UK VQRP Conferences - 2008

2008 is expected to mark the start of the major roll-out of the Qualifications & Credit Framework and the full reforms of the VQ system. Conferences have been held in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide partners with more information about the reforms and provide an opportunity for discussion.

England: 22 January 2008, 'Getting the Vocational Qualifications System right: A once-in-a generation opportunity'

For details on this event please follow the links below.

Programme for the event

• Conference agenda

Materials in the delegate pack included:

• Summary of VQ Reform
• Speakers biographies
• QCF: An introduction
• A summary of 'Aligning public funding with priority VQs in England 2008/09'.
  • Read the full report here
• Factors in successful take-up of VQs
• A draft consultation paper: Awarding Body / SSC Working Relationships Protocol

Presentations given by speakers:

• Chair's presentation
• Speech by Chris Humphries, UKCES
• QCA's presentation
• Sector Reform presentation
• Funding & providers presentation
• Rationalisation of VQs presentation
• Keynote speech by David Lammy, MP, Minister for Skills

Northern Ireland: 7 February 2008 'Getting Vocational Qualifications Right'

The Northern Ireland event introduced by Sir Reg Empey (Minister for Employment and Learning) with over 100 delegates attending.

Wales: 30 January 2008 QCF Consultation Event

This included an introduction to the UK VQ Reform Programme.