Information, Advice and Guidance
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) is an important cross-sector area of work for Progress South Central.
Many agencies and institutions are engaged in delivering or supporting IAG for learners and employers across the region. All have different expertise, opportunities and constraints, and vocational learning, in particular, is a continually developing field. The role of Progress South Central is to support the current services within our area and to assist other agencies when there are gaps in the existing provision.
To this end, Progress South Central is currently undertaking the following IAG work:
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Cross LLN-working on the Learning Opportunities in the South East - web based information from four LLNs in the South East region. This service is available for potential adult vocational students in the South East of England and provides information, advice and guidance about study routes, career choice, finance, support and improving your skills before entering higher education. The website is: http://www.learning-opportunities.org.uk
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Provision of funding for a 'Learner Adviser Award' for staff working within Adult and Community settings for Reading Borough Council - developing a blended e-learning approach we are making it more accessible for all the staff employed by New Directions including part time sessional tutors whatever their IAG role
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Funding the Institute of Education at the University of Reading for research into the role and attitudes of secondary school staff in the provision of Post 16 Information, Advice and Guidance for Year 11 students to support the introduction of 14 - 19 diplomas
If you would like any further information regarding any of the above, please contact Jude Brindley via email on j.brindley@reading.ac.uk or on 0118 378 2339.
IAG Conference - Easthampstead Park - 15th October 2009
On Thursday 15th October 2009, Progress South Central hosted a free conference for IAG practitioners across our four counties, at Easthampstead Park Conference Centre in Bracknell.
The keynote workshop was lead by Tony Macfadyen and Carol Fuller from the Institute of Education at the University of Reading. They reported on research they had undertaken into the Information Advice and Guidance provided for Year 11 Students regarding their Post 16 Options, research which was funded by Progress South Central. Their presentation from the conference can be found here:
An Investigation into the IAG Provided for Year.ppt
A copy of the full report is available here:
IoE research into Year 11 IAG.pdf
50 participants then took part in workshops on:
- 14-19 diplomas with Paul Cuthbert, 14-19 Consultant, VT 4S - What kind of Students take Diplomas - Paul Cuthbert VT4S.ppt
- Foundation Degrees with Keith Doughty, Employer Engagement Co-ordinator, Buckinghamshire New University
- The Qualifications and Credit Framework with Elizabeth Vidis, Policy and Delivery Manager, QCF - Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency - Qualifications and Credit Framework Oct 2009.ppt
- Reading Borough Council E-learning Advisers Course with Jacquelyn Day, Consultant, RBC.
The conference offered delegates the opportunity to gain some of the latest information regarding IAG in the area and an opportunity to network with colleagues in the same field.
Case Studies
For information on case studies in all our sectors, please follow the link below:
Progression to Higher Education Toolkit
During August hard copies of this resources were sent out to our partners, for an electronic copy, please use the links below. The game board can be printed out onto A3.
Progress to Higher Education Toolkit.pdf
For more information about the resources available to help with progression to Higher Education please see our resources page .