1. Making the best of LSIS NW Learning Fair, March 2011 Jo Higgins Regional Development Manager, NW

2. Plan of presentation Recent LSIS developments The role of the RDM The LSIS offer Regional activity Questions Contact details

3. Recent LSIS developments New strategic plan and direction, new CEO More sector lead, less of the big multi million £ contracts Reduced budget £33 million Regional interface and introduction of RDMs Continuation of LSIS accounts/vouchers Organisational Health Checks available New offer being planned

4. The role of the RDM Regional brokers Promote the LSIS menu of programmes and services Signpost providers to the best source of support Offer Organisational Health checks Diagnose “at risk providers” and offer support Work with delivery partners to reduce duplication and ensure shared use of resources Listen to the sector voice.

5. The LSIS Offer 55 LSIS programmes Support for quality improvement, understanding policy, curriculum change High profile support = IAS, OHCs, Beacon and HQM support More being delivered regionally to meet regional need

6. Regional Activity Far more being delivered within the region LSIS will come to you Regional infrastructure being developed, networks, regional steering groups etc. Sharing of expertise Regional Responsiveness Fund just launched

7. Are you making the best of what’s on offer? Questions?