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The Magherafelt Learning Partnership Conference took place on May 25, 2010, at the Hilton Templepatrick, focusing on the challenges faced and solutions applied regarding the Entitlement Framework. Key topics included building trust amidst competition, improving communication, and addressing timetable and quality assurance issues. The partnership's vision emphasizes a flexible curriculum offering at Post-16 level, collaboration among schools and colleges, and inclusive practices for Special Educational Needs. This conference aimed to strengthen relationships and explore future possibilities for educational development in the region.
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Magherafelt LearningPartnership Entitlement Framework Conference, Hilton Templepatrick, 25th May 2010
Challenges to date and how they have been addressed? • Building trust in an atmosphere of competition • Improving communication • Coping with the demands of the Entitlement Framework
Have the challenges been addressed? • Focus upon: • Structures: • Timetable • Quality Assurance • Develop People – Build Relationships • Vision for the future of MLP
Timetabling • Issue 3b: The Magherafelt Learning Partnership should develop a curriculum offering at Post 16 Level between schools and FE as flexible and as wide as possible for the academic year 2009/2010 • How?
Timetabling • Each school defined one option block at post-16 as Collaborative • Each school defined one subject as Collaborative • (5 Year 14 pupils in ad hoc) • Have we succeeded? • 35 Year 13 pupils
Moving Forward • Focus Groups: • Principals • Timetabling - Curriculum • Pastoral Care • Link Staff • ICT • Careers Development • Coordinator Appointed
Including Everyone • Special School must be part of the partnership • Expertise in SEN • Educating and developing SENCO • ICT • Events
A Growing Partnership • Adding Year 14 • SEP Enhancement • Specialist Schools • Community & Involving Primary Sector
A Growing Partnership • The challenge of Key Stage 4?