CWU Union Learning Representatives Networking Event 2016#CWULearn16; #NotAPrivilege!

CWU Union Learning Representatives Networking Event 2016#CWULearn16; #NotAPrivilege!
Dear Colleagues,
This year’s networking event will see an updated and refreshed agenda and will take place on the 16th / 17th November 2016 at:
St James Park, Barrack Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST.
This event will ensure that our ULRs can discharge their legally recognised responsibilities to great effect through networking with other educationalists. Over the two days, delegates will help develop strategies and initiatives to guarantee that CWU provided, first rate education and training opportunities can continue at a time when we are seeing massive cuts to adult education funding.
This year’s theme is ” Education: A Right Not A Privilege!” and will focus heavily on how we can safeguard and develop new and innovative methods in learning activities.
There will be opportunities:
· To meet with other CWU Union Learning Representatives

· To attend facilitated workshops

· To hear from high profile guest speakers

· To learn about the latest CWU learning developments

· And to celebrate your achievements!
Programme
Wednesday 16th November 2016, 12.50pm until 6.00pm

Registration from 11.30am, lunch from 12.00 noon – 12.45pm

Followed by Introductions, guest speakers and workshops.
Thursday 17th November 2016, 9.00am until 1.00pm

Main Event, Workshops and Panel Session

(Exact programme to be confirmed)
Conference Registration

Places are limited for this event so priority will be given to one ULR from each branch in the first instance but if you would like to send additional ULRs to this event please let us know.
Any additional places will be awarded on a first come first served basis and will be confirmed once the final date for registration application has closed.

Please note that CWU HQ will not be able to cover travel and subsistence or hotel expenses for this event. However, we will be providing lunch on the 16th November 2016.
Further detail – please read

ULRs can book a place by email in the first instance to learn@cwu.org with contact details including name, Branch, contact number and an email or postal address to which an application form can be sent or by contacting Michelle or Neil directly (as listed below). The form will be sent out to the individual ULR and this will need to be countersigned by the Branch Secretary. Delegates who have specific dietary needs or allergies must advise us of any requirements on the form.
To guarantee that your Branch is represented you must return your completed and signed application form to the Education and Training Department by Friday 30th September 2016. 

There are no specific conference hotels for the event as experience has shown that often better rates can be found on line than can be negotiated for group bookings. A list of hotels will be sent out in the confirmation letter.
Unfortunately, due to registration and accommodation not being linked, we will not be able to arrange substitutions for delegates. The Branch will need to contact both the Education and Training Dept. and the hotel directly to either notify of cancellation or replacement by another ULR from within the Branch.

This event is being supported by the CWU and the Union Learning Fund (England).
Release

This event should attract paid release for those accredited ULRs working for employers where the CWU is recognised. The event is specifically designed to meet the aims of ULR legislation and is fully supported through the Government Department for Business Innovation and Skills. The ACAS Code of Practice applies.
Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to Michelle Simpson or Neil Coleby by telephoning 0208 971 7340 (Michelle) or 07801 364088 (Neil) or by email to learn@cwu.org 
Yours sincerely,
 
Trish Lavelle

Head of Education & Training
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LTB 433/16 – CWU Union Learning Representatives Networking Event 2016