Association of Colleges

Consultation prospectus for self regulation published

27 October 2008

The Single Voice has published its consultation prospectus for self regulation.

To download please see   Single Voice Prospectus October 08

Sir George Sweeney writes:

"This Prospectus, prepared by the self-regulation team on behalf of the Single Voice, is both the culmination of a major phase of work and the starting point of the next phase.

"The Prospectus has been drawn up in consultation with, and is reflective of a sector that has come of age. It has met and exceeded collective aspirations for the learners that are its heart; it is not prepared to tolerate under-performing provision; it recognises that eligibility for public funding is not a long-service medal but a privilege earned through the gritty business of performance management and the self-discipline of daily accountability.

"(It) shows that the sector is now ready to start on that journey to take ownership of its own future, recognising that autonomy will be hard-won and hard work. During our journey so far the world has changed continuously and it will continue to do so as we move forward. As John Lennon so aptly said, ‘Life is what happens … while you’re making other plans...This Prospectus is an invitation to share our vision and proposals, to continue your own journey and to participate in and contribute to the sector’s joint endeavour. Do please respond."
 

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