Latest Conferences from Policy Review TV

Student Immigration: can the UK retain its international position? #studentimmigration

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Recent changes to immigration policy risk seeing the UK lose its international position as a favoured destination for international students.

At a time of great change in higher education, and with recent alterations to visa regulations settling in, this conference will evaluate what this means for the sector. It will also debate the merits of removing student immigration from the overall figures, and consider what UK institutions can do to retain their competitive edge.

Key areas this conference will examine include:

•What will be the impact of the changes to the Post-Study Work visa?

•Should international students be removed from the overall immigration figures?

•Have crucial routes into higher education been protected in light of recent changes?

For further information contact Paul Rushworth on 020 7960 6845, e-mail paul.rushworth@neilstewartassociates.co.uk

The Future of Apprenticeships #apprenticeships12

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Policy Review TV broadcasts this interactive online event to a global audience live and in High Definition.

The Future of Apprenticeships will be debated at the 5^th National Conference where speakers will include business leaders, government officials and cabinet members. Purchase now to watch the debate live from the comfort of your own computer and still join in via Twitter (#~~apprenticeships12~~) and Policy Review TV.

There is no doubt that the Government has promoted the value of apprenticeships over the last 18 months. Policies such as the new Higher Apprenticeship Fund; new incentive payment schemes to businesses and the piloting of an outcome payment pilot for large-scale employers have resulted in a 63.5% increase in the number of apprenticeships.

Although a step in the right direction, there is still much to achieve in reducing unemployment; ensuring the financial feasibility of apprenticeship schemes; enhancing quality provision and promoting positive engagement with small and medium enterprises.

This event is a must-see for FE and HE providers, small to medium-sized businesses, trade associates and all those aiming to increase apprenticeship opportunities and employer engagement.

Delegates to this online event conference will:

Hear how the Government is tackling issues of quality in apprenticeship delivery;
Consider funding opportunities for apprenticeship programmes;
Explore what can be done to improve minimum standards in apprenticeship provision;
Examine and remove the barriers to businesses in considering apprenticeships;
Assess funding opportunities through the Youth Contract;
Much more besides.

3rd Annual Conference Promoting Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education #HEteaching

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

Funding for teaching in UK Higher Education is changing. Interim measures are in place for 2012-13 and a HEFCE consultation on future funding plans is currently taking place.

Whatever the outcome, the move to demand-led funding has crucial implications for many aspects of teaching and learning.

With more students choosing flexible and blended learning, the boundaries between full, part-time and distance learners are blurring. Not only are institutions being challenged to teach and support an increasingly diverse student cohort – this also requires additional quality assurance guidance.

The use of open educational resources (OER) is also increasing, bringing a new range of opportunities and challenges for teaching and learning. Finally, as more information becomes available to students via Key Information Sets (KIS) data, institutions will have to respond to changing expectations of the student experience.

Delegates to this conference will hear from leading HEIs, technology experts and regulatory organisations on the future for teaching and learning.

HE Beyond 2015 #HE2015

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

The full institutional implications and possibilities of changes to Higher Education funding are emerging. This conference brings together institutional leaders to evaluate and discuss the possible futures for higher education in the United Kingdom.

Looking to 2015 and beyond you will hear new thinking about where next for the sector, and consider how institutions can position themselves effectively to be in a strong position heading into the future.

Globalisation and new technologies have disrupted retail; torn apart the publishing models of the last century; completely changed newspapers and the media; seen completely new entrants move to dominance: why should Higher Education be any different?

This conference examines the sustainability of the present finance arrangements, the current core and margin model for student distribution, postgraduate provision as well hearing new perspectives and challenges for the future of UK higher education.

The Future of Further Education Forum 2012 - New challenges and new chances #fefutures

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

More than ever, as budget restrictions take effect, it is vital that colleges, community learning services and work based learning providers develop precise and informed forward strategies.

Cuts in 19+Learning budget, a fall in the number of students enrolling and the funding gap has resulted in increasing challenges to the education system across the board.

These challenges provide an opportunity to look to new innovative ways to improve services; attract new students; make savings through shared services, smart procurement and technology, and look to global markets.

This annual forum brings together senior leaders and managers of FE and sixth form colleges; training providers and providers of adult education and work-based learning to discuss the future of the sector and address the challenges they will face.

Domestic Violence Research and Policy Forum #dvf12

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

Taking action - the new chapter updates the previous call to end violence to women and girls action plan published March 2011. It contains 100 actions to tackle violence against women in the areas of prevention, provision of services, partnership working as well as justice outcomes and reducing the risk to victims.

During this conference feedback and experience will be on the consultation topics:

whether the current cross-government definition of domestic violence is working and should remain
whether 'coercive control' should be reflected in the definition
whether the definition of domestic violence should include younger victims below 18 years of age

The conference will support the sharing of effective multi-agency response to Domestic Violence. We will share successes and highlight areas that still need to be addressed.

VIEW THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM AGENDA

LGA annual conference and exhibition 2012

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

The Local Government Association’s annual conference is the biggest event in the local government calendar. It also is one of the biggest political conferences of the year, regularly attracting over 1,100 delegates and keynote speakers from central and local government alike.

In June 2012, the conference will be the place to go for debates on economic growth, local leadership, new models of innovation in service delivery and a host of other issues.

It will also be happening just weeks away from the 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games and attention will rightly turn to how economic growth can be generated across the country. The role of councils in creating jobs and wealth will be paramount.

With the forthcoming introduction of city mayors, policing and crime commissioners and health and well-being boards, councils will also need to demonstrate leadership at the heart of a new set of relationships between the citizen and the state. Pressure will be on local authorities more than ever to innovate, deliver and manage services differently.

