Development Programme for First Line Managers

FE Sussex (the consortium of Sussex and Surrey colleges) has been awarded a tender by the Education and Training Foundation (The ETF) for the development of a training programme for first line managers in the post-16 sector.

The intention of the ETF is the training programme will be used widely across all providers in the post-16 sector. Content will be broad enough to be adapted by trainers to take account of local organisational needs and situations.

The purpose of this paper is to request your assistance in recording your thoughts about the potential titles of the 12 modules which will initially comprise the programme. The opportunity to expand the number and titles of modules will be examined later on in the research period.

The format of the training programme has been partially set by the ETF and comprises

We are currently involved in second stage research regarding the title and content of the modules which will comprise the training programme. As the above diagram shows, the modules are grouped into two priorities.

Timescale of research period

We are conducting research between 8th August and 9th September 2016.

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The results of initial research together with information provided by the EFT show the likely titles of the six priority modules are (in no particular order)

Potential titles of the six priority modules

  1. Finance for non-finance managers
  2. Quality assurance and improvement
  3. Report writing and presentation skills
  4. Curriculum design and management
  5. Performance management
  6. Handling change

Potential titles of the second six priority modules

During the initial research conducted by FE Sussex, investigation into the demand for the second six priority modules resulted in the following choice of potential titles:

1)Dealing with difficult situations (conflict resolution)

2)Leadership Styles

3)People Management or New to Team Leading

4)Delivering Effective Appraisals

5)Equality and Diversity

6)Interviewing Skills

7)Managing Absenteeism

8)Stress Management

9)Motivating the Team

10)Time Management

11)Problem Solving

12)Coaching Skills for Managers

Second stage research into the suitability and demand for the training modules

We are now seeking assistance to narrow down the range of potential second priority modules from the 12 listed to six. We would be grateful for any comments you may have. Please submit these by e-mailing Tim Strickland at FE Sussex

If you can, we would also be grateful if you could record your comments in the following format:

Number and title of second priority module / Reason for incorporating into the final six second priority modules / Reason for rejection from finals six second priority list of modules

Thank you very much for your help. Please call me on 07525 688256 or e-mail me if you have any questions regarding this research.

Tim Strickland, FE Sussex

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Research into First Line Mangers Development Programme – FE Sussex consultation document 1.