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National launch of DVD-Rom and associated learning materials- Listening to Learners? Citizenship and learner voice

A free post-16 citizenship training day to launch our new DVD-ROM– Listening to Learners? citizenship and learner voice and associated learning materials.

About the event

At this free training event, staff working in post-16 education and training will have an opportunity to experience the fantastic new Listening to Learners? Citizenship and learner voice DVD and associated materials.

Keynote speakers include Professor Michael Fielding of the Institute of Education, well known for his work in the fields of student voice and school leadership and Michelle Sutton, Principal of Bradford College, one of the providers featured on the DVD ROM.

What are the benefits of attending?

  • take away your own copy of the new resources
  • experience the activities and understand how to use them effectively in your organisation
  • hear from Professor Fielding, an eminent academic on the research behind effective learner voice
  • understand how the materials fit in the wider context of new policies on learner involvement strategies and citizenship education
  • gain valuable insights from the young people involved on how to embed learner voice in your organisation’s culture
  • learn from examples of best practice
  • network with other delegates with an interest in citizenship education

About the new resources


The Listening to Learners? Citizenship and learner voice resources comprise thirteen clips exploring different aspects of learner voice across the learning and skills sector, and the associated challenges and opportunities. The clips and activities in the pack explore a range of key issues including developing a whole organisational approach to learner voice; involving learners - how far do you go? and ensuring staff have an effective voice. Four case studies of practice as well as recent winning entries of the ‘Look at it this way-citizenship short film competition’ are also included.

The pack aims to:

  • Promote the link between citizenship education and improved learner involvement strategies
  • Provide video material and activities to stimulate discussion during staff and learner training
  • Enable providers to raise the quality of their learner involvement strategies by reflecting on examples of best practice and views of other staff and learners

Who should attend?

This event will be of interest to all staff in colleges, schools sixth forms as well as in training providers interested in learner voice.

Bookings and more information

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Alternatively, you can book by telephone on 0845 071 0800.

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