Links with schools and colleges Sample Clauses

Links with schools and colleges. The University of Hull has three formal strategic arrangements to support its links with schools and colleges:  Federation of Colleges The University of Hull’s Federation of Colleges is a partnership of eight HE in FE providers, the University of Hull and Higher York. The Federation fulfils its strategic aims of supporting economic development across the Humber Local Economic Partnership, associated Enterprise Zones, City Deal and the wider region, through working together to increase learning opportunities and enhance widening participation progression into higher education. The Federation has a particular expertise and focus on vocational and work-based learning, supporting learners and employers develop Higher Level Skills, increasingly important with the regeneration taking place across the region. At the heart of the network is the notion of new and relevant progression opportunities, backed by a quality assured framework. This is supported by processes for enhancing curriculum development (focused on priority learning areas) and collaborative professional development including research.  Associate Institutions Network (AIN) This pre-HE group of sixth form colleges, FE colleges, schools and academies works jointly with the University of Hull to address social and economic challenges in the region through providing:  Activities for young people to raise aspiration and awareness of learning opportunities at HE level  Direct recruitment activities to encourage progression post-16 and to the University itself  A forum for collaborative debate on pertinent education policy and practice The AIN has 40 members (March 2013), several of which are key targets for the University in terms of its commitment to provide a learner progression framework of activities, due to their location in areas of significant deprivation and high proportion of learners on free school meals.  Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Academy The University, in partnership with Wyke and Wilberforce Sixth Form Colleges, sponsor the new Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Academy, serving the varied communities of North Hull. The Academy opened in September 2012 in a purpose built, high tech learning environment funded through the Hull BSF programme. Through Governance of the Academy, providing joint Academy/University and sixth form college activities for students, supporting initial teacher training, professional development, engaging in scholarly activity and research opportunities for teachers and support staff, the sponsor...
Sample 1
AutoNDA by SimpleDocs
Links with schools and colleges. The University has developed strong links with schools and colleges over a number of years. In addition to the operational links we have, we have more recently emphasised the strategic nature of the relationships between the University and schools and colleges in the region. For example: We currently have around 80 University staff acting as school governors, and have been working with the School Governor’s One Stop Shop in recent months to explore how our participation in governing bodies can be expanded over time our annual Schools and Colleges conference provides an opportunity for teaching and guidance staff to be updated on developments both at the University of Sheffield and in the wider sector “REACH”, our e-newsletter is available to all staff in schools and colleges within the Sheffield City Region, and a new version of this has been introduced for the national audience Further development of our consultation programme for Heads and Principals of local schools and colleges has resulted in the development of an advisory group, which can be a helpful source of information about the pre-HE sector as well as acting as a sounding board for any developments we would like to ‘test’ with schools and colleges We also contribute to regional activity targeting schools and colleges in collaboration with XXXX, from a CPD perspective for teachers as well as with activities targeting pupils We believe that these opportunities facilitate effective two-way communication and help us to develop stronger partnerships with our key stakeholders. Although the University has taken the decision not to become exclusively involved in individual school governance, for example through the sponsorship of an academy, we are currently exploring new models for partnership working with schools and colleges and this may lead to us implementing a prioritisation model in future years, to take account of those schools and colleges who would benefit most from participation in our outreach programmes. Part-time provision For over fifty years the University has had a strong commitment to part-time degree provision delivered by its Institute of Lifelong Learning (TILL). Our 2013/14 Agreement committed significant financial support for part time students studying through TILL in the form of fee waivers. The fee waivers, (which were implemented from 2012/13) will continue to be offered until at least 2014/15 in line with NSP regulations (see ‘Financial support for part-time students’, below...
Sample 1Sample 2
Links with schools and colleges. In addition to the ‘enhanced partnerships’ articulated earlier we have provided significant support and staff resource to the development of the London Design and Engineering UTC. Opening in September 2016 the UTC has attracted a high percentage of applications from female students and will play are key role in widening access to STEM subjects. Access to UEL resources and cross phase curriculum projects will support progression to HE in STEM subjects including pathways from Level 3 Apprenticeships to Higher Apprenticeships. In addition, the University is a member of a number of strategic and operational networks and groups working in partnership across east London and Thurrock. Here we contribute to the development of borough and sometimes sub regional strategies aimed at increasing attainment and participation at all levels of education and into employment.
Sample 1
Links with schools and colleges. The University of Hull has two formal strategic arrangements to support its links with schools and colleges:
Sample 1
Links with schools and colleges. Within the University of Liverpool, links with schools and colleges are developed: by the Student Recruitment and Admissions Office (SRAO), to support student recruitment and admissions, and some outreach work; to support outreach activities, through the Educational Opportunities Team (EO); with academic departments who have students engaged in curriculum-based activity within schools and colleges; and, as part of the University’s civic engagement activities. In order to ensure that the links with schools and colleges are managed as effectively as possible, to the benefit of all parties, a new Schools Policy is being developed, and will be in place by 2011-12. This will be underpinned by a series of Strategy documents for each area of activity, and all interactions will be overseen by the University Admissions and Widening Participation Committee, which includes representation from all relevant offices, the three Faculties, and the Guild of Students. There is increasing evidence that outreach work can be maximised by going beyond working with a specific cohort of pupils for a fixed period of time. By building capacity at school level, we hope to achieve lasting culture change in schools with very low HE participation rates. From 2011-12, we will maintain our focus on ‘most able but least likely’ but extend this to include the schools themselves, as well as targeted cohorts of young people. It is proposed to develop a more formalised relationship with a group of ‘Partner’ and ‘Associate’ schools and colleges, with respect to outreach activities. The relationship with partner schools will be a long- term, meeting multiple strategic objectives for both institutions, and with a high level of recognition regarding the relationship in both organisations. The relationship with associate schools will be formal, but sometimes limited to specific outcomes. It will be medium term and will meet a single-institutional priority and one or more department/school priorities. Partner schools will be targeted on the following basis: Schools that the University has an established formal relationship with AND: % of pupils obtaining 5 GCSEs at grades A-C (including Maths and English) currently below the national and local average, with particular emphasis on National Challenge Schools (below 30%) AND: Greater than 70% of pupils living within the 13,000 most deprived wards nationally, as identified by IMD (% of those eligible for free school meals could be used as another indic...
Sample 1