Speakers include:

Angela Maxwell, Founder, Acuwomen and board member of the West Midlands Enterprise Board
Dame Clare Tickell, Chief Executive, Action for Children
Darra Singh, Chairman of the Communities and Victims Panel
David Holmes, Chief Executive, British Association of Adoption and Fostering
Sir David Nicholson, Chief Executive of the NHS in England
Geoff Mulgan, Chief Executive, NESTA
Graham Allen MP
Jim Barker-McCardle, Chief Constable, Essex Police
John Taylor, Chief Executive, ACAS
John Cridland, Director General,Confederation of British Industry
Julia Unwin, Chief Executive, Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Kathryn Rossiter, Managing Director, SOLACE
Louise Casey, Director General, Troubled Families, CLG
Paul Burstow MP, Minister of State for Care Services
Councillor Philippa Roe, Leader, London Borough of Westminster

Look at our coverage of the 2011 conference here

Visit the dedicated conference website

Creative Industries Day - design for innovation #creativeindustries

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

Creative industries are critical when it comes to innovation and giving ideas an edge in a time of austerity.

The sector is bursting with creatives who thrive on innovation and originality but how will they find direction and investment? “Creative Hubs” are being developed across the country to support artists and innovators to invigorate the economic recovery. It is imperative that creative leaders embrace the latest technology and entrepreneurial skills to empower them in to the future.

As a new culture of learning emerges, we look at effective ways to embrace internetisation and globalisation. This annual conference and nationwide broadcast brings together leaders across the sector to lay out how best to support the industry and to push design in to areas it has not traditionally been associated with.

Co-creativity and knowledge-sharing can drive the sector forward in this time of constant change. With the release of the European Commission’s paper on the European Design Innovation Initiative we will highlight the benefits of looking to Europe to exploit the full potential of design for innovation.

The Future of Library Services #libraries12

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 BST

When the Government launched the Future Libraries programme it was in the belief that innovation, led by local authorities, was the best solution to ensuring the modernisation of library services.

Since then, there has been much discussion about restructuring services through technology, shared services, and the use of a community workforce. Chief Librarians and Councillors have a tough job ahead in ensuring that the delivery of library services is innovative and forward thinking. Local communities are well rehearsed in the benefits of library services, which include improved literacy, inclusion and job search, but services remain underused.

This 7th national conference will bring together senior-level library and information management professionals from local authorities and the wider cultural sector in order to discuss emerging policy issues and share best practice from across the country.

4th Annual Higher Education and Schools Partnerships Day: Ensuring access in a new funding landscape #heschools

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 BST

Individual HE and school partnership programmes have replaced the national structure and standards of Aimhigher, and collaboration between Higher Education Institutions and schools is entering a new era.

In accordance with their 2012-13 access agreements, HEIs are initiating and administrating a huge variety of different local and regional programmes and forms of partnership, some for the first time. Severe financial penalties from HEFCE are threatened for those who fail to deliver, and OFFA has the power to prevent non-compliant institutions from charging above the standard level of tuition fees in future years.

Delegates to the conference will hear from HEIs and schools who are pioneering innovative ways of working together, and take an in-depth look at activities and relationships that are proven to be cost-effective and productive.

Regional and national consortia and networks will also be present to discuss how to maintain a broad perspective on partnerships in this new funding landscape. This event will bring vice-chancellors, head teachers and college principals, along with partnership and widening participation managers together to discuss the future of HE and school partnerships.

The Future of Adoption: Meeting the increased demand on the system #tfoa12

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 BST

Through the publication of the Adoption Action Plan,

the Government is introducing measures to reduce

delays in the adoption process. These reforms include measures to check progress based on 15 key performance indicators (KPIs).

But how will councils and adoption agencies need to

adapt their work processes? How will teams hit these KPIs while continuing to provide the best care provision?

By attending this one-day conference, you’ll learn from

adoption teams highlighted as being 'outstanding'

- based on the Government's 15 key performance

indicators. You’ll come away from this event with a

winning strategy to ensure every child in your care has

the best chance to find the right parents fast.

6th Annual Conference UK Research Succeeding in the Research Excellence Framework #ukresearch

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 BST

As we approach the upcoming Research Excellence Framework, this conference will consider the implications for higher education, but also debate how institutions can look to maximise their impact. In a changing environment which provides new challenges and opportunities, learn from those shaping the new world and how it can impact on your institution. We will also examine the important relationship between UK research growth and stimulating economic growth, and engagement with the public.

FE Teaching and Learning Conference - New challenges and new chances

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 BST

Ofsted has announced that of the 84 colleges inspected in 2010/11, not one was rated outstanding for ‘teaching and learning’.

Furthermore, 16 colleges were given only 'satisfactory' as their overall grade for the third inspection in a row.

As a result, Ofsted stated: “We propose to focus more sharply on how well leadership and management improve the quality of teaching and learning and raise learners’ aspirations and achievements.”

Issues of changing inspection frameworks; funding constraints and the single college variations in the standards of teaching assert the need to explore best practice in achieving excellence in teaching and learning.

This annual conference provides delegates the opportunity to gain the tools needed to focus on the overall student experience, outcomes for learners and effective management.

Labour Party Annual Conference 2012

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:00:00 BST

Conservative Party Annual Conference 2012

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 BST

Healthcare at home

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 BST

Hotel Russell, Russell Square, London WC1

Be involved in THE debate of the day: how community nursing should be provided in future.

A unique opportunity for community healthcare commissioners, leaders and practitioners to find out about the latest developments in home-based healthcare. Technology, training, innovations, inventions, efficiency, keeping up quality care … a wealth of ideas, examples and blueprints to take away.

Join us for an insight into healthcare at home in the digital age to celebrate the 125^th Anniversary of The Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Youth Justice Convention 2012

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Speakers have not been announced yet for this event.

Catch up on the 2011 event here