WHAT IS LIG ?

Learning Innovation grants are kickstart capital payments to independent work based learning providers funded by the LSC designed to encourage the innovative use of technology in teaching and learning

WHY LIG ?

Aims-To encourage the innovative use technology in teaching and learning, to enhance the learning experience and to contribute to learner achievement and success. Managed in partnership with the Association of Learning Providers

WHAT IT ISN’T

Not for Administration systems

Not for finance systems

Not for training purposes (capital only)

Not for revenue (it is a capital grant)

The story so far-Massive demand

from the sector

Four phases since 2006 Value of bids Grants Allocated received

LIG 1 £6.6M £1.47MLIG 2 £4.5M £1.68MLIG 3 £10.8M £2.8MLIG 4 £14.0M £4.0M

Why is the LSC making this

investment

Because experience and evidence in the last two years tells us that it works

It does improve retention

It does improve results

It does improve the learning experience

LIG 4 2008/09

The next stage-Key points

£4 million grant fund availableCriteria Focussing on Train to Gain and Apprenticeships

Encouraging providers to work in consortia

Providers to contribute 6.9% to admin of fund

Open to non-ALP members but LSC contractors only

Priority- independent WBL providers

Why are we asking providers to

make a contribution this time ?

We are adopting the same policy with all capital grants across the sectors ie. FE and ACL due to budget constraints

Experience has shown that this approach ensures the buy-in of provider management

It was always the intention for the LSC to “kick start” this initiative but the sector must make it sustainable

What are we looking for from

capital bids?

That they address our priority areas ie Train to gain and apprenticeship provision

There are clear learning benefits with positive and constructive outcomes

They are innovative and creative, not simply a continuation of existing work

Outcomes should be measurable, realistic and deliverable

Show development of staff skills and knowledge

LIG Grants-This is part of

the LSC strategy in the sector

Other Examples of the LSC funded programme

CEL and QIA staff training programmes (Connect, Realise, e-Guides)

Course attendance capital grants

Appointment of Regional Support centre WBL advisors

Development of the Excellence Gateway

In Summary

We hope that you will be inspired today as you see the outstanding examples of good work prompted by the LIG grants

This innovative work is about inspirational people however our belief is that the grants have accelerated progress in this critical area.