Leadership and Innovation
ALOA Conference
14 October 2016
Policy framework
1. Strategic approach to funding
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Labour Market Information
National Skills Bulletin 2016 (SLMRU)
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Formal annual planning and engagement
with ETBs
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Planning Guidelines and Parameters
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Data collection and analysis on inputs and
outcomes
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New strategic funding model
2. Data collection and analysis
Programme and Learner Support Services - PLSS
National Programme
Database
(Course Definitions)
DSP
SUPPLY
Define Courses
Refer to Courses
National Course
Calendar
Schedule Courses
Applicant Lists
Manage
Referrals/
Applicants
Apply for Courses
Other Applicants
Update Outcomes
Learner History
Certification
SOLAS
3. Embedding research & evaluation - systematic
approach to gathering evidence
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Skills profiling of staff within the system
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Evaluation of PLC programme
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Literacy and numeracy policy
initial assessment
ESOL
Establish evidence base for integrating basic skills
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Entrepreneurship in FET
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Barriers to participation in FET
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Participation, completion and attainment at Level 1 - 3
4. Investment in professional development
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First professional development strategy –September 2016
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Planning for resources & investment
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Aligning with NSS
5. Expansion of Apprenticeships and Traineeships
• Building on existing
apprenticeship system
• Implementation of ‘Review
of Apprenticeship Training
in Ireland’
• Targets of 50,000
2016-2020
• Up to 100 programmes
6. Support for employee development
‘Develop a policy framework for Workforce Development to
guide FET activity , aligning with the NSS and in consultation
with partners.’
DES Action Plan for Education 2016
 2016 policy framework for employee development
 SOLAS advising D/ES
 To be followed by action plan with targets.
7. SOLAS
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Developing expertise in FET
Understanding of impact of FET
Employers confidence
Labour market data and knowledge
Administrative support for FET
Meeting learners needs
Skills development
• Delivering something bigger than ourselves
• Confident in what we know is right for FET
Leadership and Innovation – challenge for ALO
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Further Education and Training
Literacy and Numeracy Strategy
ABE within ETB provision
Quality FET provision
Models of provision
Evidence – how do we demonstrate difference?
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What will be better for learners?
What will be better for employers?
What will be better for communities?
FET Services Plan 2016
Thank you