LSEN - Manchester
• Established in 2001through the development of Community Empowerment Networks
• One of the Thematic Networks of the Community Network for Manchester
• Funded initially through Neighbourhood Renewal Funding
Operational Structure
• Not constituted at present– managed through a Link Organisation – Commitment in Communties
• Overseen by an LSEN Executive Group of elected and co-opted members
Delivery Structure
• Membership open to all providers, public, private and third sector – over 550 members across the City at present
• Members receive regular email bulletins and encouraged to visit website – www.lsen.org.uk
• Quarterly meetings for all on specific issues • Cross sectoral Task Groups established
focusing on City Strategy, NLDC, ESOL, Informal Adult Learning, Foundation Leanring
Present areas of work
• Contributing to the ESOL Action Plan for the City – in response to the LSC’s “New Approach to ESOL” paper
• Providing Quality Improvement and Support Sessions for NLDC Contract holders
• Developing a ManchesterThird Sector Consortia• Development of Informal Adult Learning across
the City
Adult Informal Learning
• LSEN Informal Adult Learning Task Group consulted with membership in 2008 and responded to “Shaping the Future” consultation
• Task Group then established a Conference and Manifesto Planning Group late 2008
• Conference held on 19th March 2009 – Building Social Capital through Community Based Learning
• Over 120 participants, expert witnesses and good practice groups attended
Towards the Learning Revolution• Building on the Conference established
Manchester 360° Partnership – 48 organisations across Manchester
Towards the Learning Revolution
• Submitted bid to Transformation Fund for £98,000 (unfortunately unsuccessful – but partnership still working together)
• Established Manchester 360° Monthly Email bulletin
• Established the Manchester Festival of Learning Website – www.festivaloflearning.org.uk
• Successful in drawing down £20,000 for BIS to run over 100 informal learning opportunties during Festival (running throughout October
Next steps
• Convert website into monthly Informal Adult Learning Portal site with links to the Adult Advancement Network and Partnership
• Develop a co-ordinated bid for funding from the Community Learning Champions bid
• Explore links with the successful Future Jobs Fund bid in Manchester (through AGMA of which we are a partner)
• Explore development of NVQs in Advice and Guidance
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