On
Wednesday 29th June 2011 the
Co-Financing Organisations hosted a Celebration and Planning
event at the Sofitel Hotel, Gatwick.
The aim of
the day was two-fold, celebrating the achievements of ESF
projects in the period 2008-2010, and looking ahead to adult and
employer provision for the 2011-2013 funding period.
The morning
included presentations on the current situation and the future
of ESF provision. In addition to this, there was the opportunity
to learn more about the achievements to date in the South East.
The
afternoon focused on the 2011-13 element of the current
programme and explored how providers can work in partnership to
deliver a coherent package of support for unemployed adults and
employers.
The day was a
great success, with incredibly positive feedback from all
attending delegates. The evaluation forms included a
ratings section for several areas of the event including
presentations, breakout groups, venue and refreshments. Some of
the results from the evaluation forms are shown below.
Copies of the
presentations and documentation from the day are available to
download below.
Agenda
The European View - Peter Stub
Jorgensen, Director for Social Market Economy in Member States
II: ESF, The European Commission, Directorate General for
Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion.
The Current Situation - Peter Kennedy, ESF Contract Manager,
European Social Fund Division
Interim
Evaluation of the ESF 2007-2013 Regional Programme - Mark Morrin, Research Consultant
Participant Interview (Jobcentre Plus)
- Wendy Knighton interviewed Andy Pulman, a participant from
Babcock Enterprise
CFO
Showcase (SEEDA)
- Sally Clarke, Project Manager for Gateway to SusCon Project
CFO
Showcase (Skills Funding Agency) - Heidi Griffin, Avanta
CFO
Showcase (NOMS) - Rupert Day, Serco Welfare to Work
Skills
Funding Agency Factsheet
Work Programme Entry Points
Handout
Attendee List
Breakout Group Feedback
from the afternoon session
Event evaluation feedback from
attending delegates
Event host Tony Allen from the Skills Funding Agency hands out
reusable ESF bags.
Peter Stub Jorgensen from the European Commission talking about the
European View.
Mark
Morrin analyses ESF-funded programmes and the feedback from their
participants.
Wendy Knighton from Jobcentre Plus interviewed Andy Pulman (seen here with
Dawn, his
case-worker from Babcock Enterprise (r)) Delegates commented how
much they enjoyed hearing such about such a wonderful success story,
and Andy seemed to have a good time too!
Sally Clarke's inspiring presentation explained the sustainable and
environmental work SusCon undertakes.
Heidi Griffin spoke of Avanta's passion for helping their learners
progress into jobs they feel proud of.
Rupert Day from SERCO was joined by Nicole Willson from the Kent
Probation Trust and Tony Giles from NACRO to showcase the work that
SERCO does and some learner case studies too.
If you have any
questions about the event please send them to
the joint-CFO email address.
Photographs copy write
and courtesy of
www.johnzammit.co.uk
