Project Title

Client Organisation

LSC Essex

Project Aim

LSC wishes to explore:

- the number of schools participating in IFP and those outside the programme;
- overall volumes of learners and the qualifications they studied;
- outcomes in terms of achievement rates, retention and qualifications achieved and any trends;
- the size, make-up and management of partnerships and any impact this has on performance;
- the Partnership's approach to quality assurance;
- recruitment and selection criteria and processes;
- the IF programme offers in 2004/05 and 2005/06 and year-on-year changes;
- the impact of IF on the rest of the National Curriculum;
- charging and funding structures, drawing comparisons with outcomes where possible;
- any good practice for dissemination.

April 2006 - June 2006

Project Title

Client Organisation

LSC South Yorkshire

Project Aim

The purpose of the project is to provide support of local LSC South Yorkshire staff in carrying out post Area Wide Inspection action plan activity. The support is to be provided between 1 April 2006 and 30 June 2006.

April 2006 - June 2006

Client Organisation

LSC Essex

Project Aim

Provide facilitation of three Consortium meetings.

January 2006 - March 2006

Project Title

Client Organisation

LSC London East

Project Aim

1. Help the LSC London East develop mechanisms that enable it to identify whether partnerships are working (such as checklists etc) and monitor the effectiveness of the partnership through questionnaire and interviews with key personnel in each new partnership and LSC London East.
2. Assist the LSCLE to establish networks to prepare internal processes and the establishment of stronger representative bodies.

January 2005 - April 2006 2005

Profit from Learning

Client Organisation

LSC Essex

Project Aim

Phase 1

1. Explore the issues surrounding the downturn in performance of the Employer Training Pilot;
2. Identify process issues in the delivery of the Employer Training Pilot;
3. Identify team / personnel issues in the delivery of the ETP;
4. Examine how the ETP delivery team fits within the wider LSC team;
5. Recommend solutions for personnel and process issues; and
6. Recommend (as appropriate) better ways of organising the LSC team(s) following reshaping.

Phase 2

Work with Directors and Assistant Directors to consolidate his previous work with LSC Essex and assist the implementation of the strategy and action plan.

April 2005 - September 2005

Client Organisation

LSC Essex

Project Aim

Phase 1 - Review possible models for collaborative working amongst providers of Work Based Learning (WBL) in Essex and make recommendations on suitable structures for implementation across the county.
Phase 2 - Provide consultancy support to the emerging partnership(s) that on built on both the relationships that were developed and on the information gathered during Phase 1.
Phase 3
1. Review performance and progress of each consortium against the original LSC expectations.
2. Conduct a SWOT analysis of each consortium and review the role of the LSC in working with the consortia, making initial recommendations on areas of improvements.

August 2003 - December 2005

Creating a Model for the Adult Offer Across Essex

Client Organisation

LSC Essex

Project Aim

Build on the collaborative working arrangements in place in Essex; explore the potential conflict between the colleges; and consider the potential for ‘poaching’ learners.

May 2005 - June 2005

SureStart Southey/Shirecliffe Team Development Event

Client Organisation

SureStart Southey / Shirecliffe

Project Aim

1. Develop the programme;
2. Deliver the event to the highest possible standards and generate action plans for your team;

February 2005

Client Organisation

LSC London East

Project Aim

1. Review appropriate models for collaborative working amongst providers of Work Based Learning (WBL) in London East and provide an initial view on potential models that might be suitable in the area.
2. Develop an understanding of the fears of WBL providers, allay their anxieties and assess their readiness to move towards collaborative working.
3. Provide an opportunity to begin to influence their perceptions of the possible benefits of partnership working.

January 2004 - April 2004

Client Organisation

LSC London East

Project Aim

1. Consultancy support to the emerging partnership(s) that builds on the relationships with providers that were developed, and the information gathered, during Phase 1.
2. Assistance in preparing proposals for the LSC London East.
3. Advice and guidance on the process of establishing appropriate legal entities.
4. Help to prepare outlined development and other plans for the collaborative network.

April 2004 - December 2004

Client Organisation

LSC Cumbria

Project Aim

Research:
1. The range and effectiveness of current provision.
2. The demand for current provision.
3. The demand and need for additional provision.
4. The methods of engagement for employers and young people.

March 2004 - May 2004

Client Organisation

SureStart Kendray and Worsbrough

Project Aim

Develop and produce an induction Partnership portfolio to aid people's involvement and understanding of the role and purpose of the Partnership and what it would mean to become a member of this group.

February 2004

Client Organisation

LSC Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Project Aim

1. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness at meeting learners needs in each StAR area.
2. Increase the number of customers for learning amongst individuals, especially young people and employers.
3. Develop ways of working that will stimulate the market and increase market penetration.

February 2003 - April 2003

Client Organisation

LSC National Office

Project Aim

Audit current provision for developing young people in professional sports and developing a new Modern Apprenticeships framework for the sector.

February 2002 - April 2002

Client Organisation

Sure Start Rawmarsh

Project Aim

- know each other better;
- have a better understanding of job roles and responsibilities;
- have identified the knowledge, skills and qualities that colleagues bring to the team;
- know how team members can work better together;
- have considered future goals, processes, systems and priorities and agreed action to enable better working;
- have made sure the event makes a difference.

January 2002