1. The Further Education and Training Bill Prospects for Further and Higher Education

2. HE in FE-the background Mixed economy colleges (and MEG) Non-prescribed HE HEI/college partnerships

3. The College HE Offer Honours degrees Higher National Awards Professional Qualifications NVQ 4/5 Foundation Degrees Post graduate degrees

4. The college offer - characteristics Specialist provision Mainly vocational Focus on widening participation and progression (FE to HE, same institution or to HEI) Balance of full and part time students Small teaching groups Individual student support

5. The Further Education and Training Bill-proposals Clause17(19) Colleges able to apply for FD awarding powers Powers granted by Privy Council on recommendation of QAA Conditions analogous to current degree awarding powers Further limiting conditions including franchising, probation period, progression agreements to Hons

6. The Further Education and Training Bill Clause 17 (19) Why is it needed? What are the issues? What will be the impact?

7. The need Some HEI validation processes slow and expensive, especially with low numbers Post Leitch, rapid response to employers needed Validation of new curriculum areas Work based learning Experienced colleges ready for the challenge

8. Issues Is the current system unfit for purpose? If not, why fix it? Can colleges deliver quality? Will all colleges want the powers? Will progression opportunities be available for students? Will existing college/HEI relationships be adversely affected?

9. Impact More FDs available locally More work based FDs with a closer relationship with employers New relationships for some colleges and HEIs A catalyst for change?