timetable for F4E Development
| Date | Activity
| Summer 2007
| Publication of prototype Framework.
Colleges and work-based learning providers encouraged to begin preparing to use the available elements from the prototype Framework as part of 2007-2008 self-assessment.
Publication of technical guidance for the pilot providers.
| Summer 2007-Early 2008
| Pilot of prototype Framework
| Autumn 2007
| Launch of new QIA 'Support for Excellence' programme. Implementation of the Framework and organisational review and development.
| Summer 2008
| Publication of first version of the Framework for colleges and work-based learning.
Publication of definitive guidance on implementation. Publication of guidance for the Framework for Excellence pilot for specialist colleges and adult education and voluntary sector providers.
Framework operational in colleges and work-based learning providers.
| Autumn 2008
| Specialist colleges and adult education and voluntary sector providers pilot the Framework.
| Summer 2009
| Publication of second version of the Framework.
| Framework operational across the whole FE system.
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| Note: the LSG team is developing a workshop which looks at the practical implications of implementing the Framework for Excellence. If you would like to know more, please contact the LSG team on info@fegovernance.org
Online forum for the exchange of information = www.lsc.gov.uk More information on the Framework for Excellence = www.lsc.gov.uk/ffe | 