http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2717One month down already and plenty to report on as this regular series of monthly summaries indicates. Details in the attached Policy Tracker summary. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2716This event will celebrate effective teaching and learning. Senior managers, teachers and learning practitioners will come together to discuss and explore a whole organisation's approach to teaching and learning. 24 Feb, Croydon. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2715Please see attached flyer, for information about LSIS funded CPD modules for teachers and managers in FE settings. These are generally half day events between February and March being held at the Institute of Education, London. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2714The Skills Funding Agency, Student Loans Company and BIS are working together to introduce FE Loans in March 2013. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2713ESOL in the context of work and study: preparing learners for participation. ESOL Special Interest Group: IATEFL pre-conference day - Glasgow 19th March 2012. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2712The British Council is pleased to announce a sponsorship initiative for ESOL tutors based in the UK. The grant will enable five tutors to attend the IATEFL conference, which this year takes place in Glasgow between 19 and 23 March, 2012. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2711The Post-14 Network open lecture series this year will consider the topic: ‘Avoiding a lost generation: creating education and employment opportunities for young people’. Tues 28 Feb & Tues 13 March, Central London. Book now! http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2710This news article contains important information the revised City & Guilds PTLLS qualification. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2709Government Knowledge are pleased to present our Higher Education, Further Education and Skills Conference, which will provide attendees with a forum for discussion on the key issues surrounding these vital sectors. 17 May, London. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2708This workshop is delivered by Alison Warren, who is highly experienced in developing and delivering family learning approaches in a wide range of settings. 21 February 2012, 10am-3pm, Campaign for Learning, London. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2707Routes into Research for ESOL professionals: Are you currently conducting research in ESOL related issues? Please join us for a thought provoking evening at the Institute of Education on the 28th March, 2012. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2706Applying for A/QTLS or considering applying and have questions about what the process involves? Come along to one of these IfL information and advice sessions hosted jointly by LONCETT and the Westminster Partnership CETT. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2705A range of new CPD sessions have been developed to meet needs in relation to language, literacy and numeracy – including functional skills. The modules are being delivered in the West Midlands between January and March 2012. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=270414-19 Qualifications and Curriculum: Policy and practice in the new context. Tuesday 21 February, 10am to 3.30pm. Nunn Hall, Institute of Education. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2702The Winter 2011 edition of Adults Learning, NIACE's quarterly journal, is now available. It focuses on some of the key recent developments in post-16 education policy in the UK. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2701Westminster Employment Forum and Westminster Education Forum Keynote Seminar. Morning, Tuesday, 8th May 2012, Central London. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2700NATECLA Training Day for everyone on Saturday March 3rd 2012. Venue: Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield. Time: 10 – approx 14.30 (Registration from 9.30). http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2699Having an Adult Learners' Week Award winner is excellent publicity for your organisation and your learning provision, as well as a great way of rewarding the hard work of your learners. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=2698City and Guilds will be running Functional Skills network events at their local offices throughout the UK. These events are free of charge and will provide an opportunity for centres delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications to network. http://www.talent.ac.uk/news_details.asp?NewsID=269726-27 March 2012 Cumberland Lodge, The Great Park, Windsor SL4 2HP