Feedback from the Traineeship funding workshop (11/02/14)

Sean L, Director of MIS, NCG: "Very informative - one stop shop for everything about Traineeships"

Rebecca Bromley-Woods, Department Head Foundation Learning, Tameside College: "Professional, factual, no nonsense delivery."

Lisa Mood, Business Development Manager, Northumberland College: "The session was very informative and it was a good way to discuss barriers and gain knowledge on how others have overcome them barriers."

Eilis Marshall, Financial Controller, Meadowhall Training ltd: "Really enjoyed and learnt a lot about the funding, will be using for planning our traineeship programmes"

Louise Contini, Office Manager, Yorkshire College of Beauty: "Informative"

Daniel Dowson, MI Co-Ordinator, Learning Curve: "Very useful for me as I'm quite new to the sector, hope to attend others."

Julie Raine, Assistant Principal, Sunderland College: "As informative as ever!"

David Marriott, Operations Manager, Raytheon: "Very well delivered and informative"

Tamsen Lesko, Prince's Trust Project Coordinator, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service: "I gained some valuable information thank you"

Crystal, IAG Advisor & Project Manager, Hackney Learning Trust: "I gained a lot of information which had not been available to me before"

Mark Law, Resource & Performance Manager, Manchester Adult Education Service: "The presentation was clear, concise and well delivered."

Tracey McGaulley, Head of Contracts and Compliance, Babington Business College: "Very informative, relevant and easy to understand."

Feedback from the Traineeship funding workshop (05/02/14)

Margaret, Potter, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service: "Very informative, useful event. Would recommend it to anyone involved in traineeships."

Ninheeseman, Funding & Compliance Manager, BT: "Brilliant - just what I needed - I would not hesitate to booking on future events on other subjects"

Tom Stokes, Principal Tutor, Harlow College: "Very clear and informative."

Jacqueline Van-West, Senior Manager for learning and additional support, Orchard Hill college: "Excellent"

Christina Clark, Programme Manager, Gen2 Engineering & Technology Training Ltd: "Very enjoyable and beneficial"

Maria Vasquez-Aguilar, Community Partnerships Development Manager, City Lit: "Excellent facilitator, professional but friendly, and very well informed"

Sonia McCluskey, Managing Director of SET Training and Chair of KATO, KATO: "I found this a valuable event and the information was relevant and current."

Alison, Morris, BT: "Great - easy to understand. Open to questions which helped all"

Yvonne Neary, Delivery Partner Manager, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service: "Well delivered and very informative workshop"

Dulal Ahmed, Head of Service - Youth, Ixion Holdings Ltd: "Overall, it was a very informative session which was very well delivered with excellent insight and knowledge provided by Nick. I have definitely gone away knowing a lot more than I did at 1.30pm on the day of the session. This is also my second bit of training with Nick in two weeks and both have been excellent."

Melanie Avis, Sub contractor Team Leader, Lifetime Training: "I learned loads and Nick was very knowledgeable. He was also easy to approach and engaging. One of the best workshops I have been to."

Trevor Clarke, PARTNERSHIP LIAISON OFFICER, The College of West Anglia: "Very good information session. Could have done with more networking time and a feel how the traineeship programme was going nationally."

Janet Coton, Programme Manager, Birmingham Metropolitan College: "Reinforced existing knowledge on traineeships, and added more clarification to the funding criteria."

Gavin, Whitworth, Richard Huish College: "Clear and concise covering all aspects for consideration linked to Traineeships."

Paul Whitehead, Planning & Performance Officer, Hampshire County Council: "Highly informative"

Feedback from the Traineeship funding workshop (27/01/14)

Paul Robinson, Programme Delivery Manager, Avant Partnership: "Very Good! Thanks"

Karen Hayes, Delivery Manager, Tresham College Evolve Business Training: "Useful information delivered in an appropriate, professional manner"

Judith Allen, Head of Data, Funding and Compliance, Talent Training: "Excellent event as always"

Steve Kelly, Learner Experience, Access to Music: "Nick always delivers excellent training, which gets to the point, has high quality resources and leaves you with workable strategies."

Denise Pozorski, Vice Principal, Northern College: "A very clear guide to the issues around traineeships."

Jacky Elliott, External Relations Manager, AIM Awards: "Clear, well presented and very useful"

Tracey Nicholson, Project Manager - Apprenticeships, Skills for Care: "Very good. Was well paced and very informative"

Alison Usher, Work Based Learning Co-ordinator, Spiit Pub Company: "Very informative, a lot of information to take in but delivered well"

Elaine Agnew, Academic Manager, Adult Education: "Useful to confirm traineeship information I already knew from webinar events last year. Up to date funding info really valuable, as was the fact that everyone is struggling to recruit young people!"

Sarah James, Employability Suite Manager, Pearson Work Based learning: "Informative, showed that our knowledge was accurate"

Nicole Williams, MIS Manager, Jarvis Training Management: "As usual Nick's presentation was very informative and well presented."

Ian Higgins, Pre-Apprenticeship Learning Manager, Walsall Adult and Community College: "Very useful, particularly with Traineeships being so new."

Paul Robinson, Programme Delivery Manager, Avant Partnership: "All good!! Confirmed information I thought I already knew and told me things I didn't!"

Maxine Jones, Partnerships Director, LEAD Ltd: "An excellent, and very informative event. keep up the good work"

Feedback from the Apprenticeship Funding 2013/14 workshop (26/11/13)

Rebekah Gough, Apprenticeship Administrator, Worthing College: "Brilliant event, engaging and fun to listen to!"

Amanda Beevis, Data and Administration Manager, Look fantastic training: "Very, very informative and helpful"

Sally Cheeseman, Project Administrator, ABC, Hadlow College: "Very informative, complex funding information was explained well, clarified and then put into examples, really helped as I have been out of Education for 16 months and a lot has changed."

Dave.Hall, Director of Employer Provision, Sunderland College: "An excellent and informative event bursting with informative FACTS"

Michael Jeffers, claims and mi manager, reed in partnership: "Very useful and informative"

Mark Cooper, Curriculum Management Accountant, West Thames College: "Precisely the content that I was hoping for. I was particularly impressed with Nick's willingness to stay on after the event and discuss specific questions raised by individuals."

Helen Calkin, Comissioning Officer, Oxfordshire County Council: "the presentation was pitched just right for people with a small amount of knowledge like me to the experts around me."

Matt Garvey, Managing Director, WBTC: "It was mind boggling in some sections but it put into perspective the magnitude of the changes and the fog in which providers are operating. Ladet is a great gift to a beleaguered industry."

Mary Palmer, WBL Manager, Bedford College: "Excellent. Really glad I attended. It clarified the funding metholdolgy and how to apply it."

Nicole Williams, MIS Manager, Jarvis Training Management: "Very good as usual"

Kam, Business Development Director, Greenwich Community College: "Very clear and informative with the right balance of humour to help manage complex changes."

Elaine Shreeve, Employment, Chelmsford College: "Covered from those with a basic knowledge to those with a greater degree of understanding very effectively"

Gavin Whitworth, Curriculum Area Manager, Richard Huish College: "Very useful seminar providing clarification and vital information to evaluate current position and strategic planning."

Tracy Andrews, Apprenticeship Co-ordinator, Harlow College: "I learnt a lot from the session but do not have any experience in profiling or funding so have a lot to learn."

