Time to pursue excellence in Further Education; New measures needed to drive up performance, says Rammell.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-30 June 2006-UK Government: Time to pursue excellence in Further Education; New measures needed to drive up performance, says Rammell(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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A consultation is launched today on a new improvement strategy to drive up standards and performance in Further Education (FE).

Published by the newly-formed Quality Improvement Agency (QIA), the consultation: Pursuing Excellence is the next step in the Government's mission to make FE the engine of the UK's economic growth.

Key measures outlined in the strategy include:

* A network of advisers to provide tailored support to colleges and training providers

* New materials and tools to help colleges and training providers assess their own performance

* The Excellence Gateway portal to share best practice

* New professional development programmes for leaders, managers and staff working in FE

* A National Learner Panel to ensure that learners' views are heard.

Bill Rammell, Minister for Further...

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