To access this publication (that features an intro from Compact stalwart Mike Johnson) click this link https://www.emaan.org/so/3M9E8qHy?cid=38b2953b-52c3-4731-9a3f-f81bfe7b3167#/main
20/03/2018 Working with the Unis in the D2N2 area - event agenda now set !
On Friday the 11th May the D2N2 PS Compact will be presenting an event entitled 'The Public Service Sector Working with the Universities'. The event will be hosted by our friends at the University of Derby. For a full event agenda visit the 'events' tab on the D2N2 page. To book a delegate place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk
14/03/2018 Careers Coaching Lev 3 Award available from Complete Careers
Our colleagues at Complete Careers are offering a Careers Coaching Award for staff working in the public sector to help colleagues develope advisory skills to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to help people make informed choices. To download the flyer click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202018_
Please note that the cost of the course is normally £495 per delegate but some reduction could be arranged for fellow PS Compact members. Contact john.ambrose@complete-careers.com for more detail
12/03/2018 Working with the D2N2 Universities .. coming soon
On the 11th May the D2N2 PS Compact will be presenting an event entitled "Public Sector working with the Universities". The event will feature inputs from the University of Nottingham, the University of Derby, Nottingham Trent University and the Open University. More details soon ... keep visiting this news feed as further details will be posted here as they emerge.
21/02/2018 Apprenticeships event at NTU on the 7th March
Public Sector: Apprenticeships Work at NTU
Wednesday 7 March, 1 pm - 3.30 pm
There's long been an association with apprenticeships - that only certain businesses and industries stand to benefit from investing in apprentices. However, with the introduction of the mandatory apprenticeship levy, the funding and additional incentive opportunities available to SMEs, and the variety of apprenticeships on offer, more businesses are beginning to realise the potential of apprenticeships.
At NTU we're planning to expand our apprenticeship portfolio further, with the intention of launching courses in areas such as Healthcare Science Practitioner*, Further Education Learning and Skills Teacher*, Healthcare Assistant Practitioner*, Police Constable*, Social Worker*, Registered Nurse*, and Teacher*.
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2018, we'd like to invite you to a free event specially tailored to the needs of those working within the public sector, looking to learn more about how degree apprenticeships can work for their organisations.
This event will explore the relevant apprenticeships on offer and in development at NTU, and offer practical advice and guidance regarding the challenges and opportunities apprenticeships within the public sector present. As well as this, attendees can have one-on-one sessions with academics and members of the apprenticeship team, and network with other employers.
We anticipate this event will be popular, so don't hesitate to book your place.
11/02/2018 D2N2 Universities ready for Compact working
At the Dec D2N2 Compact SG meeting the members decided that we should be working more closely with our Universities. Contact has since been made and now the University of Nottingham have joined the Compact and the University of Derby and Nottingham Trent Uni are expected to follow suit. Also the May good practice event will be themed around 'working with the Universities' ... watch this space !
24/01/2018 Pics from the Matlock Apps event now on this web site
Some pictures from the recent 'Apprenticeships: Where are We Now?' event are now available on this site in the resources section. You can access them directly by clicking http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Events%202018_Apprenticeships%20Jan%2018_
22/01/2018 E-ver of the delegate pack from Apps event in Matlock now available for download
The 'Apprenticeships: Where are we now?' event in Matlock last Fruday (19th Jan) was very well attended and has been very well received. The e-version of the delegate pack can now be downloaded from the resources section on the D2N2 page of this site or directly by this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Events%202018_Apprenticeships%20Jan%2018_
20/01/2018 Higher Apprenticeships event in Lincoln in February
The University of Lincoln are hosting an event called 'Raising the Bar: Higher Apprenticeships and the importance of coninual learning for succes' on the afternoon of Thursday the 22nd Feb in Lincoln. I (Chris Donkin) will be attending on behalf of the Compacts. If you are also interested then email me on chris@donkinitex.co.uk and I will send you details.
