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Changing the world… of Employment and Skills, in 2016!
2016A year of change, challenge and opportunity in;
Further Education,
Employment and
Skills
Area Based Review Apprenticeship Reform & Levy Devolution ESIF Reducing & Refocussed
Budgets Destination Measures Integration of Services
To name just a few…
So what are we doing about it;
Professional Development Programmes
Consultancy and Advisory Services
Professional Exchange
Professional Development ProgrammesWe think the equation is pretty simple:
More changesMore challenges
Different opportunities
Broader knowledge Improved skills
Different competencies
EaSI Professional Developmen
t Programmes
Improved performance
Improved efficiencyNew ideas & innovation
Professional Development ProgrammesThrough our partnership with the Education and Training
Foundation and the Association of Employment and
Learning Providers, we deliver high impact professional
development training for Leaders & Managers in Further
Education, Employment and Skills, in:
Strategic Partnerships Income Diversification
Employer Engagement Supply-chain
Development
The programme supports participants and their organisations to: Play an increasingly influential role in the local Employment and
Skills agenda Create new/improved partnerships with employers and key
stakeholder organisations Explore new partnership approaches to support survival,
innovation and growth Understand key market developments and opportunities,
including; changes to policy and structures
Designed, developed and delivered by expert, sector thought leaders, based around key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including: Devolution and the emergence of LEPs and combined authorities Area Based Reviews and reducing/re-focussed public sector budgets European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) Apprenticeship Reform Service integration: Employment, Skills, Business Support, Health, Housing
and Justice
Exploring collaboration, as the
catalyst for innovation
The programme supports participants and their organisations to: Develop new revenue opportunities through diversifying their
market, products or services Create new and innovative products, services and propositions Successfully identify, analyse and manage business development
opportunities and risks Apply newly acquired skills and knowledge through ‘live’ work
based projects
Designed, developed and delivered by expert, sector thought leaders, based around key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including: European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) opportunities Reducing and re-focussed public sector budgets Apprenticeship Reform and individual and employer contributions Market and service integration: Employment, Skills, Business Support,
Health, Housing and Justice
Developing strategies for survival,
innovation and growth
The programme supports participants and their organisations to: Secure commercial revenue through demonstrating impact and
Return on Investment Create ‘different and better’ propositions to stand out from the
competition Drive high performance in employer engagement teams Design, develop and implement employer led solutions and
services Create the right culture, systems and processes for securing long-
term, productive relationships
Designed, developed and delivered by expert, sector thought leaders, based around key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including: Apprenticeship Reform and employer contributions Increased focus on destination and impact measures Reducing and re-focussed public sector budgets Increased need for employer involvement in all areas of provision Ofsted expectations in relation to employers
Delivering impact to secure long-term
relationships
The programme supports participants and their organisations to: Balance the risk and opportunity of subcontracting public sector
funding Design, develop and manage healthy, high performing supply-
chains Understand and meet the expectations of funders regarding
subcontracting Become a ‘lead provider of choice’ for funders and subcontract
partners
Designed, developed and delivered by expert, sector thought leaders, based around key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including: Increased scrutiny of lead provider conduct, subcontracting controls and
arrangements Increased focus on sustainable development and social value Reducing and re-focussed public sector budgets Apprenticeship Reform and emergence of new client to supplier
arrangements European and UK procurement rules and regulations
Managing the risk, maximising the opportunities
And here’s what some of our recent customers
thought:I liked the opportunity to take stock, evaluate and reflect. To
understand better, the future direction of commissioning and our
chance to influence it. From that perspective the course was
invaluable! 10/10!
North East College – Strategic Planning and Business
Acumen 2015
Extremely valuable and timely - at a time when we are having to
strengthen our position
Training Provider – Strategic Partnerships workshop 2015
The trainer’s delivery was excellent, they kept us engaged
throughout. It was one of the best training sessions I have
attended!
Adult Education Service – Strategic Planning workshop
2015
Consultancy and Advisory ServicesThe FE, Employment and Skills market is changing fast and presenting significant new challenges and new opportunities. Providers undoubtedly need new perspectives, new models and new approaches to retain and grow their market share.
