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ALP announces conference line-up

Bill Rammell, minister for lifelong learning, and Margaret Hodge, minister for employment, will be among the keynote speakers at the Association of Learning Providers (ALP) annual conference.

The ALP says the event will focus on the Government's response to Sir Andrew Foster's recommendations for the sector and the latest welfare-to work reform proposals.

The ALP's latest line-up of speakers includes:

• Bill Rammell MP, minister for lifelong learning, DfES
• Margaret Hodge MP, minister for employment, DWP
• David Sherlock, chief inspector of adult learning
• David Way, director of skills, LSC
• Sarah Jones, chief executive, Ufi
• Jeff Jennings, BMW (UK) Ltd
• Andrew Thompson, chief executive, Quality Improvement Agency
• Richard Williams, chief executive, Rathbone Training
• Ian Ferguson, LSC National Council member
• Martin Dunford, chairman, Association of Learning Providers

Graham Hoyle, the ALP's chief executive said: "The profile of the Association of Learning Providers is higher than ever with two appearances already before Commons select committees this year and our views on taking forward the skills strategy carrying increasing weight in government circles.

"'Partners in Learning 2006' arrives at a crucial time, sandwiched between the DWP green paper, the Government's response to Foster and the expected publication of Lord Leitch's final report on skills. Our willingness to challenge the policymakers over vital issues, such as the need for full contestability in skills provision, will guarantee that the conference will be a lively and stimulating occasion."

The ALP says topics under discussion at 'Partners in Learning' conference will include:

• The effects of Foster and Leitch on the skills delivery landscape
• The launch of Train to Gain, the new national employer training programme
• The role of providers in taking forward the green paper proposals on welfare reform
• The new framework for further improving quality in work based learning
• The latest on the new qualifications framework and specialised diplomas
• The LSC's 'Agenda for Change'
• Regionalisation in the light of the Mayor of London's bid to assume powers over skills in the capital

The 'Partners in Learning 2006' Conference & Exhibition, organised by NTP Ltd, takes place on 17-18 May 2006 at the Radisson SAS Hotel, London Stansted Airport.

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The latest conference programme is available at: www.partnersinlearning2006.co.uk/default.asp

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