16/01/2018 Annual Report 2017 and Action Plan 2018 now available for D2N2 Compac
The D2N2 Compact Action Plan for 2018 and the Annual Report 2017 have now been agreed by a sub committe from the Steering Group. They are now avialable for download from this link
15/01/2018 The Strategy doc for health and care working together now available
The Strategy document from the NHS outlining how health and care services can be better integrated is now available for download from this site. Thanks to Heather Porter of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust for supplying the report. The document is housed on this site and can be accessed directly via http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Working%20with%20NHS_
09/01/2018 D2N2 Compact Dec 17 SG meeting minutes now available
The minutes of the Dec 2017 D2N2 PS Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for download and reference from the 'minutes' section on the D2N2 page
04/01/2018 Apprenticeships: Where are we now? - Matlock 19th Jan 2018
Still a few places available for this breakfast event in Matlock in a fortnight. Over 50 people are booked in already! This is going to be a very well attended event. Don't miss out. To book a place email Compact failitator via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
27/12/2017 Excellent presentations delivered at the D2N2 SG meeting
A couple of excellent and informative guest presentations were delivered at the D2N2 PS Compact Steering Group meeting by colleagues from Learning Pool and Mencap. To download the presentations from this web site click this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_D2N2_2017_Dec%20Meeting_
13/12/2017 D2N2 Compact Steering Group meeting this Friday
Only two days to go until the D2N2 Public Service Compact Steering Group meeting on Friday 15th Dec at 10.00 am in Ollerton. Why not book in to attend and shape the future of the Compact. Contact chris@donkinitex.co.uk for more details
10/11/2017 Feedback from NHS Workforce Symposium in Nottm
Recently the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) held a 'Workforce Symposium' in Nottingham. Your facilitator was there on behalf of the Compacts. The issues faced in Notts are simialr to those faced by the NHS in Lincs. The full set of presentations from the event can now be downloaded from the Resources section on the D2N2 page on this site or accessed directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/D2N2/Resources%202017/All%20Presentations%20-%20NHS%20Workforce%20Symposium.pdf
07/11/2017 Top tips for recruiting young people to the public sector
One of our young professionals (Cara Prendergast) has kindly produced some 'top tips for receruiting young people to the public sector'. These excellent 'gold-dust' words of advice can be downloaded from the resources section on the D2N2 Compact page or directly from this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_ Many thanks to Cara for this excellent contribution to the work of the Compacts
31/10/2017 Apprenticeships: Where are we now? - Matlock 19th Jan 2018
The D2N2 PS Compact are staging a good practice breakfast event "Apprenticeships: Where are we now?" on Friday the 19th Jan 2018. To download the agenda go to the 'next event' page. To book a place email the Compact facilitator via chris@donkinitex.couk
03/10/2017 Minutes of D2N2 Compact SG meeting now available
The minutes of the recent D2N2 Public Service Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for access and download from this site. You can go directly to them by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_D2N2_2017_Sept%20Meeting_
13/09/2017 Apprenticeship Service Update: Webinar
Yesterday (on behalf of the Compacts) I 'attended' a webinar "Future Apprenticeships: Use of the Apprenticeship Service" presented by the AELP. The information about the Service was both right up to date and very useful - for both employers and training providers. The slides from the session are now available for download from this site - directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/D2N2/Resources%202017/FutureApprenticeshipsWebinarUseoftheApprenticeshipService120917ET.pdf
Chris Donkin (Compacts facilitator)
27/08/2017 NHS Strategy for engaging with schools
The NHS have just produced an important update / strategy document entitled "What comes next?; National Strategic Framework for engaement with schools and communities to build a diverse healthcare workforce". The document can be downloaded from this site via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/Lincolnshire/Resources%202017/NHS%20Engagement%20with%20schools%20strategy%20HEE%20Aug%2017.pdf Thanks to Heather Porter of Notts Healthcare Trust for sending this info
21/08/2017 Horizon Scanning - Up to date news on Apprenticeships developments
Babington are kindly supplying a 'Horizon Scanning' update at both Compact Autumn Steering Group meetings. The update contains lots of detail on recent developments relating to the Apprenticeships agenda. To access this important and useful document directly please click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/minutes/Lincolnshire/2017/August%20Meeting/Horizon%20Scanning%20Update_July-August%202017.pdf
18/08/2017 Feedback from the Modernising Recruitment Practices event now available
Feedback from the discussions at the Modernising Recruitment Practices event is now available by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_Modernising%20Recruitment%20Practices_ The feedback will be considered by the D2N2 Steering Group when they meet next in September
15/08/2017 Your chance to participate in the N2 Work Experience Steering Group
Good Morning Chris
We would certainly welcome your participation in the Work Experience Steering Group. We are still taking nominations.
