Liverpool OpenDinner

Monday 28 November 2011 6.30pm – 10.00pm
Delifonseca, 12 Stanley Street, Liverpool L2 2SR

Liverpool OpenDinner network events bring together Fellows, their friends and colleagues to debate and discuss key issues linked to RSA programmes. Each event allows for networking and includes a key speaker to encourage discourse during a delicious and relaxing meal. The next event will focus on further education (‘FE’) and we welcome Ian Nash FRSA as our guide.

Ian has a long and distinguished history of work for The Times Educational Supplement, where he created FE Focus. He has also worked substantially on social exclusion issues over the past 20 years, and undertaken projects for OECD and NIACE, among others, on international adult learning and international comparisons. He is editor of Basic Skills Bulletin and FE editor of Education Journal and a member of the FE sector’s Policy Consortium.

The FE curriculum covers education and training, both academic and vocational, aimed largely at 16-19 year olds, as well as second chance and adult learning and school link courses and degree-level work. Every year FE colleges educate and train over 3 million people; over 800,000 16 to 18-year-olds choose to study in colleges; another 50,000 16 to 18-year olds study an apprenticeships. In addition over 2 million adults study or train at colleges.

Yet FE continues to be (as famously described by Kenneth Baker) education’s Cinderella, hidden between compulsory schooling and the university sector and often only in the news when employment skills are judged to be in short supply. How can we change this perception? How can we improve attitudes to FE? Do we need direct experience of FE? Should we challenge the traditional view which ranks academic achievement and university life higher than all other routes to achievement?

Further reading: http://www.aoc.co.uk/en/about_colleges/index.cfm Not enough capital?

Exploring education and employment progression in further education (RSA, Emma Norris, July 2011) http://policyconsortium.co.uk/

Cost circa £25 per person (excluding drinks)

Book direct through: Delifonseca 0151 255 0808 info@delifonseca.co.uk
Venue: Delifonseca, 12 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L2 2SR

Please note the next Liverpool OpenDinner event will continue the education theme with Guardian Columnist Fiona Millar confirmed as the key speaker on Monday 21 May 2012 at Delifonseca.

Further details and information regarding all local activity can be found on the RSA North Social Network: http://virtual-coffee-house.ning.com/

What: Laughology: the psychology of humour and laughter - enhance your thinking skills and book your place on this unique one-day course

When: Friday 16th December 2011 at Novotel, Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 £135 plus VAT (lunch and refreshments included)

Time: 10am – 4pm

Who: Trainer: Stephanie Davies, Director, Laughology

Laughology is a positive psychology that provides a set of thinking skills that improves people’s happiness, emotional intelligence, thinking, and behaviour. Laughology results in fast, positive improvements for individuals and organisations. After taking part in this participative, fun and informative training session, you will feel happier, less stressed, collaborate more effectively and become more productive.

Our unique approach breaks down the components of humour so that they may be applied to enhance communication, engagement, motivation, performance, health and well-being, learning, creativity and problem solving.

Course Aim: For participants to gain an understanding of the Laughology model and learn techniques for increasing coping mechanisms and positive communication.

Course Objectives :

1. An understanding of the Laughology model and its techniques
2. Improved knowledge of coping mechanisms for reducing stress
3. Knowledge of how to use the techniques to unlock fresh approaches to challenges
4. An understanding of how to apply Laughology techniques in life and at work
5. Effective, positive communication skills for outstanding teams

Delegate Fees £135 & VAT per delegate – this includes: One-day training course, delegate pack containing supporting information for future reference, refreshments and lunch.

To book your place please contact Kirsteen on 0844 800 1701 or email kirsteen@laughology.co.uk

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The pupils of Cardinal Heenan have worked hard to bring this event to the Racquets Club, Hargreaves Building, Liverpool.

Commere for the evening is Ellie Kerr, who will be encouraging people to part with their hard earned money for a good cause which is to raise funds for the school.

There are some great prizes to be won in the silent auction which include an i-pad, a year's supply of chocolate and a golfing trip.

Dress code is semi formal / black tie and a Mask - bought or home made.

For tickets and more information please call Fastrack Events on 07545 888 488.