Our services help our customers to understand and assess their options and take decisive action towards achieving success. Services include;
Performance Improvement Programmes
Business Development
Strategies
Organisational Design &
Development
Employer Engagement Strategies
Acquisition & Merger Support
Service Design &
Development
Strategic Partnership
Development
Supply-chain Development
Consultancy and Advisory ServicesOur team has a wealth of experience and expertise across the FE, Employment and Skills market. Our experience spans frontline delivery, through to executive level positions, in both the public and private sector. We support training providers of all shapes and sizes to survive, innovate and grow.
Our work in recent years has been at the forefront of sector developments, where we’ve; helped to shape public policy and commissioning, supported partners to successfully enter the market
and overseen the implementation of a range of
innovative programmes and services.
Some of our recent clients include:
North East Professional ExchangeWe’re proud to be partnering with the Education and Training Foundation in the delivery of the North East Professional Exchange, as we believe that the best ideas in business come from those at the frontline of delivering to customers (or learners, as we call them).
We also believe that the biggest changes and improvements are realised through collaboration.
These two factors will be central to everything that we collectively achieve through the North East Professional Exchange.
North East Professional ExchangeThe North East Professional Exchange will be: formed of networks for teaching staff, supporting development of a
range of skills, practice and technical ability accessible for all North East organisations and teaching staff, i.e.
teachers, trainers, assessors, quality managers, involved in delivering for EFA/SFA programmes
focussed on local needs, as well as delivering national priority work based around individuals and organisations contributing equitably to
its success managed in a fair and transparent way on behalf of its members fully funded – no direct costs for individuals or organisations to get
involved
Organisation Member Benefits a positive contribution to quality and better outcomes for their
learners, through activity being focussed on key issues, challenges and opportunities facing their teaching staff
a low cost, high value method for investing in their people and their Professional Development, which demonstrates their organisations commitment to their people and to quality
an enhanced reputation with key sector stakeholders, including Ofsted, through recognition of commitment to driving quality and professional standards within their organisation
recognition of demonstrating strong partnership working, through supporting the development and well-being of the wider sector
access to knowledge, skills and resources from other organisations and key sector experts
Individual Member BenefitsThrough becoming involved North East Professional Exchange individuals will benefit from:
professional development opportunities that are designed, developed and delivered based on individual and local needs
being able to demonstrate their commitment to their own professional standards and development, which will support career progression
recognition from the Education and Training Foundation, their peers and their own organisation for their contribution to raising standards of practice in the sector
access to the latest thinking and practice networking, support and sharing opportunities with peers access to high quality, shared materials and resources
Professional Exchange - Why it’s importantRecent changes, challenges and opportunities within FE, Employment and Skills, such as; Area Based Reviews Apprenticeship Reform reducing/re-focussed budgets – increased focus on ‘economic impact’ changes to English and maths requirements Study Programmes and Traineeships
Increasingly challenging for organisations to manage the diverse professional development needs of their teaching staff.
Professional Exchange is teacher-led, focussed on improving professional practice, but grounded in current policy and market changes, to best support member organisations.
Professional Exchange – Next StepsRegister your interest here:http://www.easiservices.co.uk/contact/
Organisational survey here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCXQWS7
Individual survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6X72CYM
Employment and Skills Innovation ServicesEmployment and Skills Innovation Services was born from the
strong and simple belief that the FE, Employment and Skills market could and should be better.
We enjoy and believe in what we do. We only do the things where we believe that we have the right expertise and skills to make a difference. We continuously innovate, develop and refresh our offer through listening to what our customers need. So if you don’t find what you need, tell us and we’ll help you to find the right solution
Better for individuals accessing programmes and services
Better for employers accessing services for their current and future workforce
Better for the economy, through the Employment and Skills market delivering a greater return for every pound invested by government, business and individuals
enquiries@easiservices.co.uk
www.easiservices.co.uk
07808 197115
@EaSInnovation
https://www.linkedin.com/company/employment-and-skills-innovation-services
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Get in touch to see how we can change the world… of Employment
and Skills together in 2016!
Happy New Year and all the best for 2016!
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