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On 1 October 2008, CEL and the Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) transferred their operations to the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), the new improvement body dedicated to the development of the FE and skills sector. LSIS will continue to provide CEL and QIA programmes and honour existing contracts until the end of July 2009. Information about all CEL programmes and activities now being run by LSIS will be published on this website.
Vote now in the LSIS Council elections 2009

A year after its launch, LSIS has announced the first open, sector–led elections for its Council. Thirty members of the new Council will be elected from within the constituent members of the Single Voice. Each Single Voice member has an allocation of Council places to ensure a broad representation of the sector itself. Find out about the voting processes at www.lsis.org.uk/CouncilElections and read more
Leading the Learner Voice Awards shortlist announced	New safeguarding and safer recruitment training dates

LSIS has announced the shortlist for its 2009 Leading the Learner Voice Awards. Now in their third year, the Awards celebrate the achievements that individuals and organisations in the FE and skills sector have made in embedding the learner voice. Read more	New dates for the popular safeguarding and safer recruitment facilitator training and face-to-face workshops have been announced for 2009-10. These workshops are designed to help providers respond to the safeguarding agenda. Read more
Enhance your leadership capabilities as a senior leader	Masterclasses on Visible and Valued staff training DVD

The Aspiring Principals and Senior Leaders programme provides a challenging and stimulating developmental learning experience to build leadership capabilities and personal and professional effectiveness. Read more	These masterclasses provide expert guidance on how to use the Visible and Valued sexual orientation equality staff training DVD. Participants will receive a free copy of the DVD, which helps organisations meet legal requirements and plan how to use the DVD. Read more

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CEL News

LSIS moves closer to the sector with appointment of David Collins as CEO >>

LSIS announces shortlist for Leading the Learner Voice Awards >>

LSIS publish impact study on Leadership and elearning programmes >>

New Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Training dates >>

Reach of Principals Qualifying Programme grows >>

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Sector News

City College Plymouth becomes latest Further Education College to purchase Selec.. >>

Admissions of defeat as parent power puts places at a premium >>

Amanda Richmond >>

Teach pupils about the BNP in a liberal learning environment >>

Why penalise teachers who work in poor areas, Ofsted? >>

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