Structures and Capabilities. KWETB is committed to progressing the key elements of staffing, structures and capabilities necessary to advance the Future FET agenda. As part of this agreement, It will review its existing FET structures and staffing. This will be a key element of the emerging local FET Strategy for KWETB, focusing on moving away from roles aligned to legacy programmes or distinct ‘FE’ or ‘T’ to integrated and strategic responsibilities. It will also work with SOLAS and DFHERIS at a national level to advance a FET management structure that reflects priorities set out in the FET Strategy. This new structure will have to allow for flexibility around re-assignment of roles based on service need and KWETB will support the introduction of a FET practitioner role as required. KWETB will produce baseline data for existing FET staffing levels to inform the national baseline, identify gaps across the ETBs and to develop the future FET staffing structure. A strong focus will be placed on the role of Professional Development in terms of upskilling and reskilling staff, through engagement with the Professional Learning and Development hub and related training for KWETB staff, building on the leadership exhibited to date by KWETB in this area. KWETB will also support work to reform the FET funding model. KWETB responded well to the global pandemic in terms of innovation using digital technology. Engaging with hard to reach learners and supporting learners by making digital devices available further progressed this digital transformation. Initiation of blended learning to respond to pandemic onsite restrictions was transformational and provided an opportunity to expand online learning at pace. KWETB will continue to build on this progress by establishing a formal blended learning policy. KWETB is committed to continuing to focus on the quality of data and maintaining robust and timely PLSS, to ensure quality measurement of targets and alignment with SOLAS data. Enabled data infrastructure is required from SOLAS to provide more timely outcomes data, particularly from the CSO related system targets for progression to employment and progression to higher education. A mechanism/dashboard will be developed by SOLAS for ETBs to track progress on national system targets 2022 - 2024.
Structures and Capabilities. LMETB is committed to progressing the key elements of staffing, structures and capabilities necessary to advance the Future FET agenda. It has invested in key areas like capital development and data analytics in recent years and is reaping the benefits in terms of ability to progress key projects and deeper understanding of performance and how to drive this. It will also work with SOLAS and DFHERIS at a national level to advance a FET management structure that reflects priorities set out in the FET Strategy. This new structure will have to allow for flexibility around re- assignment of roles based on service need and LMETB will support the introduction of a FET practitioner role as required. LMETB will produce baseline data for existing FET staffing levels to inform the national baseline, identify gaps across the ETBs and to develop the future FET staffing structure. A strong focus will be placed on the role of Professional Development in terms of upskilling and reskilling staff, through engagement with the Professional Learning and Development hub and related training for LMETB with hard-to-reach learners and supporting learners with making digital devices available further progressed this digital transformation. Initiation of blended learning, as a result of the pandemic was transformational and provided an opportunity to expand blended learning at pace. LMETB will continue to build on this progress by establishing a formal blended learning policy. LMETB are committed to continuing to focus on the quality of data and maintaining robust and timely PLSS, to ensure quality measurement of targets and alignment with SOLAS data. Enabled data infrastructure is required from SOLAS to provide more timely outcomes data, particularly from the CSO related system targets for progression to employment and progression to higher education. A mechanism/dashboard will be developed by SOLAS for ETBs to track progress on national system targets 2022 - 2024.
Structures and Capabilities. Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty The ETB is committed to implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in line with Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission guidance. FET Leader Case Study <.. image(Graphical user interface, application Description automatically generated) removed ..> Quality FET LOETB is the first ETB to reflect the three core strategic priorities of the Transforming Learning FET strategy: Building Skills; Creating Pathways;. and Fostering Inclusion in its FET organisational structure. A senior manager has been designated responsibility for overseeing each area and directing ETB activities in support of strategy delivery. It sits above any specific programme structures or responsibilities. 17 Capital Development LOETB will continue its programme of investment in FET capital infrastructure to ensure that all FET settings have the same look and feel no matter what FET centre the learner enters. The development of an estates strategy will be central to the development of a pipeline of projects for LOETB, coupled with the requirement to fully expend the annual devolved capital budget. A specific focus will be placed on developing Mount Xxxxx into a large-scale centre of excellence in construction skills and embedding modern methods of construction across industry. The launch of distinct FET College of the Future identities around key LOETB urban hubs is also an essential part of the development process SOLAS will continue to develop capital processes to ensure application of the public spending code along with a clear process for capital funding streams and application and approval processes to support LOETB in this regard. Learner and Performance Centred