Peter Keating, Contract Compliance and Data Analyst, Barnet & Southgate College: "Although I know the basics of Apprenticeships and funding I took away a lot of other ideas and fundamentals from this Workshop. Had purchased the Apprenticeship Funding Guide prior to this workshop which has also helped especially the individual frameworks which are used as a confirmation of funding calculations."

Andy Ellis, Programme Manager, PDM Training and Consultancy: "Very good"

Elaine Cheng, Employer Responsive and Returns Officer, Trafford College: "Overall, it was interesting and useful."

Sam McGrill, Assistant Manager, Waverley Training Services: "The pace was good and I learnt some valuable information"

Brian Armstrong, Head of MIS, TQ Training: "Very informative with new information given, clarifying unclear information as well as re-enforcing known information."

Ian Cohen, Director, Access Training East Midlands Ltd.: "Very informative and useful with plenty of guidance on how to use the resources to best effect when preparing cases to address with the SFA"

Elisabeth, Parsonson, Buxton & Leek College, part of University of Derby: "I really enjoyed the event. Although there was a lot I already knew it was good to get reassurance from others working in the same role and great to get up to date feedback from both Nick and others about where the SFA are with updating their systems!"

Sharna George, Apprenticeship Contracts Manager, Clarkson Evans Training: "A very informative event that confirmed many queries regarding funding as well as reassured me, other providers were in the same situation with calculating funding."

Ingrid Dick, Curriculum Manager work place and apprenticeship, Westminster Adult Education Service: "Very informative and good for my job role"

Ian, Senior manager, Dv8 Training: "Really useful to look at practical examples and get confirmation from Nick at the end that what I understood from talk was the case."

Andy Sankey, Adult Curriculum Development Manager, South Essex College: "Good and informative"

Gillian Neighbour, Director of Training, Associated Neighbour Training: "A good afternoon - well spent"

Carol Smith, Head of Employer / Partnership Development, Bexley College: "Some of the information given, particularly around carry in learners has been invaluable to allow a more accurate manual calculation of monthly on programme and achievement payments generated for our partner providers."

Helen Dobson, Projects Officer, The Goldsmiths' Centre: "I went with a basic understanding of funding for apprentices so have come away armed with some useful information."

Feedback from the 16-19 Funding Summit (18/03/13)

“Very useful and very effective time-managment especially of start, finish and break times; good use of interactive questioning during delivery.” Simon Hinks, Curriculum Director, Varndean College

“A very informative session with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.” Sara Green, Learner & Employer Records Manager, City College Southampton

“It was very informative, and well delivered, taking into consideration the quite varied level of expertise of the participants.” Brian Armstrong, Funding Contracts & MIS Manager, TQ Training Group

“Very informative and understandable and some very good websites in case I need to look things up." Donna Frost, Office Administrator, NTS Ltd

“A fast, sparkling, informative and amusing delivery style keeps you awake and interested for the whole time.” Rob Dunbar, Information Manager, The Henley College

“Very informative and presented in such a way as to be accessible for those for whom this is a challenge.” Carol Bowery, Head Teacher at the Meriton PRU for young parents

“Very informative, as someone who is not normally involved in funding, the session gave an insight into the pressures providers face to adapt and redesign curriculum more efficiently to retain learners.” Malcolm Bodley, e-Learning Advisor, Anglia Ruskin University (Jisc RSC Eastern)

“An extremely thorough and informative session, delivered professionally. I feel much better prepared for the upcoming changes, and I am pleased I attended.” Rebecca McDonough, Foundation Learning Coordinator, Portslade Adult Learning

“Very useful - clarified some information on funded hours of work experience which I had previously missed.” Janet Farr, Director, CG Partnership

“Very useful and informative.” Michelle Keady, Network Manager, North London Training Partnership

“Compex information presented in a clear manne.” Rick Olver, Vice Principal, Southend Adult Community College

"A very worthwhile and informative event." Gillian Neighbour Director of Training Associated Neighbour Training

Feedback from the Appretniceship Funding Summit (25/09/12)

"Very informative - delivered in a refreshingly honest and pragmatic way." Kathy Bland, Project Director, Sunderland College.

"Extremely informative, delivered in an engaging charismatic fashion." James Peacock, Sales Manager, Hull College.

"This event confirmed my thoughts on many of the agenda items and enlightened me on a couple of points I hadn't considered. A summit well worth attending." Lynda Taylor, Funding Compliance Manager, West Suffolk College.

"Very informative and easy to follow what is a complex subject" Gary Parkinson, AHOs 14-19 Skills, Hull Training and Adult Education.

"I enjoyed the training - a lot to take in as this is a new focus for me. The training was well presented and useful - we were given the inside track on Government Policy and focus which, if heeded, could potentially protect our college during future challenges." Gemma Rainbird, Partnership Apprenticeship Vacancy Officer, West Thames College.

"Very informative and useful and must attend if you are a funded organisation" Chris Joseph, Head of Business Innovation, Westminster Adult Education Service.

"I found the event really helpful, in understanding the changes, and possible implications." Kevin Shaw, Director of Apprenticeships Contract Management, Warrington Collegiate.

"The event was very informative, gave me plenty of food for thought and questions to ask of our Contract manager for Subcontractors. Thanks" Paul Denton, Deputy WBL Manager, Wigan & Leigh College.

"Very informative - will help considerably when curriculum planning 13/14 and profiling in year." Jacquelyn Shelton, Apprenticeship Manager, North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.

"I found the summit very informative and it helped me to better understand the apprenticeship funding. Also the session on subcontracting was very useful. Would definitely recommend to other work providers." Jarka Rankin, Finance Officer, Basingstoke ITEC.

"Very comprehensive delivery with plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion." Christina Morgan, Quality Manager, Jarvis Training Management Ltd.

"I found the whole day to be very informative and really enjoyed it." Jim Kelly, Head of Work Placed Learning, Stockport College.

"Informative as always. Useful to re-enforce what you do know & perhaps what you have missed!" Maria Dixon, Funding Co-ordinator, Chichester College.

"Very informative. Interesting to hear the views of other colleges and providers" Sheila Brooks, General Manager, Jarvis Training Management Ltd.

"Another professionally delivered conference, and presented in an enjoyable manner for such a complex area." Justine Gooch, MIS Manager & Data Protection Officer, Lowestoft College.

"Really enjoyable and informative without being overly formal, so I really enjoyed it and would definitely consider going to future events." Carlie Norwell, Contract Administrator, Chiltern Training Ltd.

"Still amazes me how you can make a dry subject interesting." Cheryl Elleray, Data Compliance Manager, EDI.

"The event was informative as you'd expect but also provided useful tips and hints that I need to follow-up on." Beth French, Adult Learning Service Manager, Bucks County Council.

"Very informative with good level of detail. presented in a clear and concise manner" Justin Merritt, Managing Director, Premier Sports Group Ltd.

"This was a brilliant event, informative for all. Can't wait until the next one!" Ellie Elliott, Programme Area Leader, Walsall Adult and Community College.

