30/08/2023 Updated guidance on levy transfers
Below you will see a link to the updated guidance on Levy Transfers in case you have not seen it. It will help you determine if it is appropriate for your organisation and then it tells you how to go about it.
Many thanks for Alan Wallace of AAN for sending this through
26/01/2023 Reminder: Lincs Apprenticeship Awards coming soon
24/01/2023 Lincs Apprentice Champion Awards 2023
Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Champion Awards 2023
The Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Champion Awards are back for 2023!
The awards seek to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts and commitment of apprentices, apprenticeship training providers and employers who are dedicated to the development of their staff and employees who live or work in Lincolnshire.
The three categories open for nominations are:
- Lincolnshire Apprentice Champion 2023
- Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Employer Champion 2023
- Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Training Provider Champion 2023
The awards are run in partnership between the Public Service Compact group, Lincolnshire County Council and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The Apprenticeship Champion Winners will demonstrate commitment to overcoming barriers, excellence in skills development and be able to clearly evidence their drive to support success and growth in what has been a challenging year.
To apply for the awards, please download the forms found on the home page 'Resources tab' and return by email to Place_LearningTeam@lincolnshire.gov.uk. Full details on eligibility and how to complete the application are available in the guidance documents.
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2023
Applicants who are shortlisted for the awards will be invited to the award ceremony which will take place at 4-6PM on Thursday 18 May 2023 at The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY. All nominated candidates will receive a Highly Commended Certificate to acknowledge their achievements.
24/01/2023 Lincs Apprentice Champion Awards 2023
Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Champion Awards 2023
The Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Champion Awards are back for 2023!
The awards seek to acknowledge and celebrate the efforts and commitment of apprentices, apprenticeship training providers and employers who are dedicated to the development of their staff and employees who live or work in Lincolnshire.
The three categories open for nominations are:
- Lincolnshire Apprentice Champion 2023
- Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Employer Champion 2023
- Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Training Provider Champion 2023
The awards are run in partnership between the Public Service Compact group, Lincolnshire County Council and the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The Apprenticeship Champion Winners will demonstrate commitment to overcoming barriers, excellence in skills development and be able to clearly evidence their drive to support success and growth in what has been a challenging year.
To apply for the awards, please download the forms found on the home page 'Resources tab' and return by email to Place_LearningTeam@lincolnshire.gov.uk. Full details on eligibility and how to complete the application are available in the guidance documents.
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2023
Applicants who are shortlisted for the awards will be invited to the award ceremony which will take place at 4-6PM on Thursday 18 May 2023 at The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6 7QY. All nominated candidates will receive a Highly Commended Certificate to acknowledge their achievements.
17/01/2023 Lincolnshire Apprenticeship Awards are now open
See the link for the application forms and guidance notes:
11/01/2023 Happy New Year to all in Lincolnshire Compact.
We are looking forward to the year head with our Appreticeship Employer Awards on teh 18th May, Faces to Names and Good Practice events.
Please get nominating for the Awards as the closing date is 10th March 2023. We look forward to receiving your nominations.
03/02/2020 Lincs Apps Working Group minutes now available
The minutes of the recent Lincolnshire Apprenticeships Community of Practice meeting are available for download from the 'minutes' section on the Lincs page or directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._minutes_Lincolnshire_Working%20Groups_Apps%20Comm%20of%20Practice_Jan%202019_
09/01/2020 Youth Employability Conference coming soon
Our friends at the Network have asked us to advertise the forthcoming Youth Employability Conference at BGU on the 5th February. For more details download the information sheet via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_Lincolnshire_Resources%202020_
18/12/2019 Lincs PSC AotY pics now available
Some wonderful photos from the Greater Lincolnshire Public Service Apprentice of the Year Awards are now available on this site for download. To go straight to the pics click this link
05/12/2019 Lincs PS AotY Awards tomorrow !