We would also welcome any additional support you can garner from you wider membership including any promotion you can engineer – all would be grateful.
I have included a blurb below for you to circulate to members. I will be in touch will all individuals that have expressed an interest this week/next week to convene a meeting.
Young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s (N2) disadvantaged communities are not getting enough high quality work experience – What is the Challenge?
- Employers and schools continue to report frustrations when attempting to deliver successful work experience placements.
- Across N2, although there are a number of organisations supporting schools and employers to create work experience placements, the number of employers offering placements falls well below that required for the N2 pupil population.
- National research confirms that 42 per cent of staff in schools with areas of high deprivation said they did not offer enough work experience placements, compared with 58 per cent who said they did. In areas of low deprivation, 74 per cent said they did offer enough placements, while 26 per cent said they did not.
- Source - https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/children-poor-areas-dont-get-work-experience-they-need-study-finds
Action - We need your support to develop an N2 Work Experience Steering Group
- Work experience is a proven way for supporting unemployed individuals in to employment – a strategic priority for the N2 Skills & Employment Board (SEB)
- The SEB have a role to play in advocating the benefits of work experience and to encourage more employers to create high quality placements.
- We would like to establish an employer led N2 Work Experience Steering Group.
- Initially, the group will consist of between 5 – 10 employers, Futures Training and Advice, schools and myself as N2 Skills & Employment Partnership Manager.
- The aspiration is to deliver a large scale N2 Work Experience Week Campaign. This will see a significant number of local employers offering high quality placements over a period of a week, to young people and adults in our more deprived communities.
- In addition to planning the event, the steering group will develop a long term plan for how we can stimulate growth in the number of placements available over the next 12 – 18 months
- This is a perfect opportunity for you as Employers to promote career pathways in your sector readdressing acute skills shortages
I envisage that following the first meeting, much of this activity can be driven remotely, however to kick things off we would really appreciate employers joining the conversation so that we can embed employer need at the heart of this work.
If you would like to join the N2 Work Experience Steering Group please email owen.harvey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call me on 0115 8762820
Thanks again for your support.
Kind Regards
Owen Harvey
N2 Skills & Employment Partnership Manager
13/08/2017 Modern Recruitment Practices event at Bestwood very well received
Thanks to everyone who attended the 'Modernising Recruitment and Retention Practices' event at Bestwood on Friday. The evaluations clearly indicate that the event has been very well received. For those of you who were not able to attend you can download an e-ver of the delegate pack by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_Modernising%20Recruitment%20Practices_
09/08/2017 Modernising Recruitment Practices - this Friday Bestwood: Last chance to book in
There are 42 delegates booked in for the 'Modernising Recruitment and Retention Practices' this Friday (11th) in Bestwood but there is still room for a few more. If you want to book a place then email Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk ... See you Friday? To see an agenda go to the 'next event' section on the D2N2 page
28/07/2017 ESIF Procurement - still opportunities available
There are still some opportunities for PS organisations to bid for funding from the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF). Have a look at their web site to see what is available - click this link https://www.gov.uk/european-structural-investment-funds
20/07/2017 More health sector orgs join the D2N2 Compact
In the last month two NHS Trusts (Notts Healthcare and NUH) have joined the Compact and we now have strong representation from the health and care sector. The new additions take the Compact membership up to 28 orgs! Are you involved yet? Want more info? Contact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
08/07/2017 Prostart Celebration Night and the Compact sponsors an award!
