Friday 27th November 2009
NCSL Learning & Conference Centre, Nottingham

Conference 2009, the first to be offered by the CfA, will focus on the importance of Business & Administration skills set against the background of the changing landscape of education and training within the UK.

There continues to be strong Government expectations for all sectors of the UK to maintain skills, identify skills gaps and identify how learners can progress and maintain their continuing professional development.

Some of the key issues facing the CfA and the implementation of its education and training framework are:

• The launch and continuing delivery of the content and assessment of the new Business Administration and Finance (BAF) Diploma
• The transition of funding mechanisms, in England, from the Learning Skills Council (LSC) to the Skills Funding Agency (and local authorities)
• The impact of the introduction of the National Apprenticeships Service (NAS) and the development of its working relationship with the CfA.

Join us in Nottingham for an engaging and dynamic one-day conference. Conference 2009 will offer expert opinion and advice on the new and continuing challenges and developments affecting the Business & Administration pan-sector.

An early bird booking discount is available on all bookings taken before Friday 14th August, so book your place today and make sure that you don't miss out on this exciting Conference!

The CfA Conference will run between 10.00am-4.00pm, registration will begin at 9.00am.

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Confirmed speakers

• Opening address, Mark Oaten MP, for Winchester & the Meon Valley and CfA Trustee
• John Hayes MP, Shadow Minister for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education
• John McNamara, Chief Executive, Alliance of Sector Skills Councils
• Paul Eeles, Director of Sector Reforms & 14-19, Association of Learning Providers
• Jim Chambers, Chief Executive Officer, JHP

Seminars

There will also be the opportunity to attend two hour-long seminar sessions, of your choice, on a range of topics including:

• National Recognition of Employer Training
• The Business Administration and Finance Diploma
• The New look Business & Administration Standards
• Expanding Business and Administration Apprenticeships

Delegate fees - early bird booking!

• Day delegate rate - £195 + VAT
• Residential package - £260 + VAT

We are currently offering an early bird booking discount, at a reduced rate of £150 + VAT for Day Delegates and £225 + VAT for the Residential packages, on places booked by Friday 14th August 2009!

This price includes entry to the conference and exhibition, refreshments and lunch. The residential package also includes accommodation, dinner and breakfast at the NCSL Learning and Conference Centre.

How do I book?

To reserve your place for this event please CLICK HERE to access the online store. Network members can claim their 10% discount directly in the store.

Please also remember that you can request to be invoiced from the store instead of using a credit card. Just select your preference during checkout.

If you need any further information please contact Sharmilee Rau on 020 7091 9631.