Feedback from the ILR Funding Audit Workshop (08/08/12)

"Very useful and delivered in a professional but down to earth manner. "Would recommend to all providers, learnt some valuable info today that could save us £s & heartache in the long run! " Pauline Elliott, Quality Improvement and Data Adviser, City of York Council

"I am new to auditing and at times I was fearful of becoming overwelmed by all the information and jargon used, however the you both complimented each other in clarifing jargon and it was very useful seeing how you filter the DSAT forms as I have never seen one before." Jane Owen, Quality and Contract coordinator, Cheshire West and Chester Skills Junction

"I found the workshop very informative and learned some new things as usual!" Julie Hickin, MIS and Plan Manager, Newcastle City Learning

"I learnt a lot of new things yesterday. The presentation was very effected and spot on. For me, I picked up a lot of things we do well and don't do well which was an eye opener. It also gave me the opportunity to share with college experiences. The opportunity to talk to the speakers made it more useful." Ben Eshun, MIS Manager, Franklin College

"Thank you it was my second event and I thought it was significantly worth the time and cost and improves the knowledge of a technical area that is core to our business survival I enjoy the style of encouraging your audiences to share key challenges and you and your ./colleagues frankness. The amount that is covered is huge. Thank you for the work that you are doing for the sector, don't underestimate your impact" Angie Butler, Learning and Skills Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Adult Education Service

"I felt the workshop was delivered very well; the information was valuable, concise and relevant."
Cassie Marksman, Admin Officer, Raytheon Professional Services

"I liked how Nick and Karl approuched the subject in a light hearted manner which made what could be a tedious subject matter more enjoyable." Jennifer Rush, Accounts Assistant, Thermal Insulation Contractors Association

"I found the event very illuminating, especially the area of DSATs (as I try and bring full use to bear!), "A definite must for anybody who manages data and/or internal audit – regardless of provision". Chris Frank, Compliance Manager, Babington Business College

"I found this session really helpful - it helped to confirm that I am conducting internal audits correctly when using the DSAT software. I feel a lot more confident in my ability in internal auditing since attending this session. Thank you for this opportunity!" Liz Hardy, Admin Officer, CTS Training

Feedback from the Spring College Data Conference (13/03/12)

“Informative, great session, valuable information from all those presenting” Justine Gooch, MIS Manager, Lowestoft College

“Excellent conference. Full of practical advice & useful information.” Mia Wylie, Head of MIS, ELATT

“Very informative, great selection of speakers. I would recommend this event to anyone new to a post with MIS.” Jeanette Stockings, LR Compliance Manager, West Suffolk College

“Very good.” Darren Francis, CIS Development Manager, West Suffolk College

“Really informative and highlight the most important issues that I need to concentrate on.” Kay Lawrence & Tracey Duffy, Reaseheath College

“Thank you – An excellent event.” Mike Doyle, Assistant Principal Resource Management, Liverpool Community College

“As a newcomer I found it gave me a valuable overview of the current (& future) issues.” Alan Hiscox, Director of Quality, Prior Pursglove College

“Well Done! As relevant as ever!” Lesley Fooks, Head of Student Administration, Lewisham College

“Nick Linford was as enigmatic as ever! Great to see OFSTED here.” Jennifer Pharo, Planning & Performance Manger, Lewisham College

“Very impressive. A must for anyone foolish enough to work in data!” Danny Kane

“Excellent. Good to have some new & different speakers.” Julie Cox, Funding & Information Manager, Colchester Institute

“Very useful as always. Keep up the good work!” Sally Burke, SFA Contract Manager, Workers’ Educational Association

Feedback from the Ultimate Curriculum Planning Workshop (24/02/12)

"A really good session with lots of relevant information - very useful and good focus on the evolving policy" Pat Brennan-Barrett, Vice Principal, Havering College of Further & Higher Education

"Very informative and definitely worthwhile and beneficial" Patricia Brown, Head of Foundation Learning & Skills, Harrow College

"Thought that this was an excellent event" Philip Butler, Managing Director, PRB Education Consultants Ltd

"Really helpful in providing clarity on how to approach curriculum planning and what to prioritise" April Carrol, Deputy Principal, Sussex Coast College Hastings

"Excellent, practical and to the point taking on board both the strategic and very hands-on information" Sarah Knowles, Director of Curriculum and Staff Development, West Herts College

"Excellent day, did not disappoint me and certainly met my expectations" Ralph Stratton, Director of Operations, SR Education

Feedback from the Ultimate Curriculum Planning Workshop (13/01/12)

“Useful to bring new information to the fore in a clear and concise manner” David Ballentine, Planning & Funding Manager, City College Norwich

“Good – gave me ideas of additional analysis / modelling to our curriculum planning for next year” Julie Cox, Funding & Information Manager, Colchester Institute

“Thoroughly enjoyed it – very useful in providing me with additional insight into effective curriculum planning and design” Debra Gray, Assistant Principal Curriculum, Development & Delivery Chesterfield College

“Good – the trick for me is how I can get these messages accepted and implemented” Rachael Hatchett, FE Funding and Planning Manager, University of Derby

“Very informative – gave me lots of ideas” Linda Nash, Head of Administration, Southend Adult Community College

“Clear and focused presentation and good example utilised to contextualise key points” Derek Whitehead, Deputy Principal & Executive Director - Curriculum & Quality, Leeds College of Building

Feedback from the Ultimate Strategic Briefing (18/11/11)

“Very effective to get some clarity and transparency on funding. It is helpful to hear some truth on funding changes and how best to plan strategically” James McIntosh, Corporate Communications Officer, HETA Ltd

“Very informative and useful” Mia Wylie, Head of MIS, ELATT

“Good level of information – pitched at multiple stakeholders”Lisette MacCormac, Head of Collaborative Partnerships, South Essex College

“Well delivered, informative and brings humour and sarcasm to what could be a very heavy and depressing subject” Jennifer Pharo, Planning & Performance Manager, Lewisham College

“As always a well-paced and succinct appraisal of the rapidly changing funding environment”Jason King, Director, Infosyz

“Well-paced, informative and lots of changes ahead” Justine Gooch, MIS Manager, Lowestoft College

Feedback from the Ultimate Strategic Briefing (17/11/11)

“Very valuable and interesting perspectives as always!” Niki Hollingsworth, Partnerships and Contracts Manager, Softmist Ltd

“Thanks Nick, another useful presentation!” Luisa Barrington, Regional Manager UK & Ireland, SQA

“Very informative. Helps to plan future provision/staffing. Made me more aware of up-coming issues.” Donna Clayton, Finance / MI Manager, Wigan Council

“Enjoyed it thank you. Pacey, lots of info and good observations and insights.” Richard Deane, Assistant Principal, Sheffield College

“Good overview and top up to funding practiclass” Mary Payne, Apprentice Support Manager, Serco DSN Vocational Training

“A really good overview of the forthcoming changes to funding. Well done.” Nigel Duncan, Acting Principal, Fareham College

“Good content at an appropriate pace. Helped pick out issues from the detail”. Denis Rawlins, Head of MIS and Examinations, Macclesfield College

“As always, I have really enjoyed your presentation and found the content very useful” Dr Sue Jones, Managing Director, Allington Education Consultants Ltd

Feedback from Apprenticeship Funding Practiclass (27/06/11)

“As always very informative and an event that my manager never asks me to justify financially because it’s so worthwhile”
Victoria Johnson, Contracts & Systems Manager, College of North West London

“I am very new to funding and this was a good practical approach to familiarise me with key, current and future features of the funding system for apprenticeships”
Bethan Ashmead, Stakeholder Engagement Executive, Edexcel

“Very useful. Gained a lot of updated information”
Lucy Rouillon, Project Lead, Skills for Health

“Very informative. It’s good to feel ‘ahead of the game’ with regards to the forthcoming changes within funding”
Amanda Drew, Quality Manager, Catten College

“A very useful introduction to apprenticeship funding. So far I’ve been involved just with learner-responsive but everything addressed today made perfect sense to me!”
Helena Clarkova, LLN Manager, Croydon College