Our member organisation Prostart recently staged their annual Celebration awards night and the D2N2 Compact were proud to sponsor the 'Higher Apprentice of the Year Award'. The winner was Laura Baker of Nottingham City Care and the prize was presented by Heather Porter of the Compact Steering Group. Many congrats to Laura and thanks to Prostart for this opportunity to promote the Compact
04/07/2017 A half price sub for a half year membership!
Both Compacts (Lincs and D2N2) decided at their recent Steering Group meetings to offer a half year membership for a half price sub. Hence if your org is not already a member then why not sign up for the rest of 2017 now. For more details email the Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
28/06/2017 Feedback from Rushcliffe BC Apprenticeships Levy Forum
Last week our stalwart member organisation Rushcliffe Borough Council delivered a useful and timely 'Apprenticeships' Levy Forum. The feedback from the discussion groups is available on this web site in the 'Resources' section and directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_Rushcliffe%20BC%20Apps%20Levy%20event_
27/06/2017 Minutes of D2N2 Compact SG meeting now available
The minutes from the recent D2N2 Compact Steering Group meeting are now available for download from the 'Minutes' section on this site.
19/06/2017 Apprentices Levy Workshop at Rushcliffe BC today
This afternoon Rushcliffe Borough Council will host a workshop where public servic organisatsions will be able to work together to ensure that they make the most out of the opportunities that the introduction of the levy promotes. Our Co Chair Richard Heffer will be there on behalf of the D2N2 Compact. Notes from the workshop will be available from the 'Resources' section on this site soon.
12/06/2017 Two Steering Group meetings last week and lots going on
Last week both the D2N2 Compact and the Greater Lincolnshire Compact held their quarterly Steering Group meetings. Lots going on including preparing for two imminent good practice workshops (see 'Next Event' section on both the D2N2 and the Lincs page). The minutes will be published on this web site early next week ... keep visiting this news feed.
04/06/2017 Public Sector Apprenticeships Levy Forum on 19 June
On Mon 19th June Rushcliffe Borough Council will be hosting a Public Sector Apprenticeships Levy Forum at 1400 in West Bridgford. The forum is aimed mostly at HR and Economic Development colleagues. Please click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/D2N2/Resources%202017/190617%20-%20Apprenticeship%20Levy%20Forum%20-%20Rushcliffe%20BC.pdf for more details.
26/05/2017 Book now for next D2N2 PS Compact event - it may well be 'sold out'
The next event presented by the D2N2 PS Compact (Modernising Recruitment and Retention Practices) will be held on Friday August 11th in Bestwood Notts. With still 10 weeks to go 25 delegates have already signed up. Book now to avoid disappointment by emailing Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk . For an egenda for the event go to the 'next event' tab on the D2N2 home page.
05/05/2017 Agenda for next D2N2 Good Practice event now available
On the 11th August the D2N2 Compact will present the next good practice event 'Modernising Recruitment and Retention Practices' hosted by Notts Fire and Rescue Service. To see an agenda go to the 'next event' section on the D2N2 page. To book a place email chris@donkinitex.co.uk
25/04/2017 Free toolkit for Apprenticeship Providers and Employers
A good source of apprenticeship information for training providers is :
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/content/etf2326 it contained a free toolkit that has a wealth of information. It will be useful to employers as well as providers.
People involved in the delivery of apprenticeships should be signed up for the government alerts as they are an excellent source of information, the link is
https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships/latest , once on the page, click onto 'subcribe to email alerts'
18/04/2017 New Co-Chairs want to know: 'what do you want from YOUR Compact?
A survey has been distributed by email to the 'key contacts' for working with the D2N2 Compact in PS orgs in Notts and Derbys. We want to know what you want out of the Compact and how you can contribute to the work of the Compact. The results of the survey will be made available in late April. To be cc-d in then email chris@donkinitex.co.uk
11/04/2017 Engaging Young Workers - the work continues
The D2N2 Compact commissioned a 'task and finish' group' to look at how to build on the outcomes from the 'Engaging Young Workers' event in Long Eaton last month. The notes from the meeting are available via the 'working groups' link in the resources section. The main message is that we want to work together with the Unions to promote workforce development.
06/04/2017 Training Product Sub Group has a plan !
