October 2006

Major contract awarded for the development of teaching, training, learning and CPD resources for the Quality Improvement Agency’s National Teaching and Learning Change Programme

BDP Learning (part of the award-winning BDP Media Group) and its partners Illumina Digital and Software Logistics have been awarded this contract to deliver the *National Teaching and Learning Change Programme on behalf of the **Quality Improvement Agency (QIA), using their extensive content and production expertise in new learning media.

BDP will lead the consortium which will be developing teaching, training and learning resources through a process of research, piloting and developing subject-specific, multi-media resources with educational practitioners in the following priority subject areas:

• Construction and the built environment
• Engineering
• Health and social care
• Information and communication technology (ICT)

The resources will introduce new, dynamic and inspirational approaches to designing and managing teaching, training and learning and they will also be aligned to the 14-19 specialised Diplomas. As well as exemplar practical activities to use with learners, the resources will include Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to help teachers, trainers and tutors to develop their practice to improve the quality of teaching, training and learning.

Notes:

*The National Teaching and Learning Change Programme

This is a unique approach for organisations across the FE system to transform teaching, training and learning and is now funded and managed by QIA. The programme has three ‘enablers’ designed to work in concert, creating a clear impact where it matters most – supporting the delivery of learner success. These enablers are:

• teaching and learning resources
• subject coaching networks
• the Professional Training Programme for Subject Learning Coaches.

**The Quality Improvement Agency

The QIA for Lifelong Learning was set up by the government in April 2006. It was created to expedite quality improvement, increase participation and raise standards and achievement in the learning and skills sector in England. 

About Illumina

Illumina Digital is a multi award-winning new media company which is at the forefront in the creation of  multi-media experiences that inspire learning.  Pioneers in the fields of education, technology and the arts, Illumina works with a cohort of powerful brands and institutions including the BBC, the National Theatre, Channel 4, the Welsh Assembly and the DfES.

Illumina is at the leading edge of interaction design, print and video, with an impressive portfolio of projects from digital and interactive television to commercial and public sector web development. These include interactive dramas such as  Axon and Wannabes for the BBC, online documentaries like  http://www.stagework.org.uk/  developed by Illumina Digital for the National Theatre, educational services including Breaking the News for Channel 4, ITN and Channel4 News; and the e-SEQ  online video editing suite, licensed to the BBC Open Earth Project, Channel 4 and the National Archives.

Recognition for its achievements has earned Illumina a number of prestigious awards including four BAFTAs for interactive innovation, three New Statesman New Media Awards, four Royal Television Society awards, and the United Nations World Summit Award for best application of e-learning.

http://www.illumina.co.uk/ 

About Software Logistics

Software Logistics is a single source supplier of digital media replication, design and print, packaging production, fulfillment and distribution. Through a combination of high quality service, extensive experience and a proven record of success, Software Logistics is the natural partner for an increasing number of the leading private and public sector organisations in the UK.

Having a reputation for attention to detail and an emphasis on quality and value, Software Logistics enables customers to benefit from tried and tested processes combined with sophisticated technology to deliver projects on time and within budget.

http://www.softwarelogistics.com/ 

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