Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Provider Network Membership benefits 2014/15

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1 Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Provider Network Membership benefits 2014/15

2 Member benefits 2014/15 1 The benefits that members of the Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Provider Network will continue to enjoy are listed below: 1 Dissemination of up to date information and key messages - Identification and regular dissemination of up to date information and key messages from the Local Authorities, National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), Skills Funding Agency (SFA), Education Funding Agency (EFA), Jobcentre Plus (JCP), Local Employer Partnerships (LEPs), Association of Employment & Learning Providers (AELP) and other initiatives that affect Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire providers. 2 Data sharing - Negotiation, establishment and continued monitoring of sharing of NEET data from Youth Connexions, Local Authorities and the Jobcentre Plus to providers to be able to market programmes directly to young people seeking provision. Sourcing, collating and disseminating local and regional Labour Market Information to assist providers in business planning. 3 Elevated profile of providers and provider network - Elevated profile of provider organisations, ensuring that Apprenticeships, Study Programmes, Traineeships and Skills for Employment are considered and recognised in every aspect of strategic and operational planning by relevant groups and organisations. 4 Impartial representation of providers - Providing impartial representation of providers, to challenge existing and proposed systems and policies, where necessary, without it having a negative impact on provider relationships. 5 Development of effective relationships with key stakeholder agencies and community organisations - Effective relationships with key stakeholder agencies and community organisations including Youth Connexions, Local Authorities, NAS, EFA, SFA, JCP, LEPs, AELP and Education & Training Foundation. 6 Co-ordination of secondary school & community promotion activity - Promotion of Apprenticeships, Study Programmes, Traineeships and Skills for Employment to young people, teachers, careers advisors and parents through co-ordination of secondary school promotion activity. 7 Co-ordinated Employer Engagement - Promotion of Apprenticeships and Workplace Learning to employers and employer representative bodies such as Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and LEPs, creating opportunities for increased take-up and identifying / reporting on trends and gaps in provision for business planning purposes. Assisting with the coordination and support of employer leads.

3 Member benefits continued 2 8 National Apprenticeship Week - Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire co-ordination of National Apprenticeship Week activities to raise awareness of Apprenticeships with young people, employers, parents and schools. 9 Identification of common issues and training - Identification amongst providers of common issues, skills gaps and knowledge gaps, supported by the planning of free/subsidised B&HPN training programmes, removing/ reducing costs for core training and reducing costs to provider by holding training in locally situated provider premises in Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire. 10 Increased membership and networking - Identification and targeted approach to training providers operating in the Beds & Herts areas to join as members of the provider network Bi-monthly meetings - The Provider Network will meet bi-monthly, utilising member organisation premises therefore providing the opportunity to keep the investment within the sector. Website and e-newsletter - The B&HPN website was created in The features of the website help maximise opportunities for providers and stakeholders to cascade key information to members electronically. A weekly newsletter Network News was also launched in December Elected Chair and Vice-Chair - There will be an opportunity for providers to nominate and elect the new Chair and Vice Chair of the merged Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Provider Network Additional funding - Sourcing of additional funding opportunities for individual and groups of providers. Additional matching of providers to work on new bids and bid writing support. Regional representation - Regional representation on the East of England Regional Chairs network and other Regional / Sub-Regional groups as appropriate.

4 Annual membership contribution 3 In order for our strong and highly successful network to continue running effectively we must ask for an annual network membership contribution. Annual contribution will entitle providers to membership of the Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Provider Network and access to all of the benefits outlined previously. The network membership contribution will mean that support from the Network Manager post will be continued for 2 days per week, the website will be created and bi-monthly meetings can be organised. It is proposed that the network manager will oversee a portfolio of activities and targets as agreed by the B&HPN members and based on those core tasks and activities that providers feel bring the greatest benefits to their organisation. We will also work pro-actively to secure additional grants and funding to support the sustainability of the network. Option Description Membership fee A Introductory rate for a new provider in first year of trading 250 B Independent consultant working in education & skills sector 250 C Small provider total contract value of less than 200k (combined value of all contracts including EFA, SFA, ACL and ESF) 250 D Local Authority Team and/or Economic Regeneration 250 E Commercial sales pitch 15 minutes at network meeting 250 F Medium provider total contract value of between 201k - 499k (combined value of all contracts including EFA, SFA, ACL and ESF) G Large provider total contract value of more than 500k (combined value of all contracts including EFA, SFA, ACL and ESF) 500 1,000 H Awarding body 1,000

5 External Partners 4 RSC Eastern Education & Training Foundation Ofsted Skills Funding Agency Education Funding Agency National Apprenticeship Service Jobcentre Plus Employers Federation of Small Businesses Her Majesty s Prison Association of Employment & Learning Providers 60+ Private Training Providers and Colleges across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Local Authorities Young People LEPs (Hertfordshire & Semlep) Schools Student Loans Company Youth Connexions The Data Service Parents National Careers Service Regional Chairs Network

6 Membership support 5 There are a variety of ways we provide support to network members, ranging from face to face meetings, webinars, networking events, phone and . Meetings The Provider Network will meet bi-monthly, utilising member organisation premises therefore providing the opportunity to keep the investment within the sector. Meeting dates will be set 1 year in advance to enable all providers to participate. - Friday 11 th July :00 13:30 Oaklands College, Welwyn - Friday 26 th September 2014 Central Bedfordshire Council Chamber - Friday 21 st November 2014 Edible Ornamentals Chilli Farm - Friday 23 rd January 2015 Incuba, Dunstable - Friday 20 th March 2015 Venue TBC - Friday 15 th May 2015 Venue TBC Regular communication through website, e-newsletter and webinars The features of the Provider Network website maximises opportunities for providers and stakeholders to cascade key information to members electronically, ensuring members time is utilised effectively at meetings. The weekly e-newsletter Network News is sent out every Friday to all members of the network keeping them up to date with all the latest news. Webinars will also be used to present information to providers where appropriate as this has proven to be a cost and time effective way to bring providers together. Setting network priorities Members will be encouraged to identify priorities for the network to focus on as a whole and those for the Network Manager. This will be overseen by the establishment of a committee to ensure all members have the opportunity to shape the direction of the Network. - Friday 17 th July 2015 Venue TBC