The D2N2 Compact Training Product sub group met yesterday and planned out how to produce the module 'Working in Public Service'. See the reources section on the D2N2 page for the notes from this meeting.
30/03/2017 Minutes of D2N2 Compact SG meeting now available
The minutes (and all of the papers discussed at the meeting) of the recent D2N2 Compact are now available for download by pressing this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_D2N2_2017_
27/03/2017 D2N2 Compact members Prostart now offering ILM qualifications
Prostart, members of the D2N2 Public Service Compact, are now delivering ILM qulaifations to Level 5 Management and are looking at some even higher levels. They also are now affiliated with the British Computer Society and of they are a Microsoft Academy. If any Compact member organisation requires these prestigious qualifications then they should contact Denise Newcomb of Prostart via denisenewcomb@prostartuk.co.uk
20/03/2017 Feedback from the Engaging Young Workers Dissemination event now available
The feedback from the Engaging Young Workers Project dissemination event is now available for download via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_ Note that the D2N2 PS Compact has established a working group to progress the suggestions made by delegates at this event. Watch this space!
18/03/2017 The D2N2 Compact Steering Group has two (!) new Chairs
At the D2N2 Public Service Compact Steering Group meeting yesterday the group appointed not one but two new Co-Chairs for the year starting 1st April 2017. The two new Chairs are Charlotte Moreland and Richard Heffer. Good luck to them both in their new roles. The meeting also thanked Marje Toward the Chair standing down after a very succesful year for her high quality contribution to the work of the Compact.
16/03/2017 D2N2 Compact Steering Group meeting tomorrow!
The next meeting of the D2N2 Public Service Compact takes place tomorrow (17th March). Interested? If you would like to attend email facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
14/03/2017 Free workshops for local SMEs from the University of Nottingham
Linguistic Profiling for Professionals (LiPP) hold free workshops for D2N2 SMEs funded by the European Regional Development Fund for business development based on cutting-edge research at the University.
- Effective Leadership Communication workshop - 23rd May 2017 (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/effective-leadership-communication-workshop-23rd-may-2017-tickets-30887184400)
- Effective Decision-Making and Team Dynamics - 25th May 2017 (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/effective-decision-making-and-team-dynamics-25th-may-2017-tickets-30887327829)
- Effective Leadership Communication workshop - 11th October 2017 (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/effective-leadership-communication-workshop-11th-october-2017-tickets-32813002574)
- Effective Decision-Making and Team Dynamics workshop - 25th October 2017 (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/effective-decision-making-and-team-dynamics-workshop-25th-october-2017-tickets-32813052724)
08/03/2017 If you missed the GMB / D2N2 Compact event you can now catch up!
An e-version of the delegate pack from the GMB sponsored 'Engaging Young Workers Project Dissemination Event' is now availbale for download from this site. Simply click on http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_GMB%20Engaging%20Young%20Workers%20Event_
28/02/2017 Keynote presentation from the Big Event now available
The keynote presentation from the Big Event held in Mansfield recently is now available for download. You can access the Allen Graham (Chief Exec of Rushcliffe Borough Council) powerpoint by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_
27/02/2017 The Big Assembly: On line careers fair 7th March
Dear Colleagues, friends and associates.
As the Apprenticeship Ambassador for Lincolnshire I do have an urgent request this week which I really need your support with please.
During National Apprenticeship Week, ‘The Big Assembly’
This GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title attempt aims to set the record for the largest online careers advice seminar EVER
Schools, young people, parents, careers advisors and employers from across the nation are invited at 08.45, on 7 March 2017 during National Apprenticeship Week to take part in ‘The Big Assembly’ a live video stream to thousands across the UK wanting to find out more about apprenticeships and career options post 16.
As you can imagine to ensure we get enough interest in the event and we need over 5,000 registrations, so as much marketing and media coverage and schools involvement this week is needed. We need people talking, tweeting and as much social media activity such as face book. We are looking for a mass involvement next week on the 7th March at 08.45 to achieve this GUINNESS WORLD RECORD.
Please find attached the social media guide, press release and information for The Big Assembly. Can I encourage you to promote / push and use the social media content within your own networks to make the event as widely known as possible. I have highlighted below how to register and the differing media options we have and could use.