“A very useful and informative day – lots of information to takeaway and use”
Ian Horne, Systems Development Manager, Croydon College

“Very interesting and informative. Good introduction to funding for me as I have limited experience”
Clare Dyble, Head of Admissions, City College Norwich

“Great to have some practical examples to work through. Relevant and timely information as always”
Jennifer Pharo, Planning & Performance Manager, Lewisham College

“I found the event very informative and clear. It helped confirm my prior understanding”
Antoinette McIntosh, Data & Funding Manager, Newham College FE

“Very good event, reassured me that I knew more than I thought but also key elements to review further and check have been implemented”
Mark Sessions, Performance Manager, Brooksby Melton College

“Useful, clearly presented and explained. Facilitator knew his subject area extremely well”
Lorraine Jones, Provision Liaison Manager, Newham College FE

Feedback from Apprenticeship Funding Practiclass (20/06/11)

“Excellent event. Covered much more than I thought it would. Highly recommend!”
Allan Lewis, Managing Director, Education and Training Associates Ltd

“Really clear and accurate information. Will help me reprofile and forecast 2011/12”
Fiona Yardley, Management Accountant, Stourbridge College

“Well delivered information presented in an interesting way. Does what it says on the tin.”
Mike Phelan, Director of Skills and Business Development, Blackpool and the Fylde College

“Excellent day, appropriately paced, well structured and filled with practical information I can take back to my college and share with curriculum managers and administrators.”
Mandy Weaver, Deputy MIS Manager, Macclesfield College

“Very informative – an excellent event”
Jane Jones, Director, Macclesfield College

“Good to have ability to question someone with such vast knowledge”
Pauline Athersmith, Workforce Development Manager, Stafford College

Feedback from College Data Conference (16/06/11)

“My firstLsect conference as I have only recently become properly involved in funding & data reporting. Excellent – has helped greatly. Very good speakers, pitched exactly right”
Jenny Haxell, IS Manager, South Essex College

“Very informative. Good mix of speakers & not too much technical speak”
Celia Bottomley, Registrar, Woking College

“An instructive & eye-opening event”
Adam Mehiri, Quality Officer, Canterbury College

“Excellent – hints & tips on audit were extremely helpful”
Mia Wylie, Contracts & Information Manager, East London Advanced Technology Training

“I found the conference was very relevant”
Robyn Harley, Contracts Administrator, Capital Training Group

“As always very useful with external agencies being present in order to ask questions”
Jackie Danks, Funding & Returns Coordinator, Stourbridge College

“Another useful event – Thank you”
Paul Antonio, Data Operations & Systems Manager, Liverpool Community College

“Great speakers & highly relevant to my role. As usual – excellent material plus good networking”
Jane Davidson, MIS Network Convenor, ACER

“As always it was extremely useful to keep up to date with the rapid changes. Some of the information from the IA & Data Service clarified things I did not previously understand”
Fiona Craig, CIS Officer, Newham Sixth Form College

“Each event consolidates knowledge from previous events & builds my capability to perform better”
Jan Perry, Planning & Performance Manager, Burton & South Derbyshire College

“Excellent as always. Useful updates & a few reminders!”
Becky Ward, CIS Manager, Lincoln College

“Another very useful event. Helps to focus on key priorities & gain up to date information from various organisations”
Julie Hindley, Director of IS, Warrington Collegiate

“Excellent event giving clear & concise information in a humorous way”
Richard Wade, Senior Quality Manager, UFI Learn Direct

“Excellent update from relevant speakers. Excellent networking with colleagues in the sector facing common issues”
Julie Cox, Funding & Information Manager, Colchester Institute

“Really informative as usual. Enjoy being able to discuss issues with like-minded people”
Michelle Tyler, BCT Data Coordinator, BCT Consortium

“Informative & relevant event with good speakers & familiar faces from the sector”
Jennifer Pharo, Planning & Performance Manager, Lewisham College

“Excellent location & value for money. Speakers were very good at keeping us up to date with funding & audit guidance. I would definitely recommend this event”
Laura Rice, CIS Manager, Richard Huish College

“Excellent”
Sheila Hart, MIS Manager, Cornwall Adult Education Service

“Good event”
Karen Paddock, CIS Manager, Kidderminster College

“I gained useful information from this conference & found that it answered some of my questions. The speakers were informative & clear”
Anita Kaur, MIS Administrator, Bsix

“Beneficial. Lots of interesting tips & facts”
Edgar Holder

“Very informative. Good speakers & a good location”
Peter Taylor, Head of MIS, Berkshire College of Agriculture

“Guest speakers were informative, it is good to have them all in the same room at the same time”
Louise Gambling, Student Records Manager, IW College

“Very good. Reassuring (in a way!) to see the common data issues experienced by all sorts of different colleges & learning providers. always good to have verbal updates from the IA, Data Service, LRS & Karl”
Sally Burke, National ILR Contract Manager, Workers’ Educational Association

“Very informative”
Lesley Rayner, Data & Compliance Officer, Norfolk County Council

“Immensley interesting & useful. Will all be helpful in the future”
Hollie Entwisle

“Very useful & informative. It helped clarify some of my thinking”
Ben Sonoiki, Learner Data Manager, New College Swindon

“Very useful event. Especially session on audit”
Louise Jones, Funding Manager, Grimsby Institute

“Exceptional catering standards!”
Sean Lyttle, MIS, Woking College

Feedback from Sub-contracting Funding Summit (14/06/11)

“Excellent conference with up to the minute information very relevant to the current climate & government agenda. Very useful to feed back to colleagues & customers alike. Will definitely attend more Lsect events”
Correen Thornton, Regional Manager, SQA

“ Thought the programme was very good & showed great understanding of issues currently facing the sector”
Brenda McLeish, Director of Business Development, Learning Cure Ltd

“Excellent event, well worth attending”
Andy Wood, Senior Partnerships & Contracts Manager, Learning World

“Nick was excellent – giving shrewd & perspective on ‘facts’ that we are familiar with. What they really mean & what the future may hold & what to watch out for. Really good quality & thought provoking insight”
Annette McDonald, Head of Business Development & Marketing, Reaseheath College

“Very worthwhile event, far more informative than previous LSIS one. Good to have guest speakers from different backgrounds. Please do another one!”
Louise Clements, Partnerships Manager, Boston College

“Some really good useful information – excellent. Enjoyed today, thank you”
Debbie Tagoe, Director, Mode Training Ltd

“The event was a good reality check, a timely reminder of the pit-falls associated with sub-contracted provision. Thank you”
Neil Fowkes (no permission granted), Head of SNC Training, South Nottingham College

“Refreshing to get a full programme of good speakers”
Gerald Davies, Deputy Principal Resources & Development, Moulton College

“Excellent!”
Mark Allison, Contract Manager, Hull College

“Excellent conference. I found it topically interesting & the guest speakers discussed all the relevant points that I came here for”
Vince Tennison, Contracts Manager, Hull College

“A very useful event, good to get the latest perspective”
Sue Ferguson, Sub-contracting Manager, Manchester Solutions

“Exactly as needed & described. Very useful & I will return for future events”
Yogi Bear, Planning & Funding Officer, New College Nottingham

“Excellent seminar, a must for all staff who value up to date detailed guidance”
Martin Rennison, Business Development Manager, North Warwickshire & Hinckley College

“Very good information provided on sub-contracting”
Andy Clayton, Learning & Employment Manager, Wigan Council