The excitement is mounting and tomorrow the big day will arrive. The Celebration of Apprentices event will take place at BGU featuring the Lincolnshire Public Service Apprentice of the Year Awards. For a sneak preview of the delegate pack for the event see the Resources section on the Lincs page
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
24/10/2019 Latest info on T levels and industry placements
D2N2 PS Compact Steering Group Co-Chair Tania Hay has kindly sent through T Level slides that the ESFA presented at the Local Authority Forum (inc info on industry placements). This key presenation can be accessed in the 'Resources 2019' section on the D2N2 page or directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/usefulDocuments.asp?forwhat=&dowhat=0&stringPath=._documents_D2N2_Resources%202019_
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
26/09/2019 T levels update !
At the Lincs Compact Apprenticeships event last week Bev Moxon's presentation included info on T levels. Since the event Bev has sent through a concise information sheet on T levels. This can be downloaded from the Resources (then Events 2019) section on the Lincs page or directly via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/Lincolnshire/Events%202019/Apprenticeships%20Sept/A5%20T-Levels%20leaflet%20June%202019%20v3.pdf many thanks to Bev for supplying this information
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_
23/09/2019 Two Steering Group meetings tomorrow!
Both Compacts will be holding their quarterly Steering Group meetings tomorrow ! Lincs in the morning in Sleaford and D2N2 in the afternoon in Long Eaton. It is not too late to get involved. Interested ? Contact facilitator Chris Donkin via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
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
12/05/2019 Networking events in Lincs and D2N2 !
The Compacts are holding two 'speed dating' events allowing members to network to explore possible future partnerhip working arrangements. For Lincs members the date is (am) Thur 23rd May at Riseholme. For D2N2 members the date is Thursday June 13th (am) in Nottingham. Interested? For more details contact the Compact Facilitator via chris@donkinitex.co.uk
05/05/2019 Jobs Vacancies page for Compact members now available
We now have a Jobs page on our web site! With one click you can see what jobs are available from our member organisations. Click the new Job vacancies tab on the front page.
11/04/2019 Apprenticeships - more myths busted!
On this site we have created a 'myth busting folder'. Go to the Resources 2019 folder on the D2N2 page for our myth busting resources! Today I have received more 'busted myths' relating to off-the-job training reuirements. See the pdf files in the 'myth busting folder'. Thanks to Tania Hay of Derby City Council for flagging these.
09/04/2019 Apprenticeship Myths Busted !
There are loads of 'urban myths' around Apprenticeships - e.g. only for young people, only for those who did not get on well at school, you have to spend all your free time studying etc etc. On this site we have created a 'myth busting folder'. Go to the Resources 2019 folder on the D2N2 page to download the myth busting resources! (Thanks to Michelle Place of the NHS for sending the materials)
02/04/2019 'Off the Job' training guidance for Apprenticeships
The Department for Education has produced a very useful 42 page guidance booklet for clarification of 'off the job' training that will help both training providers and employers. It is available from this web site via this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/Lincolnshire/Resources%202019/OTJ_training_guidancev2_March2019.pdf Many thanks to Lincs Compact stalwart Pauline Mould of Grantham College for supplying this.
29/03/2019 Circle of Wellbeing Guide from LPFT available for download
An execllent way to rate your well being has been provided by our colleagues at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust (thanks to Sam Tate). To see the 'circle of well being' and to find out your well being score download the guide from the 'Resources 2019' folder in the Resources section on the Lincs page of this web site.
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
18/03/2019 E-ver of the delegate packs for the 'Retention' events now available!
Later this week both Compacts will be staging separate good practice events - both enttitled 'Retaining people in public service jobs'. If you can't wait then you can pick up an e-copy of the delegate packs by going to the resources sections on the D2N2 and Lincs pages respectively.
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:
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
05/02/2019 Apprenticeships Levy Transfer Event 22nd Feb Nottm
Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council and Leicester City Council would like to invite you to an ‘Apprenticeship Levy Transfers in the Public Sector’ Event on 22nd February 2019, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Nottingham City Council, Loxley House, Nottingham NG2 2BG.