How to Register
Registration is via www.bigassembly.org
You can find us on twitter @bigassembly and use #bigassembly
I have also attached a couple of ‘sneak preview’ videos which will be used on the day in the Big Assembly live video stream:
This is a short 15 second clip with Pharmacy Trainee Emily Wilby from Boots, she says what she loves and gives advice about what to do if you're interested in apprenticeships.
Link: https://myshare.box.com/s/3gmitnsptl96t3sjzeynsgn0ec2nwgtn
Link: https://myshare.box.com/s/c3uwt2klr94s9sbbbu9imd9p9do0wep1
Many thanks for your support and please do pass this email on to your own networks.
Kind regards .. Mike
23/02/2017 D2N2 Compact hosts the GMB Engaging Young Workers Dissemination Event
On behalf of GMB the D2N2 Compact will be staging the 'Young Workers Engagement Project' dissemination event at Prostart in Long Eaton on Monday the 6th March (am). The event is free for Compact member organisations. To book a place email the Compact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
18/02/2017 The Big Event is a big success
Over 150 people attended the Big Event and they were offered advice by 24 stall holders from public sector organisations and training providers. Click this link for some pics from the event http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_Big%20Event%20pics_
15/02/2017 Big Event in Mansfield tomorrow. You can still attend!
The Big Event in Mansfield Library tomorrow (16th) is to promote the public sector as an employer of choice for people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered working in the public sector. A huge number of people have booked in in advance to attend but you can still access this event by simply turning up! The Big Event starts at 1400 - be there!
08/02/2017 Bi Event in Mansfield next week - get involved!
The Big Event in Mansfield Library next week (16th) is to promote the public sector as an employer of choice for people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered working in the public sector. For more details email chris@donkinitex.co.uk
01/02/2017 Big Event gathering momentum: Press Release now available
The Press release for the big event is now being used by all major news outlets in the area. Compact member organisations can download a copy to advertise the event internally by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/D2N2/Resources%202017/Big%20Event%20Press%20Release.doc
26/01/2017 Still time to have a stall at The Big Event!
Would you like to highlight your organisation at the Big Event in Mansfield on the 16th February 2017? Click here for more detail http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/D2N2/Resources%202017/Invite%20for%20stallholders.pdf
24/01/2017 Big Event filling up but still places available
The Big Event in Mansfield on the 16th February is to promote the public sector as an employer of choice for people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered working in the public sector is attracting more and more delegates every day with big numbers signing up in advance. You can book one of the remaining places at this event by registering to attend The Big Event on Eventbrite
18/01/2017 The Big Event ! Book your place now!!
The Big Event to promote the public sector as an employer of choice for people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered working in the public sector is attracting more and more delegates every day with many signing up in advance. To book a place at this event you can register to attend The Big Event on Eventbrite
16/01/2017 D2N2 Annual Report 2016 and Action Plan for 2017 now available
After discussion at the December 2016 Steering Group meeting and also subsequent comment the D2N2 Compact Annual Report for 2016 and the Action Plan for 2017 have now been agreed. Both documents are available for download via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202017_
Also available via the same link is the Vision statement for the future of the Compact
14/01/2017 D2N2 Dec 16 Steering Group meeting minutes now available
The minutes for the D2N2 Dec 2016 Steering Group meeting are now confirmed and are available for download from the 'minutes' section on the D2N2 page on the site
10/01/2017 The Big Event is starting to 'enrol'
The Big Event to promote the public sector as an employer of choice for people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered working in the public sector is now attracting delegates signing up in advance. To book a place at this event register to attend The Big Event on Eventbrite
04/01/2017 The Big Event - call for more stallholders!
Would you like to highlight your organisation at the Big Event in Mansfield on the 16th February 2017? Click here for more details http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsD2N2.asp
28/12/2016 More details about The Big Event !