“Useful information to take back. Good delivery style”
Jayne Illingworth, Quality Curriculum Manager, Wigan Council

“Useful guidance & an action plan as long as my arm – thanks”
Jo Mortimer, Apprenticeship Programme Manager, PGL Travel Ltd

“There was a very clear rehearsal of frameworks for sub-contracting & how to assure those contracts. This was coupled with clear links to the available guidance & good follow up discussion- thank you”
Mike Doyle, Assistant Principal Resources, Liverpool Community College

Feedback from Sub-contracting Funding Summit (17/05/11)

“This is the first Lsect event I have attended in my new role. It was extremely informative & well worth leaving home at 5am to travel to the event! I look forward to attending more events in the future”
David Phillips, ALS & External Contracts Manager

Very informative – Love the legal prospective on things. I feel this area is often neglected within the sector”
Simone Cohen, Assistant Director, Mapalim Ltd

“Another good event with useful information”
Sarah Reeves, Programme Officer, Kensington & Chelsea College

“This event opened up the risks involved in sub-contracting. Very informative”
Primrose Campbell, Group Data Director, Central Training Group

“Good, but rather scary (in a good way)!”
Tony Braithwaite, Head of IS, Strode College

“Excellent. Detailed information on a serious subject that has massive financial, reputation & future ability implications to continue in business!”
Gill Murray, Funding Performance & Administration Manager, Norfolk Adult Education Services

“Certainly focused the mind on sub-contracting. Very good course, I feel very informed”
Harpal Lehal, Head of Employer Services, Uxbridge College

“As usual delivered the information, advice & guidance at the appropriate level”
Carolyn Mills, Contract Compliance Manager, North West Kent College

“A thorough & essential event which accurately reflects the changing demands within FE”
Sally Palfrey, Contracts & Partners, Sussex Downs College

“Good informative day. Excellent presentations”
Maxine Jones, Partnerships Director, Lean Education & Development Group

“Good – the slides will be useful for several colleagues too. Really appreciate how quickly you send them out”
Pam Rathbone, Head of Apprenticeships, Lewisham College

“Well constructed & enjoyable day”
Niki Hollingsworth, Quality Manager, Skillspoint

“Very useful – Highlighting areas that may need further consideration – and re-visiting contract alongside maintaining & managing documents/audit trail”
Gavin Whitworth, Curriculum Area Manager, Richard Huish College

“Excellent speakers. The information from David Hughes was particularly useful. I think that I will be able to reflect what I have learned in producing a much more robust contract for 11/12”
Beth French, Service Development Manager, Buckinghamshire County Council

“Great day, gave me lots to think about and implement on my return to the office”
Louise Lawrence-Crockford, Assistant Principal Employer Engagement, York College

Feedback from the Lsect Funding Masterclass (03/05/11)

“A great day helping to clear the fog & clarify my thoughts. Some good information to take back and share with curriculum staff to help them understand the impact of the changes on their offering”
Jan Perry, Planning & Performance Manager, Burton & South Derbyshire College

“As usual a very good experience. The networking with new private delivery organisations coming on board gives me an indication to what the future holds for GFEs”
Dayo Ogunjobi, ILR Data Officer, Oaklands College

“Well planned & I was impressed with Nicks individual style & planning skills. The day had been planned clearly by him & not part of a large franchise. Well done! Lots of positive actions I will implement”
Roger Godfrey, Operations Manager, Alphabase

“Informative, effective, explains complicated information in official guidelines in a more understandable fashion”
Lynn Law, Finance & MIS Manager, SEETEC

“Excellent – It reinforced my understanding & proposed planning. It made me realise that I am not alone in working in this funding ‘minefield’ “
Hazel Roberts, Head of Management Services, London Learning Consortium CIC

“This is the second masterclass I have attended & have again found it to be very useful in guiding me through the changes for 11/12 “
Sarah Reeves, Programme Officer, Kensington & Chelsea College

“A very useful whistlestop tour of the current funding landscape in FE”
Manoj Nanda, Learning Director, Richmond Adult Community College

“A good event which will create a lot of questions when I return to work”
Heath Rawles, Contracts Director, FNTC Training & Consultancy

“Good session for me & conversations overheard were all extremely positive”
George Layfield, Sales Manager, Capita & Further Education

“Very good – as always Nick re-enforced my understanding & provided numerous additional snippets & hints that will be useful”
David Whiting, Data & Funding Manager, Hertford Regional College

“Valid, enjoyable, well delivered. Thank you”
Niki Hollingsworth, Quality Manager, Skillspoint

“Good mix of LR & ER funding”
Ann King, Head of Delivery, Harlow College

“Very helpful – helped things click into place”
Simone Cohen

“Excellent timing & set-up. Keeping to timing is so important & Nick does this so well”
Phil Walters, Managing Director, Lean Education & Development Group

“Excellent delivery & useful information”
Matthew Hunt, Data Analyst, Uxbridge College

“Very informative, excellent day. Full of very good information”
Maxine Jones, Partnerships Director, Lean Education & Development Group

“A really interesting event to attend. Good communication throughout the booking & invoicing stages”
Sara Mcleese, Head of Contracting – South, First4Skills

Feedback from the Adult Funding Summit (22/03/11)

“Informative & thought provoking”
Francesca Bailey, MIS Manager, Culture & Learning

“Good use of a day. I’m sure that the college will realise a return on this investment 10 fold via application of knowledge gained”
Jan Perry, Planning & Performance Manager, Burton College

“Fantastic event! Thoroughly worthwhile”
Jo Brannen, Programme Manager, City College

“As always Nick was challenging, informative & current. Always reminding us to remember our purpose – the learner”
Jennifer Pharo, Planning & Performance Manager, Lewisham College

“It was good as usual”
Sian Owen, SSC Relations Manager, Edexcel

“Thanks very much – very professional & effectively communicated. Made a difficult subject really accessible”
Esther Derbyshire, ESOL Curriculum Team Leader, Kirklees College

“Very useful event. Thought provoking & useful for networking with colleagues from different backgrounds. Plenty of ideas to go away with”
Andrea Pamely, Adult Education Manager, Varndean College

“Excellent event, a lot to think about & take back. Many thanks”
Alistair Lockhart Smith, Project Officer, NIACE

“Excellent – very professional & thought provoking. Well worth a day out of college!”
Robin Chapman, Deputy Principal, Moulton College

“Nick, as always you are very clear about funding & policies. This definitely helps me to do my job very effectively & efficiently”
Moira Sivakumar, MIS Funding Manager, Barnet College

“It was very empowering & informative”
Ashok Ramanathan, MIS Analyst, Redbridge College

“Instructive, well-paced session. Expert speaker, clearly he has a great passion for the sector”
David Holmes, Director of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Havering College of F & H Education

“Well presented – highlights some areas which would have been missed. Lets us know that other organisations are in the same boat”
Alistair Griffin, Business Service Manager, Forster Community College

“Excellent”
Sheila Hart, MIS Manager, Cornwall Adult Education Services

“Very down to earth & ‘real’ content, without making assumptions. Great for me!”
Moira Turner, Adult Learning Manager – Partnerships & Workforce, Oxfordshire Adult Learning Services

“Another very informative session – thanks”
Jackie Oldroyd, Funding & Information Analyst, Wakefield College

“Very beneficial for my post as Vice Principal, responsible for adult provision. Put the myriad of recent announcements into context. Provoked further thought into planning for 11/12”
Carol Anson-Higgs, Vice Principal Business Development, South Essex College

