WVLLN 14-19 External Knowledge Exchange Network (EKEN)
The WVLLN 14-19 EKEN is a regional initiative funded by the WVLLN and led by the University of the West of England (UWE). The EKEN creates virtual and physical spaces for discussion enquiry and knowledge exchange focusing on 14-19 developments in the WVLLN area, including Diplomas and progression to HE.
WVLLN 14-19 EKEN Awards
The WVLLN 14-19 EKEN is currently sponsoring the 14-19 EKEN Awards Scheme. The Awards will fund small-scale action-orientated projects related to issues and questions arising from the 14-19 agenda and progression to higher education.
We are pleased to announce that the following four projects submitted successful bids for EKEN funding:
- Creative and Media Diploma Progression to HE Day (UWE)
- The Teaching and Learning Coach (Marlwood School)
- Technophobia: Can Workshops Help? (UWE)
- Bridging the Divide: Successful progression from BTEC ND to HE (Hartpury College)
These represent diverse aspects of the 14-19/HE Progression agenda and we very much look forward to working with the Award Holders. The completed projects will be showcased at an EKEN event in June 2011.
Aims of EKEN
- provide a supportive mechanism for existing internal 14-19 networks and contacts;
- encourage curriculum links between HE and 14-19 stakeholders
create virtual and physical spaces for discussion and enquiry
develop and share practice/research; - facilitate regional professional development events focused on 14-19/HE progression issues;
- provide an accessible knowledge and development resource for staff who are time-poor.
Membership of EKEN
- all WVLLN partner HEIs (including the Open University South West);
- Local Authority 14-19 advisors and groups;
- 14-19 area partnerships and Consortia;
- other regional and national 14-19 networks (eg: SSAT, Aimhigher).
Other Activities
In the past the 14-19 EKEN has hosted seminars, guest speakers and workshops. Further events are planned for 2010/11 and will be announced here.
Contact
For all queries, suggestions and to join the mailing list (free) please contact the EKEN Co-ordinator, Kate Thomas kate2.thomas@uwe.ac.uk
