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Morris review of ICT User Skills

Wednesday, 17 June 2009
This is a government commission Independent Review of ICT User Skills by Baroness Estelle Morris.It's main focus is on Digital Life Skills - in contrast to digital work skills or digital economy skills.
The Learning Revolution

The Learning Revolution

Friday, 12 June 2009
The White Paper, 'The Learning Revolution', was launched on 23 March 2009 and sets out the Government's strategy for informal learning. This will have a significant impact on community learning in Berkshire. Click here to download the white paper in full.
The West Berkshire Minority Ethnic Forum

CDF Funding Success

Tuesday, 19 May 2009
The West Berkshire Minority Ethnic Forum has been a grant of £10,730 by the Community Development Foundation. The award is part of the CDF Faiths in Action project. The project involves a considerable degree of collaboration and was supported by West Berkshire Council. Our funding expert Bruce Wright helped them polish the bid in his ‘critical friend’ role.
Train to Gain

Training your volunteers, what's in it for you?..

Training your volunteers, what's in it for you?

Train to gain and the third sector

Train to gain and the third sector
Outline of South East Regional Recovery Plan

Outline of South East Regional Recovery Plan

These are unprecedented times for both businesses and individuals throughout the South East. The challenging global economic climate impacts on us all and our response has to be effective and rapid.
Peoples Millions Lottery Wins

Peoples Millions Lottery Wins

People's Millions is a UK wide programme whose aim is to fund projects that improve the quality of life of local communities through transforming the local environment, or provide opportunities or facilities for enjoying the local area. In November 2008, 142 pairs of projects went head-to-head across each of the 18 ITV regions.

Outline of the South East Regional Recovery Plan

A partnership of JCP, LSC and SEEDA, working with GOSE and the SSCs, is developing a joint response to the economic downturn and has prepared a Regional Recovery Plan setting out the support available for businesses and individuals affected by the downturn.
BBC

New BBC Interactive Adult Basic Skills website.

The BBC has launched its ambitious interactive adult basic skills website. The - raw website - offers practical advice, inspiring activities that help to build self-confidence. It aims to empower and encourage people to take the next steps towards tackling their skills needs.
DEPARTMENT FOR INNOVATION, UNIVERSITIES AND SKILLS News Release

Skills for life target achieved two years early

More than 2.25 million adults achieve first qualifications in basic skills More than 2.25 million adults achieve first qualifications in basic skills