Feedback from the Apprenticeship Funding Summit (15/03/11)

“Very useful event & would recommend other staff to attend any future events”
Joe Keegan, Director of Contracts/College Services, Tribal Education

“Good to hear from others facing the same operational issues”
Jacquie McDonnell, Employment Skills Manager, North West Kent College

“Very useful & helpful to the business planning process”
Catherine Court, Head of Employer Services, Wirral Metropolitan College

“Nick made the day informative in an informal & professional manner. Excellent day”
Phil Walters, Managing Director, Lean Education & Development Group

“Nick’s style is so clear & engaging. He held my attention with his presentation style all day. I came knowing nothing & I’m leaving with a raft of knowledge” Melanie Robinson

“Very useful, especially for a provider who is just starting out with apprenticeships. Ice cream was fab!”
Francesca Bailey, MIS Manager, Culture & Learning

“Highly informative, very insightful & delivered at pace with enthusiasm. Ice cream was great!”
Brenda Cook, WBL, Northbrook College

“Good. Gill conversation was very useful”
Jillesh Kacha, 5E Ltd

“A good comment made during networking was that there is a feeling Nick really understands what is going on in our sector & is truly supporting & on our side. His knowledge means a huge degree of help within the sector & with the decision makers & influencers”
Ian Green, Director of Business Development, Liverpool Community College

“Excellent food. Really enjoyed the ‘traditional’ presentation with time available to network”
Mike Atkinson, Head of MIS, East Surrey College

“Very useful & informative session as I am new to apprenticeships. The pace, clarity & expertise were very valuable – Thank you”
Wynne Handley

“Appropriate guest speakers from relevant organisations”
Tom Sedgley, Finance Officer, Kingston College

“Very good”
Steven Coules, Training & Development Manager, Zest4 Training

“The workshop showed me how much more I already knew & helped fill in the gaps to strengthen my knowledge”
Richard Hands, Curriculum & Business Development Manager, Petroc

“An excellent balance of important information & insights from key influences which helps to put all of the changes into context”
Anthony Gribben, Director of Planning & Information, City College Birmingham

“Delivered with great enthusiasm & engaging”
Christine Hepworth, National Campaign Manager, Pearson

“Thoroughly worthwhile”
Arnold Fairless, Policy Officer, NCFE

“Really enjoyable. Good context & I enjoyed the food. Liked the hints & tips!”
Howard Boswell, Vice Principal Strategic Partnership & Planning, Burton College

“Very useful session. Helped to put more perspective to a relatively confusing landscape”
David Shorten, Chief Executive, EAGIT Ltd

“As a business development consultant the Lsect events enable me to keep abreast of developments within FE funding & today’s apprenticeship summit was excellent. Nick’s sessions were most informative. Great value for money - Don’t ever miss an event!”
Sandra Williams, Business Development Manager, TLC

“Good balance of higher level & operational detail. Very helpful!
Sarah Drew, Head f Partnerships & Planning, Burton College

Feedback from the College Media & PR Event (08/03/11)

“Really relevant & informative”
Claire Terry, Press Officer, Burnley College

“Thoroughly enjoyable & totally relevant. Great speakers & topics that are important to us & our principals. Well done!”
Rachel Addison, Press Officer, Bishop Burton College

“With regards to speakers – excellent choice. I learnt a lot, in particular, differences in pitching to local & national media”
Steph Hall, Communications & Schools Liaison Officer, Fareham College

“I’m fairly new to PR & marketing & this event has really helped provide me with a greater insight into the workings of the press”
David Harley, Publicity & Marketing Office Assistant, Truro & Penwith College

“Really enjoyed it. What a fabulous, first class line up”
Ciara Trudeau, Marketing & Research Officer, Christ the King Sixth Form College

“A great mixture of speakers. Fantastic opportunity to meet these influential people”
Rosie Evans, Marketing Manager, LSIS

“Excellent. Really engaging & a valuable tool to take back & educate our clients”
Jessica Hardisty, Senior Accounts Executive, Freshfield PR Ltd

“Really useful especially the journalists. I’m far more comfortable with contacting the national press now”
Amy Howard, Marketing Officer, Herefordshire College of Technology

“A very interesting & informative event that has given me some food for thought both in supporting my PR officer in gaining national press coverage but also in managing internal objectives”
Lindsay Meredith, Marketing Manager, Blackpool & the Fylde College

“Great event. Well organised. Timing was good for travelling & the speakers were well selected & planned. Food was fab & some great touches with the ice-cream. The event was a real treat in every sense”
Samantha Kendall, Marketing & Communications Manager, City College Birmingham

“Really useful to be able to meet key journalists & hear how they want to interact with FE PR’s. Lots of useful tips and practical points”
Angela Anderson, Communications Officer, Oaklands College

“Really useful insight into tools for trades & how we as a business can widen our audience”
Jacquie McDonnell, Employment Skills Manager, North West Kent College

“Great speakers delivering useful tips & handy contacts on a plate”
Ben Duncan, Barnet College

“An excellent & highly informative day”
Lee Krawczyk, Press Officer, West Thames College

“I found this event very informative & useful. I will definitely be recommending it to my colleagues. I think this will really help us in future”
Laura Vile, Marketing Assistant, Richmond upon Thames College

“Good selection of journalists & a good mix of traditional & new media expertise”
Aiden Relf, ALP Spokesman, Association of Learning Providers

“Great opportunity to refresh my thinking & meet colleagues from other regions”
David Shuttleworth, Head of Learner Recruitment, Petroc

“Very informative. All of the speakers were extremely approachable”
Sarah Blackhurst, Marketing/Schools Liaison Officer, KGV

“Interesting insight into how journalists of the national press view stories they receive & provided helpful tips on being noticed & improving PR strategy. Great training to share knowledge with other colleges & meet industry experts. With good examples of what not to do!”
Maxine Alexander, Marketing & Publicity Manager, Carshalton College

“It was really useful to find out how national newspapers work & what stories they’re after. This will help me to think of new ideas & how to pitch them! “
Laura Baker, PR & Publications Officer, Solihull College

“Really pleased to hear how approachable the journalists were. They actually want to talk to us – great!”
Hazel Lodge, Director of Sales & Marketing, North Hertfordshire College

“Very good. Useful day – lots to think about! Thanks to all the great speakers”
Leanne Ashton, Marketing Manager, Herefordshire College of Technology

“Excellent choice of speakers & subjects”
Gill Bramley, Marketing Information Manager, Sparsholt College Hampshire

“Really enjoyed all sessions, great for actual contacts & ideas for stories”
Hannah Sutcliffe, Media Lecturer, Halesowen College

Feedback from the Spring College Data Conference (03/03/11)

“Very good & practical”
Stephen Millross, MIS/Information Systems Manager, Sir George Monoux College

“Excellent: Valid, relevant & right up-to-the-minute”
Bob Atkinson, Audit & Compliance Officer, South Thames College

“As usual this event has met my expectations. I always look forward to it as it gives me an opportunity to catch up with the operational decision makers in the sector”
Dayo Ogunjobi, ILR Data Officer, Oaklands College

“Very enlightening & informative. I will ensure I get booked on to the next one”
Lesley Rayner, Data Quality & Compliance Officer, Norfolk Adult Education Service

“Another excellent venue. Whilst much of the information is available from various sources, this I a good opportunity to focus on it without the distractions of college life”
Julie Hindley, Director of Information Services, Warrington Collegiate

“Very topical & well timed. Confirmed a lot of unknowns around return/replatforming of software etc"
Rob Petto, Statistical Investigations Officer, College of West Anglia