The event has been put together to hear how councils’ who have started to transfer their levy have gone about it and share best practice in spending our levy with the supply chain/SME's to create opportunities within the most disadvantaged communities in our areas.
In addition we will discuss how we could collectively lobby the ESFA to make the transfer process easier and future flexibilities which would quicker and easier spend. A senior officer from the ESFA will be attending to answer questions and provide clarity. The event is aimed at HR/OD and Economic Development Teams within the local authorities working on spending the levy.
There will be an opportunity to share with colleagues your experience of the levy to date and round table discussions on making the transfer process easier and future flexibilities we would like to see with the levy. We would welcome your input into the day and if you have any areas for discussion under agenda item 9 please forward them on.
We have confirmed attendance from the ESFA and the Local Government Association
01/02/2019 A new guide for Supporting Young Apprentices
The National Apprenticeship Service working with the Learning and Work Institute have produced an excelllent guidance doc for employers to help support young Apprentices. The doc can be downloaded from this web site directly by clicking this link http://www.empscompacts.org.uk/documents/D2N2/Resources%202019/Supporting_young_apprentice_guide_V7_HR.pdf Many thanks to Mark Rowe of the TUC for sending this through.
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
01/01/2019 Happy New Year to all in the Compact network
Happy New Year from the Compact facilitator. 2018 was a great year for both Compacts. The membership numbers reached record highs and we staged our first 'Apprentice of the Year' awards events. 2019 is going to be even better. Keep visiting this site and get involved!
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.
16/12/2018 Useful Apprenticeship resources for Employers and Training Providers
HASO – Facilitated by Skills for Health, there are a wealth of really useful documents in the toolkit to support employers implement apprenticeships. Aimed at the health sector, but most resources will work for any employer.
https://haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/toolkit/
Amazing Apprenticeships – a government website designed to support schools with information and resources
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/
Brathay Apprentice Challenge – An idea to put forward a D2N2 apprentice team. It would be great to raise the profile and get cross-public sector organisational working. Interestingly, Nottingham City Homes were the 2017 runners up – perhaps they could come and give a talk, with tips on how to succeed?
https://www.brathay.com/development-programmes/brathay-apprentice-challenge
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.
18/10/2018 Nominations now closed for Public Service Apprentice of the Year Awards
Nominations have now closed for the 'Public Sector Apprentice of the Year Awards' in both Lincs and in the D2N2 area. A massive 30 nominations were received in Lincs and incredibly a humungous 52 applications received in D2N2. Good luck to all those who have been nominated. The award ceremonies will take place in November.
10/10/2018 Last chance to nominate the PS Apprentice of the Year
In November both the D2N2 Compact and the Lincs Compact will be presenting their 'Apprentice of the Year' awards. Nominations for both Compacts close this Friday (12th Oct). If you are quick ou can still nominate an Apprentice colleague via the on-line submission link http://awards.precisehr.co.uk/
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
05/08/2018 Nominate a Public Service Apprentice of the Year
Both the D2N2 Compact and the Lincs Compact will be rewarding the 'Public Service Apprentice of the Year' in their areas in the autumn. Employers and training providers can nominate colleagues and / or trainees. Here is the link for the on line submissions: http://awards.precisehr.co.uk
16/07/2018 PS Compact Apprenticeships Conference in Nov - SAVE THE DATE !!
The D2N2 Public Service Compact will be presenting a major Public Service Apprenticeships Conference at Nottingham Conference Centre on the 12th November. Save the date now - more details will be posted here as they emerge. many thanks to EMAAN, Precise HR and Nottingham Trent University for sponosring this event
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ?
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.
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.
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_
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
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
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_
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)
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
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_
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
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
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
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_
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.
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.
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
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'
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.com. To 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
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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
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_
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!
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 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 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 the next event in your area - Pay and Recognition in 2016 - is now in the Next Event section.
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 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.
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.