Voluntary and Community Sector does not and should not equal amateurs.

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Voluntary and Community Sector does not and should not equal amateurs

Partnership Working 20+ years with Exeter College Encourage and provide opportunities for Community Learning 5 years with Devon County Council Adult & Community Learning Other Partnerships

Deliver national qualifications including:- Initial Teacher Training PTLLS & CTLLS (NOCN) Introduction to Trainer Skills (City & Guilds) ITQ – Level 1 & Level 2 (City & Guilds) Management and Volunteer Management (ILM) Personal Development Through Horticulture (NOCN) Speaking Up (NOCN) Mentoring & Learning Champions (NOCN) Single Units

What is different? Learning Environment (not college/classroom) Approach to learning (learner centred) Context (Relaxed, informal, friendly) Timings (including evenings and weekends) Level of Support (Maximum of 12 learners) Flexibility (meet needs at short notice) Cost (do more with less)

Quality Assurance Own Policies and Procedures Awarding Bodies (External Verifiers and Quality Reviewers) College (Standardisation/Course Reviews/Observations/Paperwork/SAR) Devon County Council (Course Reviews/Observations/Paperwork/SAR)

Remember… Take time to build relationships and your reputation Be willing to learn and participate Be honest about what you can and can not do Make sure administration is 110% Always keep learners as the main focus of what you do