LLUK: new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for learner involvement roles

January-February 2009

You may be aware that Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) has been developing new National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Learner Involvement roles. The new standards aim to support those working in Learner Engagement, Learner Enrichment and Learner Support activities, as well as professionalising these key support functions, assisting with recruitment and career development, informing the content of training and encouraging qualification development.

Ofsted held an electronic consultation in parallel to a series of workshop consultations on the first draft NOS and welcomed comments from relevant parties, particularly those who work in a learner involvement role.

Learner involvement might include:

  • Learner Engagement;

    Learner enrichment (e.g. supporting or delivering extra-curricular activities outside the learning context);

    Learner support (including areas such as health and welfare);

    Learner Voice and Learner Representation.

Those who work with, manage or employ those working in learner involvement activities, were also welcome to provide input. 

The draft standards and electronic questionnaire can be downloaded her (external website opens in new window).

General information and background on the development of the new Standards can be found here (external website opens in new window.