Edition 219 - Friday
April 15th 2016
What a busy week it's been, we have been absolutely delighted with the response to the "Upgrade to SkillsBuilder" item that this week we've added a video about this.
We've also noted a distinct upturn in the interest in e-portfolios, so we thought that adding an article about the generic benefits of using an e-portfolio would be very appropriate at this time of year.
And a follow-on the House of Common committee on social mobility was an article written by myself and published on linkedin. It received a warm response so we provide a link in the article below.
And finally, a regular link to the ForSkills YouTube Channel - click to subscribe. 60,000+ views, 100+ videos, growing subscriber list, and it's all free, what's not to like?.
As always, feel free to contact Jonathan Wells, the editor of this newsletter on 0191 3055045 or jonathan@forskills.co.uk
What a busy week it's been, we have been absolutely delighted with the response to the "Upgrade to SkillsBuilder" item that this week we've added a video about this.
We've also noted a distinct upturn in the interest in e-portfolios, so we thought that adding an article about the generic benefits of using an e-portfolio would be very appropriate at this time of year.
And a follow-on the House of Common committee on social mobility was an article written by myself and published on linkedin. It received a warm response so we provide a link in the article below.
And finally, a regular link to the ForSkills YouTube Channel - click to subscribe. 60,000+ views, 100+ videos, growing subscriber list, and it's all free, what's not to like?.
As always, feel free to contact Jonathan Wells, the editor of this newsletter on 0191 3055045 or jonathan@forskills.co.uk
e-Portfolios - do they really save
providers time and money?
Recent research
indicates that around 25% of large providers still use paper based portfolios
to manage their (often very significant) apprenticeship programmes.
And of those that do, a significant proportion are using first generation systems supplied by their awarding organisation that help reduce paper, but lack the "any time, any place, any device" that today's generation of systems such as SkillsPortfolio have as standard using "app" based technology.
Providers using the latest systems report that improvements in assessors efficiency of 10% and reductions in their travel costs of up to 20% are common and that's before an overall improvement in data tracking and associated compliance improvement for Ofsted outcomes, SFA funding reporting and IV/EV audit.
If you'd like to see how the ForSkills Go App works within SkillsPortfolio, click here for a short video explanation.
And of those that do, a significant proportion are using first generation systems supplied by their awarding organisation that help reduce paper, but lack the "any time, any place, any device" that today's generation of systems such as SkillsPortfolio have as standard using "app" based technology.
Providers using the latest systems report that improvements in assessors efficiency of 10% and reductions in their travel costs of up to 20% are common and that's before an overall improvement in data tracking and associated compliance improvement for Ofsted outcomes, SFA funding reporting and IV/EV audit.
If you'd like to see how the ForSkills Go App works within SkillsPortfolio, click here for a short video explanation.
Upgrading to SkillsBuilder - new
video
There has been such a
good response to the article last week that explained the SkillsBuilder upgrade
plan that we've now added a video that explains more about the
process and benefits.
The SkillsBuilder upgrade plan removes all the cost and uncertainty of change. As if getting access to the best maths and English solution from the best support team, wasn't enough, the plan includes:
The SkillsBuilder upgrade plan removes all the cost and uncertainty of change. As if getting access to the best maths and English solution from the best support team, wasn't enough, the plan includes:
- Transfer
of unused bksb subscription or credits FREE OF CHARGE
- Free
training for your tutors and admin
staff
- Free
branding to make your SkillsBuilder
site "your own"
- Free
integration into existing MIS systems.
There are some
sensible and reasonable T&Cs but most existing bksb® customers will
qualify. Simply get in touch here to register your interest and we'll be in
touch.
All trademarks acknowledged.
All trademarks acknowledged.
Survey results
And don't forget that the 2016 Survey of
Post-16 maths and English use has now been published.
The survey is the largest independent survey in the sector and over the 5 years has received more than 1200 responses.
Click here to download a copy of the published report.
The survey is the largest independent survey in the sector and over the 5 years has received more than 1200 responses.
Click here to download a copy of the published report.
House of Lords Committee on Social
Mobility - more
Last week we linked to several articles
reporting on the Committee findings. There was lots of comment about the
findings, especially the idea that learners aged 14 should be given a choice at
school instead of all being forced down a GCSE route irrespective of ability or
learner need.
Further adding to the positive comment about the findings, Jonathan Wells published a linked in article here.
Read the BBC report here.
FE Week also carries an article
Radio 4 Today programme have an interview at 6.50am
Further adding to the positive comment about the findings, Jonathan Wells published a linked in article here.
Read the BBC report here.
FE Week also carries an article
Radio 4 Today programme have an interview at 6.50am
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