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17/12/2008 -
The fifth annual Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) STAR Awards - the Oscars of the further education sector - were held in London on 24 November.
The awards recognise the dedication and expertise of the people who, on a daily basis, make a significant contribution to improving the skill levels of young people and adult learners. The winners were honoured at a ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London, which was attended by over 500 further education staff and learners from across England.
This year the LSIS STAR Awards received a record number of nominations - over 2,500 - demonstrating the high regard in which they are held by further education professionals and learners alike.
This year's ceremony also marked the inauguration of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), the sector-owned body set up to support those working in the further education sector.
Helen Sexton, Chief Executive and Principal (National Star College) won the Lifetime Achievement award sponsored by DIUS.
Kathryn Rudd, Deputy Principal, who nominated Helen, said,
“Helen’s drive for improved standards and outcomes combined with a culture of respect has led to outstanding results. Helen passionately champions disabled learners and staff and her groundbreaking thinking is demonstrated by the College’s innovative work resulting in AoC Beacon Awards for Leadership, Art and Design and most recently receiving BECTA/LSC Technology Exemplar Status, for cutting edge work around enabling technologies. Helen is always looking to the future and for our learners, staff and disabled people she has made the College a much better place to live, work and learn.”
Other winners on the night were;
- Evelyn Shaw, Head Cook (Ruskin College) in the support role category sponsored by Unison.
- Susan Parr, Student Liaison Advisor (Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College) in the learning support category sponsored by Nord Anglia Education Partnerships Ltd.
- Merron Mitchell, Head of Offender Learning (The Manchester College) in the leadership category sponsored by LSIS.
- Geoff Rebbeck, ILT Development Coordinator (Thanet College) in the innovation category sponsored by Becta.
- The Business Development Team (Isle of Wight College) in the engaging employers category sponsored by LSC.
- The Senior Teacher Team (North East Worcestershire College) in the workforce development category sponsored by Lifelong Learning UK.
- Lynn Reddick, Head of Entry and Pre-entry Level (North East Surrey College of Technology) in the response to learners' needs category sponsored by Remploy
- Jean Bartley, Teacher and Course Leader (Herefordshire College of Technology) in the teaching, training and learning practitioner category sponsored by IfL.
- Lynn Evans, ESOL Co-ordinator (Stafford College) in the Skills for Life Category sponsored by NIACE.
The event was attended by Siôn Simon MP, Minister for Further Education at the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) said,
“The LSIS STAR Awards recognise the tremendous contribution made by those who work in the further education and skills sector and, in particular, the unsung heroes who make such a difference to the lives of learners. This year's winners and nominees have inspired countless young and adult learners and have helped them to achieve their full potential; I congratulate them all warmly.”“These awards highlight the vital importance of the further education and skills sector and those who work in it to build a strong UK economy and a cohesive society, helping thousands of young people and adults gain skills, confidence and new qualifications every day.”
JISC TechDis would like to congratulate all of the award winners.
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