In the spirit of partnership,
FE Sussex has developed various networks and working groups
to support quality improvement throughout member organisations.
Current networks and working groups are listed below. For
speed there is a quick jump menu available.
You can now download
copy minutes from the individual group forums, provided you
are a member. You can access the forums page here 4Forums
For a full up-to-date
list of events view the
4Calendar
of Events
Clerks Network
The Clerks' Network consists of the Clerks from Sussex colleges,
both General FE, Specialist and Sixth Form. Its aim is to
improve the quality of governance in Sussex. It normally meets
at least once a year at Princes House in Brighton. The Clerks
currently take it in turns to guest chair at meetings. Melissa
Drayson (4M.Drayson@worthing.ac.uk)
and Marian Jones (4marian.jones@plumpton.ac.uk)
currently lead on Governance/Clerks events including conferences
and Governor Induction/Training Events.
The typical functions of
the Group are to:
4Receive
information on FE Sussex developments
4Review
and plan the FE Sussex Governance programme
4Disseminate
good practice
4Discuss
current governance issues
The FE Sussex Governance programme will offer induction sessions
for new and nearly new governors as well as a large event
that looks at a particular issue in Governance.
Next Meeting:
8th March
10.00 - 12.00 @ City College
Brighton & Hove
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CPD Network
The CPD Network (previously known as the Advisory and Support
Group) is a key network of FE Sussex with the brief to help
and inform the development of the FE Sussex core programme
of activities for its members. The group usually meets twice
a term and has representation from all member colleges. Their
responsibility is for:
4The
promotion and distribution of FE SUSSEX Quality Improvement
Materials
4Recruitment
of staff from across their college for FE SUSSEX QI projects
and programmes
4Ensuring
that their college staff are fully briefed in relation to
FE SUSSEX QI events
4College
evaluation and feedback
4Liaison
with the FE SUSSEX QI Co-ordinator and Managers
4Project
linking and feeding back where applicable
4Managing
the effective implementation of the entitlement scheme
4Appropriate
targeting and circulation of pertinent information/materials.
Next Meeting:
TBC
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HR Forum
One of the aims of the Learning and Skills Council Sussex
(LSCS), is to help support the internal capacity building
of post-16 education and training providers throughout Sussex.
As part of this programme of support, FE Sussex has agreed
to facilitate the creation of an HR Forum for its members.
Next Meeting:
21st March
09.30 - 11.30 @ Princes House
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Quality Managers' Network
This network was established to enable Further Education in
Sussex to focus on key Quality issues and highlight ways in
which FE Sussex can support these. The group usually meets
termly.
Next Meetings: 26th
February 09.30 - 12.00
@ Princes House
22nd
March 09.30 - 12.30 @
Princes House
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Senior Curriculum Managers
Network
This group has been established for the most senior curriculum
strategists across the county to meet and provide an opportunity
to discuss high level strategic
thinking, sharing of excellence and seeking common solutions
to curriculum development.
Next Meeting:
TBC
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