InTuition Links & Resources - Issue 2, 2009

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1	The First QTLS and ATLS awards IfL is really pleased that 111 members gained Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) Click here to read more about the QTLS and ATLS awards
2	Message from the chief executive Summary of the latest news within the FE and skills sector and the Institute for Learning. More on further education and the recession. The latest poll results on how teachers and trainers found their role changing in the light of economic downturn.
3	CPD self-declaration due date You have until 31 August 2009 to declare your continuing professional development (CPD) for the 2008-09 year. The self-declaration form is available online and in REfLECT. IfL Connections From April this year we have been working with the Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETTs), supporting members with CPD, Professional Formation and REfLECT at regional events, workshops and visits, providing advice and guideance sessions. Further information on the IfL Connections network Further information about the upcoming IfL Volunteer Connections development days. Further details of the work and to contact your regional IfL CETT Connections More IfL Volunteer Connections are needed, click here for further details Our Voice Member consultation on the Single Equality Strategy Through the individual life experiences of our members and those who work for us, IfL is enriched as both a professional body and an employer. You are invited to comment on IfL's Single Equality Strategy draft before the strategy is adopted by the Council.
4	Professional Formation - first QTLS and ATLS awards (continued from page 1). Next applications - more information on how to express your intent to apply for QTLS or ATLS.
5	IfL at Buckingham Palace Lee Davies, IfL's deputy chief executive, was honoured recently at Buckingham Palace. Lee Davies at Buckingham Palace - press release Another move for further education and skills Following the government reshuffle announced on Friday 5 June 2009, the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DUIS) was merged with the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) to become the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Have your say - IfL Member survey 2009 As part of our ongoing work to gauge your views, we are conducting our second annual survey. Your responses will help us decide how to improve our services, develop our membership benefits, refine our communications with you and improve the ways we work together. Log-in to take the survey .
6	How the downturn is affecting you and your practice Click here to view the latest poll results on how teacher and training roles have changed in light of the economic downturn. IfL out and about Kim O'Brien (IfL company secretary) and Sue Crowley (Company Chair) toured the east of England, West Midlands, the south-east, London and the north-west in June and July. FAQs on topics discussed during the sessions. Full governance consultation response. The difference IfL has already made.
7	Adapting to meet the challenges of a recession Recession case study 1: Wendy Wilson, work-based trainer and NVQ assessor at Burton College in Staffordshire. Recession case study 2: Alex Hope, Manager of college recruitment at Stoke on Trent College. Members' Benefits Discounts on Dell and Apple, and attendance at the Nuffield Review of 14-19 Education and Training Conference on 15 September 2009. Click here to view more information on these new member benefits and many more.
Back Cover	Member Spotlight Click here to read more about Lieutenant Rachel Smallwood (MIfL). Members' input We welcome your written articles for our website and publications (no more than 500 words) and high quality photographs. IfL also welcomes your contribution on topics of interest across the sector and your comments and feedback on InTuition. Email the communications team. Members' Information FAQs, advice and guidance on CPD and CPD self-declaration, REfLECT, Professional Formation (QTLS and ATLS), membership benefits and IfL Connections. Click here to view further details of events listed in the IfL calendar.