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Welcome to LPE, the Lifelong Learning Network for South London

The South London Lifelong Learning Network (LLN) is a partnership that supports vocational learners and employees to progress into higher level study in South London. We aim to improve and change the opportunities for vocational learners and employees, focusing on higher education courses.

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Welcome from the new Director - David Taylor

Read David's plans for the final year

External Evaluation [NEW]

Over the last four months an independent external evaluation of the LLN has been conducted by CFE. The evaluation exercise concentrated on two main themes:

the extent to which the original objectives of the LLN have been achieved and the priorities for the final year of funding and sustainability. The final report has now been approved by the Steering Board and can be viewed here.

LLN Seminar Series [NEW EVENTS LISTED]

The LLN is hosting a series of seminar events over the coming months on hot topics. If you are interested in the implications of the 14-19 Qualifications Reform, APEL, the UCAS application process or the Training Quality Standard. Click here for more information, dates and how to book?

Realising Potential: A Vision for the Future of Higher Level Skills [NEW]

The thirty LLNs from across England have published a brochure that reflects on the achievements of the LLNs to date and considers some of the challenges for the future as the LLNs head into the final phases of funding. To view the brochure click here.

Writing Supporting Statements: Factsheets

The LLN is pleased to promote two new factsheets that have been designed following discussions with admissions tutors from Sport and Tourism courses linked to the South London LLN Progression Agreements. The factsheets are designed to provide learners with useful information on what to include in their supporting statements when applying through UCAS. Click on the links above to download.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

The four London based Lifelong Learning Networks have collaborated to produce a useful guide for learners on using previous learning and/or experience to enter higher education. Paper copies of the guide are available from the South London LLN office or see an electronic copy here.