Lifelong Learning Networks LLNs

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Lifelong Learning Networks (LLNs)
Progressing the vocational learner

• (last updated September 2008)

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Sub-regional Birmingham, Black Country
SolihullCheshire Warrington Coventry
Warwickshire Cumbria Higher Learning Greater
Manchester Greater Merseyside West
Lancs Hampshire Isle of WightHerefords
Worcestershire Higher Futures (South
Yorks) Higher York Kent Medway Leap Ahead
(Derby) Linking LondonLancashire MOVE (East
of England) North East Higher Skills Network
30 LLNs now in operation
Progress South Central (Bucks)Skills for
Sustainable Communities (Leics)South East
LondonSouth LondonSouth WestStaffordshire,
Shropshire, Stoke on Trent, TelfordSussex
Learning NetworkThames GatewayWest LondonWest
YorkshireWestern VocationalYorkshire Humber
East National National Arts Learning Network
Vetnet
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Mission

• Lifelong Learning Networks are HEFCE funded
  partnerships of universities, colleges and other
  education-related organisations. We are committed
  to increasing the number of vocational learners
  in HE ensuring the UK remains competitive in the
  global economy.

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Aims

• Improve the coherence, clarity and certainty of
  progression opportunities for higher level
  vocational learners
• Respond to employers higher level skills needs,
  helping to develop a more flexible and skilled
  workforce
• Facilitate unique partnerships between colleges
  and universities
• Develop curriculum that is fit for purpose
• Strengthen existing Information, Advice
  Guidance, making clear the value of vocational
  learning.

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Partners

• LLNs have achieved some fundamental milestones
  thanks to the commitment of our colleagues and
  partnerships with organisations such as
• HEFCE
• Sector Skills Councils
• Employers
• Regional Development Agencies
• local authorities
• Aimhigher
• Learning Skills Council
• Foundation Degree Forward

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Achievements

• Over 1,000 progression agreements have been
  signed to clarify entry requirements into HE,
  with many more in development
• Over 74,000 additional student places have been
  allocated
• Over 400 academic partners work in partnership
  with us

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Our strengths

• Change
• Lifelong Learning Networks make a positive
  difference to the lives of vocational learners
  and productivity of employers.
• Access
• Lifelong Learning Networks have specialist teams
  that draw on the expertise from hundreds of
  providers from our network partners.
• Knowledgeable
• Lifelong Learning Networks understand local
  needs, effectively analysing skills requirements
  in local communities and businesses.
• Flexible
• Lifelong Learning Networks tackle local HE
  concerns and can react to changing needs.
• Partnerships
• Lifelong Learning Networks act as platforms for
  coherent and coordinated activity at local,
  regional and national levels.

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Contact

• Lifelong Learning Networks
• National Forum
• E contactus_at_lifelonglearningnetworks.org.uk
• T 01904 876350