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The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) and Short Courses Conference 2024

Thursday 13th June 2024
9:40am - 3:20pm
Virtual Conference

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) and Short Courses Conference 2024 will explore the implementation roadmap for the development of modularity and the introduction of the new funding system.

Leading experts and practitioners will examine how to prepare for the transition to LLE, design short courses for a new market and ensure quality provision that meets regulatory expectations.

Attendees will gain practical insights on the core questions for building operational readiness and supporting the move to the LLE model across levels 4 – 6 by 2027.

Objectives

  • Gain the latest updates on the regulatory and funding model for LLE delivery

  • Learn from the Short Courses Trial and the next steps in supporting a successful approach to modularity and flexible learning

  • Understand the profile of demand and how providers can meet the needs of a new market

  • Explore practical insights on what impactful course design and delivery should look like under the LLE model



Headline Speakers


Dr Kate Wicklow
Policy Director (Insight, Access & Student Experience)
Guild HE


Patrick Thomson
Head of Research, Analysis and Policy
Phoenix Insights


Dr Jim Gazzard
Director of Continuing Education
University of Cambridge


Agenda


9:40 am

Chair’s Welcome Address

 

Professor Gill Knight
Pro Vice Chancellor, Academic Leadership and Student Experience
University of Wolverhampton (CONFIRMED)


9:50 am

The Future of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE): What is Required for Success?

 
  • The existing barriers to operationalising the LLE

  • What we know from the outcomes of the short courses trial

  • The practical considerations in delivering high quality modular provision

  • What providers need to succeed under the LLE model

 

Helena Vine
Lead Policy Officer for England
QAA (CONFIRMED)


10:20 am

Holding the Stop Sign on Unbundling: Utilising the LLE for its Full Potential 

 
  • What is the LLE for?

  • Matching course design with student demand for modular formats

  • Why repackaging and unbundling won’t work in supporting a vibrant short courses market

  • Rethinking course structure, content design and delivery tools to reflect the needs of a new audience

  • The vital steps for building trust and demonstrating the value of new flexible formats

 

Dr Kate Wicklow
Policy Director (Insight, Access & Student Experience)
Guild HE (CONFIRMED)


10:50 am

Break and Networking


11:20 am

Insights from The Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP)

 

This session will explore University College’s Birmingham’s development with the Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP). The session will explore:

  • What the 2-year pilot on level 4 and 5 programmes has looked like

  • The approach to flexible learning and credit building

  • University College Birmingham’s design and development of modular provision

 

Professor Helen Poole
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Digital)
University College Birmingham (CONFIRMED)


11:40 am

Learning Points from the Short Course Trial

 
  • What we learnt on student demand and the needs for short course success

  • Reconfiguring course design with a new learning experience that supports a new, distinct product

  • Building improved approaches to quality, evaluation and approval that break away from processes of a traditional degree programme

  • Assessing how institutions developed short course programmes that met the requirements of a 30-credit minimum threshold

  • Questions on credit transfer and the needs for a framework on building up credit across programmes

  • The steps to ensure an impactful LLE system which works for providers, employers and students

 

Helena Vine
Lead Policy Officer for England
QAA (CONFIRMED)

 

Professor Annabel Kiernan
Pro Vice Chancellor Academic
Staffordshire University (CONFIRMED)

 

Professor Deborah Johnston
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Framework)
London South Bank University (CONFIRMED)

 

Professor Lisa Stansbie
Pro Vice Chancellor Education, Culture and Society
University of Worcester (CONFIRMED)


12:40 pm

Break and Networking


1:30 pm

Understanding Demand and the Future Market for LLE

 
  • Building a picture of supply and demand in understanding the future market for modularity

  • Perception on the LLE model across core age profiles

  • The barrier of low demand from those with no previous experience of higher education

  • Why a mismatch exists between the target market and demand from future lifelong learners

  • The necessary action to deliver a system that supports older workers to reskill

 

Patrick Thomson
Head of Research, Analysis and Policy
Phoenix Insights (CONFIRMED)


1:50 pm

Reconstructing the Machinery of HE: The Shift Required on Systems, Structures and Mentality for a Successful Approach to Modular Learning

 
  • Why LLE will force a fundamental change in mentality and operations across the higher education sector

  • The platforms, processes and structures that will need to transform across an institution

  • How does a university prepare for such a seismic change in a cost-effective way?

  • What does the inclusion of modularity mean for the way a faculty or department functions?

  • The essential steps to maintain quality and preserve the reputation of an institution

 

Dr. Jim Gazzard
Director of Continuing Education
University of Cambridge (CONFIRMED)


Break and Networking

2:10 pm


2:30 pm

Developing LLE Readiness: The Next Steps on Provider Implementation

 
  • What does readiness look like for providers delivering LLE courses in 2025?

  • Planning for level 4 – 6 courses in the build up to 2027

  • The core components on quality and compliance

  • The business and operational requirements for the transition to a new funding model

  • Approaches to course design, testing and development

  • Delivering products that will stimulate demand in a new market

 

Helen Cuthbert
Policy and Stakeholder Manager
AELP (CONFIRMED)

 

Professor Rene Koglbauer
Dean of Lifelong Learning and Professional Practice
Newcastle University (CONFIRMED)

 

Rajay Naik
CEO
Skilled Education (CONFIRMED)

 

Dr Sal Jarvis
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education)
University of Westminster (CONFIRMED)


3:20 pm

Conference Close

* Programme subject to change


 

Audience

This event is designed for all those involved in preparing and understanding the LLE and the delivery of short courses from level 4 and above. Those in attendance will include:

  • Heads of Online and Lifelong Learning

  • Heads of Professional Learning and Development

  • Heads of Quality Assurance

  • Heads of School or Faculty

  • Heads of Short Courses

  • Heads of Student Finance

  • Heads of Work Based Learning

  • Policy Analysts

  • Principal Lecturers

  • Student Marketing and Recruitment Managers

  • Vice Presidents, Education

  • Commercial Directors

  • Deans of Teaching and Learning

  • Directors of Curriculum

  • Directors of Education

  • Directors of Finance

  • Directors of Programme

  • Directors of Student Development Services

  • Directors of Student Experience

  • Head of Executive Education

  • Heads of Academic Quality


Pricing

Public Sector
£345 + VAT

Attendance to LLE Conference 2024

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£395 + VAT

Attendance to LLE Conference 2024

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