The planning for the Big Event in Mansfield on the 16th Feb 2017 is continuing over the festive season! See http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsD2N2.asp for the latest information
20/12/2016 Scanning the Horizon .. D2N2 Compact SG members receive important update
At the recent D2N2 Public Service Compact Steering Group meeting, the group received an important and useful update on changing government priorities and funding changes. The Horizon Scanning paper was presented by Steering Group stalwart Adam Barnes of the Babington Business Group on behalf of the Compact's working group who meet to advise on such matters. Click here to download Adam's excellent paper http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_D2N2_2016_Dec%202016%20meeting_
17/12/2016 D2N2 Compact SG receives Recognition Strategies presentation
A busy, well attended and productive D2N2 Compact SG took place in Ollerton on the 15th Dec. The group considered the draft Annual Report for 2016 and the draft Action Plan for 2017. For more details and a chance to contribute to the re-draft email chris@donkinitex.co.uk The meeting also received an excellent presentation from Anne Kennedy-Little on 'Recognition Strategies in the public sector'. To download this presentation click this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_D2N2_2016_Dec%202016%20meeting_
12/12/2016 D2N2 Compact Steering Group all set for a busy and productive meeting
The next meeting of the D2N2 Compact Steering Group will take place on Thursday of this week (15th) in Ollerton. The meeting will consider updates from the 3 working groups, a draft of the Annual Report and discuss plans for 2017. Also the meeting will continue the planning for the Big Event in February. If you are not booked in yet and would like to attend then email the Compact Facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
28/11/2016 Interested in becoming an 'Employer Provider' of Apprenticeships? Details available or download
Julie Williamson of GMB is a member of both Steering Groups (D2N2 and Greater Lincs). She recently attended an event hosted by BT where info on how an employer can also be classified as a training provider of Apprenticeships was disseminated. The event featured a presentation on how to register, how to naviagte the Ofsted process and full details of the obligations of an 'employer provider' from the Skills Funding Agency. A full delegate pack is available from this site and can be accessed via this link.
Thanks Julie!
24/11/2016 D2N2 Compact Working Group minutes now available
The D2N2 Compact has 3 working groups. The 'Big Event' group and 'Training Product' working group both met last week and the meetings were very productive. The notes from the meetings are available for download via this link
The third group, 'horizon scanning', met yesterday and the notes will be made available soon.
21/11/2016 The 'Big Event' for the D2N2 Compact now confirmed for Thursday the 16th Feb in Mansfield
The ‘Big Event’ is designed to promote the public service sector as an employer of choice for people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered the public sector as an attractive proposition. The target audience is people who are considering a career move or a new career and have not previously considered the public sector as an attractive proposition. It is expected that most of the attendees would be young people and their families.
The format of the event will be a 4 hour event running from 1200 to 1600 on a drop in as and when basis. A key note speaker (or speakers) will deliver an address at 1230 and 1430 to provide some context to the event. The rest of the event will be supported by stallholders who will be drawn from the training provider network, the public sector employers in the D2N2 footprint and the trade unions. The stallholders will be invited to make their stalls interactive so that an attendee would have variety of activities that they could engage with to make it both enjoyable and useful.
More details as they emerge will be posted on the news section of this web site
16/11/2016 D2N2 Compact Sub Groups making great progress!
Yesterday the D2N2 'Big Event' sub group decided that the event will take place in mid February 2017 and will be an interactive, workshop based event with a high profile keynote speaker. The event is designed to promote the public sector as an employer of choice.
Also yesterday the 'Training Product' sub group met and have committed to producing an Apprenticeship framework study module on 'working in the public sector'. Both groups will report progress to the Steering Group in Dec. Keep visiting this news feed for more details as things progress.