“Excellent again – Valuable updates on issues in the sector”
Julie Cox, Funding & Information Manager, Colchester Institute

“Very useful event”
David Curtis, MIS Officer, Sussex Downs College

“Imp active with up-to-date information ‘hot off the press.’ Excellent session”
Justine Gooch, MIS Manager, Lowestoft College

“Really enjoyed it. Very informative”
Stephen Jones, Head of Finance, West Suffolk College

“Was a very good day”
Drew Keavey, Director of IT & Operations, Colchester Institute

“As usual a lively & interesting day with much valuable content”
Tony Braithwaite, Head of Information Services, Strode College

“Great food, especially the ice-cream! Great presenters, really interesting”
Louise Jones, Funding Manager, GIFHE

“Very good, punchy, fast & full presentations. Useful”
Mike Doyle, Assistant Principal Resources, Liverpool Community College

“Excellent conference. Very informative- Thank you”
Paul Antonio, Data Systems Manager, Liverpool Community College

“Very helpful, up-to-date information”
Elaine Gribben, Student Records Manager, City of Westminster College

“Excellent day!”
Jon Rathmill, Planning & Information Coordinator, Canterbury College

“Informative. Pitched at the correct level with speakers who matter to the sector”
Rick Crowther, Performance Data Analyst, Blackpool Sixth Form College

“I found the range of speakers informative & very willing to answer questions. I though Una Bennett’s contributions on LRS were particularly useful. It’s helpful when providers & colleges can give direct feedback to individuals at the top of their organisations”
Louise Gambling, Senior Student Records Officer, IW College

“The perfect peer support group! The attendance of o many different colleagues speaks for itself”
Lesley Dickinson, Admissions & CIS Officer, Worcester Sixth Form College

“Very interesting, looking forward to the autumn conference”
Iokasti Curry, Deputy MIS Manager, Fareham College

“Excellent to get the ‘hot off the press’ details from the IA & Data Service”
Andrea Watts, Director of Information Services, Wiltshire College

“Excellent content. Very relevant. A must for all providers”
Darren Rayneau, Head of Information Services, Barnfield College

Feedback comments from NW CMIS Network after funding update presentation (11/02/11)

“Excellent!”
Chris Dempsey, MIS Manager, Cumbria Adult Education

“Brilliant as always - Thank you”
Don Fulcher, MIS Quality Assurance Officer, Lancashire Adult Learning

“I thought this was an excellent session, well informed & pitched just right for the target audience. Nick blends up to date operational provider-based MIS / funding experience with clear comprehension & interpretation of this rapidly changing policy landscape. Exactly what is needed in the current climate, many thanks”
Luke Goodlet, Director for Information Services, Hopwood Hall College

“Excellent event, well delivered”
Neville Rickard, Director for Information, Accrington & Rossendale College

“Very informative & well facilitated.”
Kay Bedford, Registrar, Reaseheath College

Feedback comments from ESOL Funding Summit (12/01/11)

“Just that this was an excellent & timely summit well organised with key members in the audience i.e. Press”
Angela Mesdaghi, SfL Curriculum Area Manager

“Excellent well worth day, great pace & very informative, Nick is The Messiah of Funding”
Alex Grant, Senior Data Administrator, Oxfordshire County Council

“As MIS Manager it was interesting to compare how the cuts will affect London colleges & to meet & hear the views of ESOL specialists”
Valerie Woska, MIS Manager, Harrow College

“Thank you for arranging it at short notice. Very informative”
Jenny Roden, Programme Manager, Sutton College of Learning for Adults

“I really enjoyed the course & gained a lot of very important information. I dread to think what would have happened if I hadn't attended!”
Lesley Graham, Director of Foundation Learning, Hertford Regional College

“Just the right amount of information & interaction”
Cath King, Head of Faculty Skills for Life, College of North West London

“An extremely beneficial day. Professionally delivered & value for money.”
Alison Hodgson, Course Leader – ESOL, Burton College

“Very useful from the information gained from the presenters and also from conversations with other delegates”
Alison Tyler, ESOL Senior Curriculum Leader, Warwickshire College

“Good!”
Jennie Turner, Head of Department for ESOL, Greenwich Community College

“All round very good - many thanks for the helpful advice & clarity around how it will affect us if it goes ahead”
Andy Driscoll, Managing Director, Pathways International Education and Training Ltd

“I thoroughly enjoyed this summit. It was reassuring to hear that all providers were experiencing the same challenges & that our concerns were being taken forward by national bodies”
Helen Buckley, Basic Skills Development Manager, Buckinghamshire Adult Learning

“Very good event, would recommend”
Claire Heywood, Deputy Head of Faculty, Worcester College of Technology

“Really useful & great to have a trainer who not only understood the funding system but also was aware of the particular needs of ESOL learners”
Sue Mirams, ESOL Manager, Leicestershire Adult Learning Service

“I was impressed by the range & expertise of the invited speakers. It provided an excellent level of coverage of the subject”
Rob Reynolds, Head of Skill Community Led Provision, Oaklands College

“Very enjoyable!”
Anton Whittingham, Data & Student Administration Team Leader, Redbridge Institute of Adult Education

“This was an excellent event that left me feeling more equipment to plan a curriculum for next year that will meet the business' needs”
Monique Debono, Head of School ESOL, South Thames College

“Thanks, this was the most useful event I have been to for some time.”
Richard Surtees, Head of ESOL, Tower Hamlets College

“Very informative & useful.”
Amanda Weatheritt, ESOL Co-ordinator, New College Swindon

“Very clear exposition of funding implications & interesting analysis. Good also for networking opportunities”
Peter Wyse, Head of Teaching & Learning, Westminster Kingsway College

“Good to network & size up my position in relation to other providers. The ILR impact modelling was particularly revealing & useful to have.”
Sally Palfrey, Functional Skills/Skills for Life Manager, Sussex Downs College

“Very informative & especially good to be considering funding implications alongside representatives from such a range of organisations, including FE, UCU, AOC & NUS, & sharing views & experiences.”
Sue Doleman, Programme Manager for Humanities & ESOL, Wirral Metropolitan College

“Very informative, clear & useful information.”
Catherine Cook, Curriculum Leader ESOL, Wirral Metropolitan College

Comments from the YPLA and SFA Investment Strategy Update (21/12/10)

"Very interesting and useful update. Great deal of useful information"
Andrzej Plocki, FE Sector Manager, BCS

"Yet again very interesting - would like more of these sessions"
Steven Coules, zset4 training, Training and Development Manager

"Very clearly delivered, at the right level"
F iona Craig, CIS Officer, Newham Sixth Form College

"Very useful, more staff from my organisation should attend!"
Andrew Cruickshank, Workforce and Commercial Development Director, John Ruskin College

"Helps make sense of strategy and funding allowing you to go back and focus on what you need to without wading through vast amounts of information yourself"
Alan Hill, Hill Mcmanus Ltd, Director

"Nick alerts you to key changes and likely outcomes - timely information well delivered. Thank you"
Sue Jones, Managing Director, Allington Education Consultants Ltd

"Really good and succinct"
Jason King, Assistant Principal, Lowestoft College

"Engaging, informative and purposeful. Brilliant as always"
Jennifer Pharo, Head of Planning & Peformance, Lewisham College

"Very good pace and gentle reminder to develop further knowledge of funding methodologies"
David Travis, Head of Learner Support, Lewisham College