Related to Links with schools and colleges

  • Tools and Equipment As established by current practices, the Employer may determine and provide necessary tools, tool allowance, equipment and foul weather gear. The Employer will repair or replace employer-provided tools and equipment if damaged or worn out beyond usefulness in the normal course of business. Employees are accountable for equipment and/or tools assigned to them and will maintain them in a clean and serviceable condition.

  • For Information/Tools and Other Research Studies  Outcome of project.  Published documents, including date, title, and periodical name.  A discussion of policy development. State if the project has been cited in government policy publications or technical journals, or has been used to inform regulatory bodies.  The number of website downloads.  An estimate of how the project information has affected energy use and cost, or have resulted in other non-energy benefits.  An estimate of energy and non-energy benefits.  Data on potential job creation, market potential, economic development, and increased state revenue as a result of project.  A discussion of project product downloads from websites, and publications in technical journals.  A comparison of project expectations and performance. Discuss whether the goals and objectives of the Agreement have been met and what improvements are needed, if any. • Respond to CAM questions regarding responses to the questionnaires. The Energy Commission may send the Recipient similar questionnaires after the Agreement term ends. Responses to these questionnaires will be voluntary. Products: • Kick-off Meeting Benefits Questionnaire • Mid-term Benefits Questionnaire • Final Meeting Benefits Questionnaire

  • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND APPAREL 16.01 The Employer will furnish employees with all necessary personal protective equipment (including safety helmets, safety glasses, gloves etc.) and rain gear if and when required. Said equipment shall remain the property of the Employer. Any worn out safety equipment will be replaced by the Employer upon presentation of the worn equipment. The employees shall be held responsible for loss or improper maintenance of Employer furnished items, including personal protective equipment, rain gear and safety equipment, in which case employees may, at the discretion of the Employer, be subject to disciplinary action.

  • Specialist Schools Allowance Funding equivalent to that which a maintained school with the Academy's characteristics would receive in respect of their participation in the specialist schools programme. In the year of conversion, this may continue to be paid by the Local Authority;

  • Skills and Abilities (i) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Draft better contracts in just 5 minutes Get the weekly Law Insider newsletter packed with expert videos, webinars, ebooks, and more!