14/11/2016 D2N2 Compact sub groups meeting tomorrow
The 'Big Event' sub group and the 'Training Product' sub group are both meeting tomorrow. Come back here on Wed for feedback on what was agreed / discussed. The third sub group (Horizon Scanning) is meeting next week. Again, feedback from this meeting will be posted on this site following the meeting
03/11/2016 Chris Donkin returns as facilitator for both Compacts
Yesterday the D2N2 Compact Chair used Chairs action to re-install Chris Donkin as Compact Facilitator effective from the 1st Nov. Chris is also now the facilitator for the Lincs Compact. Many thanks to Yvonne Robinson for her excellent work as the previous facilitator. We wish Yvonne good luck as she seeks to concentrate on other aspects of her business. From now all Compact related enquiries should be sent to Chris via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
04/10/2016 Positively Public delegate pack and pics
The dealagte pack and five photos from this well received event are now available by clicking this link. http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Events%202016_Sept%20-%20Positively%20Public!_
03/10/2016 Apprenticeships: Working Together for Success
Hello,
You are invited to the following event:
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Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Monday, October 10, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (BST) Nottingham Conference Centre |
To book a place email Craig Stuart via craig.stuart@gmb.org.uk
30/09/2016 Positively Public pics from the event
Photos from the event are now available from this site. Go to the D2N2 Page then 'Resources' then '2016 Events' then Positively Public
29/09/2016 Tomorrow we are Positively Public
In partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council the D2N2 Public Service Compact presents the Good Practice event Positively Public on Friday the 30th September 2016. The delegate pack from this event can be downloaded by going to the Resources section on the D2N2 page on this site and then choosing the Events 2016 folder.
23/09/2016 Positively Public - Very few places still available
The Positively Public event next Friday is shaping up to be a cracker. Andy Belfield the UNISON Regional Head of Local Government is the keynote speaker and will kick things off with a keynote address "Its time to be positively public!". More high profile contributors booked. For more information click http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsD2N2.asp and to book a place at this FREE event email Compact facilitor Yvonne via claritylincs@gmail.com
21/09/2016 Positively Public - Still places available
For the Positively Public Event at Nottinghamshire County Hall on Friday the 30th September there are still places available. For full details (inc an event agenda) click the link
http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsD2N2.asp
To book a place email Yvonne via claritylincs@gmail.com
22/08/2016 Positively Public !
Save the date! On the 30th September the Compact, in association with Nottinghamshire County Council will present a good practice event entitled 'Positively Public'. The event will consider how best the public sector locally can promote effective recruitment and retention. Interested? ... then see http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/eventsD2N2.asp for more details.
20/07/2016 Minutes of D2N2 Compact SG meeting now available
The minutes of the recent D2N2 Steering Group meeting are now available for download and reference. To access the minutes please go to the minutes section on the D2N2 page.
08/06/2016 Latest Good Practice Event Programme
Have a look at the Latest Event section for the full programme of the next event in your area!
08/06/2016 Event Programme published
The full programme for our next event - The Changing Face of Apprenticeships - is now available in the Next Event section of this website.
08/06/2016 More Apprenticeship news!
Babbington Group will be hosting another webinar on the subject of Apprenticeship Reform on the afternoon of 29/6/16. The webinar will be available for download to any person who has registered and can be viewed at any time.
To register, follow this link:
https://www.babington.co.uk/webinars/apprenticeship-reforms/
29/04/2016 Save the date for the next D2N2 Compact Event!
The Changing Face of Apprenticeships
University of Derby, 29/6/16, 10.00 - 12.30
This event will cover the latest news on the Apprenticeship Levy from the Skills Funding Agency, Derbyshire County Council sharing their experience in planning for the Levy, views from the TUC an employer and an apprentice. 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.
11/04/2016 Get Ready for the Levy SFA Event!
This event was held at the East Midlands Conference Centre on 31/3/16. It was a chance for all Public Sector Departments and Local Authorities to find out about The Apprenticeship Levy and Public Sector Targets and begin to engage / plan for how their organisations can get the most value for money and return on investment.
I attended on behalf of the two East Midlands Public Service Compacts. I know many of you were there on the day, but for those who weren’t, the presentations are now in the 'Resources' section of this website. There was also a long list of unanswered questions from the floor, which SFA / BIS hope to answer by the end of June.
The D2N2 event on 29th June will be on the subject of ‘The Changing Face of Apprenticeships’ and I am hoping by then we will have some more answers. Check out the 'Next Event' section for more information. We are also planning a webinar to follow up on the event which Adam Barnes at Babington Group has kindly agreed to host. More details of this in the 'Next Event' section.