"Really enjoyed the masterclass. It's given me my own personal knowledge rather than being told only bits from SMT/Director level"
Work Based Learning Administrator, Abingdon and Witney College

"Excellent as always. Easy to grasp and great tools to help me in my rolel"
Anita Baldock, Operations and Partnersihp Manager, New College

"Insightful and professionally (and humorously) delivered"
Kirk Hookham, Independent Education Consultant, City College Plymouth

"Excellent presentation which provided clear and concise information related to specific and relevant issues. Very useful accurate support for my current role - good to take back to currculum teams to increase overall awareness."
Andrew Chappel, Programme Manager Hotel School, City College Norwich

"Focussed and well paced delivery with lots of information and worked examples. The time went quickly and a very worthwhile day"
David Shorten, Chief Executive, EAGIT Ltd

"Delivered in a simple easy to understand language and teminology. Excellent event"
Sue Reynolds, Director of Qualifications, Walsall College

"Very good session once again"
Kevin Standish, Head of Eastbourne Vocational College, Sussex Downs College

"I learn something new at every workshop I attend. Always full of useful information"
Jackie Danks, Funding and Returns Coordinator, Stourbridge College

"Nick's sessions are very clear and deal with the questions you cannot get answers to"
Selina Stewart, Assistant Principal, Joseph Chamberlain 6th Form College

"Really happy with the day. Very valuable for new and experienced staff - even little 'gems' of knowledge for the most experienced staff. Would recommend Nick's masterclass to all"
Mark Session, Performance Manager, Brooksby Melton College

"Excellent, well structured workshop with relevant technical detail throught. Lots of appropriate examples of how funding levels are calculated. Very knowledgeable facilitator with excellent delivery style!"
Sarah Walding, Business Development Manager, Wandsworth Council

"Very useful. I am new to FE funding and it was a great overview, very informative, great guidance as to what to watch out for. Thank you."
Izzy Mair, Head of Curriculum Support, City College Norwich

"I was familiar with a lot of the material but the re-affimation, new policy info and odd new snippet were very useful to pick up" David Whiting, Data and Funding Manager, Hertford Regional College

"Very informative session - good fun & great networking opportunity"
Lynne Christopher, Deputy Principal, Isle of Wight College

"It was wonderful - You can quote me on that!"
Fiona Craig, CIS Officer, Newham Sixth Form College

"Once again, a very informative day"
Jackie Danks, Funding & Returns Coordinator, Stourbridge College

"There was lots of current, relevant discussion that alerted me to the key details to look out for."
Phil Heery, MIS Manager, Hugh Baird College

"Very enjoyable - One of the few conferences I have been to where the pace in the after lunch slot has kept me engaged & not wanting to leave on an early train!!! - Well done!"
Julie Hickin, MIS & Plan Manager, Newcastle City Council

"Thank you. A good pace and informative day. I enjoyed the speeches & the opportunity to ask questions and gain information during the breaks."
Steve Hodges, Planning & Information Support Officer, Lancashire Adult Learning

"It has helped me in staying up to date with changes in the year ahead and this will further assist with planning."
Dayo Ogunjobi, ILR Data Officer, Oaklands College

"Excellent - My first data conference in my first term in this area. Helped clarify a lot of mysteries."
Heather Servini, College Information Systems, Worcester Sixth Form College

"Very good & informative Androulla Smith."
Head of Registry & Information Centre, Great Yarmouth College

"Very useful & informative. Excellent speakers."
David Stewart, Senior Information & Performance Officer, Newcastle City Council

"Great day, find the open interaction useful & informative."
Andrea Watts, Director of Information Services, Wiltshire College

"Excellent presentations. Speakers had relevant information for the sector. A day well spent!"
Mark Williams, Director of Information Services, Bracknell and Wokingham College

"Invaluble, as always."
Adrian Ward, Contract & Performance Manager, The British Racing School

"Good pace - I was worried it would all go over my head but it was really well planned & delivered. Thank you."
Carolin Hatley, Adult Learning Officer, Barton Peveril College

"Very interesting, engaging & informative. Nck is a confident & professional speaker who enlightened us on the mushy world of ER funding."
Claire Middleton, Business Development Manager, Fareham College

"Excellent day! Thank you"
David Willett, Director PDS, Partnership Development Solutions Ltd

"As always, Nick presented in a very clear & understandable style, what is usually a very complex subject."
Deborah Gardner, Deputy Director, Resources, Blackburn College

"How to make a very complex issue simple - Thanks Nick, terriffic stuff!"
Ian Clark, Training Manager, Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA)

"Very good, as always very comprehensive training, delivered at a good pace."
Jacqui Brown, Head of Business Development, Mid-Kent College

"Delivered in a very clear , concise way. Examples were very useful. And the speaker was animated enough to make funding interesting!"
Jacquie McDonnell, Employment Skills Unit Manager, North West Kent College

"A professionally run event with an entertaining speaker who managed to keep interest through some difficult material!"
Jenny Thorpe, Quality Data Systems Manager, Writtle College

"As a newcomer to this industry, I found the masterclass extremely informative, helpful, Easy to follow & to understand.Time went really quickly and I look forward to being able to attend another masterclass."
Kathy Channon, MIS Manager, CSM Training Ltd

"I found it most refreshing to have someone who has worked in the field, actually presenting the masterclass. Most informative, excellent notes & visual aids."
Lynn Law, Finance & MIS Manager, Seetec

"There's nothing that rivals the funding masterclass. If you want to understand apprenticeship & train to gain funding, then this is the class for you!"
Mark Mackay, Data & ILR Analyst, Sparsholt College Hampshire

"Really enjoyable and at the right level & speed."
Patrick Allen, Skills & Training Manager, Tower Hamlets College

"Clear & concise. Idiot proof!"
Paul Taylor, Systems & MI Manager, Manchester Solutions

"Excellent, very authoritive & professional."
Ross Midgley, Director, People & Business Development Ltd

"Very useful information which provided reassurance in this rapidly changing climate for FE funding."
Sharon Chinneck, Director of Enterprise, Bedford College

"This training session clearly explained a complex subject in full & in view of change in the future, All of my expectations have been fully met!"
Shaun Gunning, Business Development Officer, Orpington College

"A practical & thorough overview of ER funding. It has built my confidence to plan & organise my sales team."
Tracy Cosgrave, Skills Manager, Salford City College

"First time I've attended, and thought it was absolutely fantastic. Great venue, and let's not to forget the lunch! Very informative insight into the future of FE."
Munish Bector, Senior Business Analyst, Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College

"Very useful & informative."
David Curtis, Management Information Officer, Sussex Downs College

"Good day, up to date and relevant information. Good opportunity to question key individuals."
Claire Godbold, MIS Manager, Bexley College

"Excellent again. Always something new to learn (or have existing knowledge confirmed). Good opportunity to share ideas and experience with colleagues from other colleges and to ask questions to key speakers."
Julie Hindley, Director of Information & IT Services, Warrington Collegiate

"As always a useful & informative day. Great opportunity to mingle with my peers."
Andrea Watts, Director of Information Services, Wiltshire College

"Excellent agenda composition - Important & relevant topics and lots of practical help."
Mia Wylie, Contracts & Information Manager, East London Advanced Technology Training

“It was a really informative & useful event.”
Michelle Laramy, Employer Responsive Co-ordinator, Somerset College of Arts & Technology

"Excellent presentation which encompassed a wide rage of prior knowledge"
Craig Watson, Director of Business Development, Herefordshire College of Technology