Vernon Jones

Deputy Director & Commercial Manager

• Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster• c1.5 million population• Former coal mining and steel manufacturing

community• (Formerly) Area of economic deprivation

judged on EU standards• Also some isolated rural communities• e-learning driving much of the regeneration• European Union funded

The South Yorkshire e-Learning Programme

Objectives

• increase educational attainment

• address social inclusion

• reduce the digital divide

• increase the skills base to attract inward investment by high technology companies

• increase the ability and competitiveness of the business community in South Yorkshire

• Overall, since starting in 2000 and including the feasibility study, the programme will have invested over £72million on computer infrastructure, ICT training and skills training over six years.

sub-regionalVLE 24/7

content repository

student tracking

all secondary schools

all FE colleges

community access

SMEsCreative &

Digital

SMEsHigh tech

manufacturing

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SMEsBio-sciences

SMEsFinancial Services

feeder primary schools

Libraries, community centres etc.

cluster networks of 370 SMEs

network of 149 organisations

SMEs30% general

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• Site budget for –

–Hardware

–Software

–Staff development

• To create a learning culture throughout South Yorkshire

• To raise the skills levels of individuals and organisations throughout South Yorkshire

• To enhance companies development of ICT and e-learning

What is on offer to SMEs and why?

What Training is Offered?

Basic SkillsLiteracy

Numeracy

Personal & Workplace

Time ManagementHealth & SafetyCommunication

MS Office Skills

Word ExcelAccess Outlook

Powerpoint

Basic ICT Skills

The Internet & e-MailKeyboard Skills

ECDL

HR ManagementPresentation Skills

Communication SkillsEqual Opportunities

Health & SafetyLegislation

Management

Meetings SkillsHealth & Safety

Equal OpportunitiesAppraisals Advanced ICT Skills

E-commerceNetworks

Internet SecurityWeb Page DesignHardware Support

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Against an original target of 370 SMEs we have now recruited 450 SMEs throughout the sub-region

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• Recruitment - assesses suitability of engaged SMEs.

• Addtionality – value added to the business.

• Displacement – effect upon the business with regard to its competitors.

• Multiplier Effect – influence on the local economy.

• Deadweight – the value the SME places on the service provided.

• Delivery & Impact – satisfaction and integration.

• VLE & Content – capability to meet SME expectations.

Evaluation & Monitoring System

The e-sy.info® programme, which is revolutionising learning opportunities in South Yorkshire, has been awarded the very first prestigious SEEL

Quality for e-Learning Regions and Cities Award 2004

‘In the view of the panel, South Yorkshire’s e-learning programme is a model that could be transferred and adapted to other regions in Europe’

e-sy.info® Gets ‘SEEL’ of Approval

E-Learning Networks Award

The e-sy.info programme has been awarded a UK national prize by the e-Learning Network for:

‘The best example of supporting

learners online’

10th November 2006

Lessons Learned

• Engagement must have support of decision

makers in the recipient organisation

• Sustainability doesn’t just happen

• Content doesn’t just happen

• Context is an imperative

• Tailored training

Biggest Lesson

The early bird may get the worm, but ………….

It’s the second mouse that gets the cheese!!

Steven Wright

Contact Details

Vernon Jones

Deputy Director & Commercial Manager

SYeLP

6th Floor, Derwent House150 Arundel Gate SheffieldS1 2JY

Tel: 0114 205 3245Fax: 0114 205 3242Mobile: 07795 2909