This section of the website contains a variety of resources that will be of interest to Work Based Learning Providers in London.

Information about LWBLA

A WBL Prospectus for London.

This document provides a background into the formation of the London Work Based Learning Alliance and its future.

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Work Based Learning Alliance Annual Review: 2006-2007

This is the final Annual Review for the Work Based Learning Alliance. It includes a summary of past activity, financial reports and future activity

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LWBLA Briefing Papers

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children & Learning Bill. The Bill recieved its first reading in the House of Commons on the 4th February 2009. This paper provides a synopsis of proposals relevant to work based learning and is taken from the DIUS summary document. Download Briefing Paper

Train to Gain: New Flexibilities. this briefing outlines the implications of the New Flexibilities for Train to Gain during the economic downturn.
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Building Skills, Transforming Lives: A Training and Apprenticeships Revolution. Opportunity Agenda: Conservative Policy Green paper No.7. This briefing summarises the policy paper produced by the Conservative party which outlines the Conservatives ambitions relating to learning and skills.
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Draft Apprenticeship Bill - July 2008.This briefing summarises the Bill in preparation for submitting a response to the Government Consultation
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The London Skills & Employment Board: DRAFT Skills Strategy for London. This briefing outlines the contents of the proposed Skills Strategy for London. This includes setting the context, outlining the key targets and the five challenges set out in the consultation document.
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Making Sense of Teacher Training Reforms, IfL registration and CPD. This briefing outlines the reforms and key organisations to find help.
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LWBLA Event Presentations

This space is for providing members with information from crucial events that they may not have been able to attend.

LSC Payment on Actuals event. 9th December 08. This crucial event provided an understanding of the key issues surrounding funding and contracting in 2008/09 as well as providing a basis for progressing into 2009/2010.

• Presentation: by Stewart Segal from ALP is available by clicking here

16-18 Funding Transition Event. 17th November 08. This event provided an understanding of changes within the Learning and Skills sector and the impact this will have on the commissioning and funding of work based learning.

• Presentation: 14-19 - the new model for London. Download LSC Presentation. 163kb.

National Apprenticeship Service and Vacancy Matching Service: LONDON DEVELOPMENTS Events.9 November 08. This event provided an understanding of the fast changing landscape resulting from Machinery of Government Changes

• Presentation: Learner Services. Download LSC Presentation 135kb and Presentation notes.
• Presentation: National Apprenticeship Service. Download LSC Presentation. 84kb
• Presentation: Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service. Download LSC Presentation. 2.8Mb.
• Notes: To accompany above presentations. Download

LWBLA Central London E2E Poster

Below are A5 versions of the LWBLA Central London E2E Posters produced in July 2008 as part of a competition for learners. A3 PDF versions are also available, if you would like a copy please E-mail Paul

A5 Leaflet Downloads:

• Camden Leaflet
• Islington Leaflet
• Kensington & Chelsea Leaflet
• Lambeth Leaflet
• Southwark Leaflet
• Wandsworth Leaflet
• Westminster Leaflet