A dozen new Beacons announced
| Twelve of the very best learning and skills sector organisations – including further education colleges, local adult learning providers, a work-based learning provider and an independent specialist college – have had their excellence rewarded with Beacon status at a ceremony in London.
The 12 organisations, from New College in Durham to Portsmouth City Council have been inducted into a prestigious group of just 152 institutions to have previously been awarded Beacon status by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS). Their achievement was marked by a ceremony at the Queen Elizabeth conference centre in Westminster attended by representatives of the Beacons as well as their constituency MPs and LSIS chief executive David Collins saluted the latest Beacons. Dr Collins said: “This really is an outstanding achievement. In today’s economic climate, the more we can all do to promote and celebrate the excellence that exists in the learning and skills sector, the better. Now, more than ever, we are looking to all Beacons to work with LSIS to share their expertise and good practice. This will help drive up the performance of the whole sector to the high level that they have attained. Our students, learners and employers deserve nothing less.” Dame Ruth Silver, chair of the LSIS board said: “I echo David's congratulations on your terrific achievement. But the really hard work starts now. Maintaining and improving upon your outstanding performances is going to be challenging. And we shall look to you to work closely with us to identify how your expertise and excellent practices can be best shared with, and adopted by, other providers. We look forward to working closely with all of you.” Today’s 12 new Beacons are: • Burnley College The award celebration featured a learner showcase by talented music students from Lewisham College, which achieved Beacon status in 2004.
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