Change to ILM centre numbers
ILM centre numbers are set to change. In 2009 ILM will be adopting industry-standard National Centre Numbers (NCNs) for all centres and providers. This will enable us to offer you an improved range of online services in the coming year.
How does this affect me?
- If your current ILM centre number begins with an R, we will be contacting you in the new year with your new National Centre Number.
- If you already have a National Centre Number, but do not currently use it with ILM, we will contact you to explain when this will become your official ILM centre number.
- If you already use a National Centre Number as your ILM Centre number, this change will not affect you.
Funding update for England
ILM has welcomed the announcement by Further Education Minister Sion Simon that Level 2 qualifications on the QCF and worth at least 13 credits, should be regarded as ‘full’. This ‘fullness’ is key to funding in England where Train to Gain monies are only available for full qualifications – traditionally only NVQs.
ILM has been lobbying hard for this decision on behalf of all centres and employers who have bitterly complained that the funding rules did not allow them to choose the qualification they needed. Under the new rules an ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading should be treated as a full Level 2 for funding purposes. However, the funding will only apply ‘where SSCs (Sector Skills Councils) agree this meets their sector's skill demands’. ILM is working with Management Standards Centre, the Standard Setting Body for leadership and management (as there is no SSC for management) to ensure that this condition is met. As soon as we have confirmation we will let centres in England know.
Read full details of the Minister’s statement and the follow-up information from QCA.
This news follows on from Skills Secretary John Denham’s announcement about the willingness to fund individual units under the Train to Gain funding regime from 1st January 2009. ILM is currently in discussions with the LSC to ensure that appropriate ILM units can be funded with T2G money. We would like to see the inclusion of:
- Level 2 Award in Team Leading
- Level 2 Award in Introduction to Business Improvement Techniques
- Level 3 Award in First Line Management
In the meantime, any centre wishing the offer the Level 2 Award in Introduction to Business Improvement Techniques which is already approved for the Level 2 Award in Team Leading can have this add-on approval for free. We will keep our English centres up to date with the outcomes of these negotiations.
Higher Level Qualifications
If you are seeking approval / re-approval for qualifications at 6 and 7 then download this download this guide to submission to the ILM Higher Education panel.
Assessment update
Following your feedback we've updated the look and feel of the mandatory assessments for Team Leading, First Line Management and Management qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Please note the original content has not changed but extra guidance has been given for each section. Centres can use both the original or the updated versions. Download the updated assessments.
Good news on Management Apprenticeships
We are pleased to announce that following ILM qualifications have been approved onto the Management Standards Centre’s (MSC’s) Apprenticeship Framework as the knowledge based elements. These replace the former NQF provision on the framework:
500/3588/5 – ILM L2 Award in Team Leading (QCF)
500/3642/7 – ILM L2 Award in Exploring Business Enterprise (QCF)
500/3586/1 – ILM L3 Award in First Line Management (QCF)
500/3607/5 – ILM L5 Award in Management (Wales) (QCF)
The latest Apprenticeship Framework is 5f. This version was approved on 1 November 2008, and should be the framework used for all learners registered on an apprenticeship after this date. For further information on the Framework for Team Leading and Management Apprenticeships, please contact the Management Standards Centre (MSC) direct on 020 7240 2826, e-mail management.standards@managers.org.uk or visit the MSC website.
Jobs Board
Looking to recruit to quality staff? Use the ILM Jobs Board and tap in to a membership of over 30,000 ambitious management professionals. Starting at £175 for one post, our board will also pre-screen candidates who apply online and create A and B lists of close matches to support your search. Go straight to the board.
Events
ILM is launching a new and enhanced programme of events for 2009, bringing expert support and development for centre staff and tutors across the following topics.
Centre Support Days
Centre management
This day is ideal for new centres and those looking to keep themselves up to date. Suitable for centre managers, internal verifiers, assessors and tutors, the day looks at regulatory requirements for approved qualification centres, together with some of the guidance documents available. Practical activities include working and networking with other centres to draw up checklists for management systems assessment and internal quality assurance processes.
Duration: One day programme
Cost: £100
| Where |
When |
| Belfast, City & Guilds |
2 February 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
10 February 2009 |
| Glasgow, City & Guilds |
12 February 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
13 February 2009 |
| Huntingdon, City & Guilds |
26 February 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
5 March 2009 |
| Wakefield, City & Guilds |
8 May 2009 |
| Lichfield, ILM |
13 May 2009 |
| Newcastle, City & Guilds |
8 June 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
10 June 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
7 September 2009 |
Email
events@i-l-m.com for a booking form and further information.
Internal Quality Assurance
This workshop is aimed at internal verifiers and those responsible for internal quality assurance (IQA) within centres. During the day we look at ILM's quality assurance process in detail and cover regulatory requirements and standards for IQA, plus the guidance available. Practical activity includes the chance to work and network with other centres – devising IQA processes and discussing sampling plans and IQA activities.
Duration: One day programme
Cost: £100
| Where |
When |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
12 February 2009 |
| Huntingdon, City & Guilds |
27 February 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
4 March 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
9 March 2009 |
| Wakefield, City & Guilds |
30 April 2009 |
| Cardiff, City & Guilds |
5 May 2009 |
| Lichfield, ILM |
14 May 2009 |
| Newcastle, City & Guilds |
9 June 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
11 June 2009 |
| Belfast, City & Guilds |
18 June 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
11 September 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
17 September 2009 |
Email
events@i-l-m.com for a booking form and further information.
S/NVQ standardisation
This workshop is aimed at assessors and internal verifiers of Team Leading and Management S/NVQs. The highly practical day is dedicated to standardisation of evidence for S/NVQs with the chance to work and network with other centres – discussing units, evidence requirements, approaches to assessment, and ILM expectations.
Duration: One day programme
Cost: £100
| Where |
When |
| London City & Guilds |
10 March 2009 |
| Cardiff City & Guilds |
6 May 2009 |
| Wakefield City & Guilds |
7 May 2009 |
| Huntingdon City & Guilds |
12 May 2009 |
| Lichfield, ILM |
15 May 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
4 June 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
12 June 2009 |
| Glasgow, City & Guilds |
25 June 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
8 September 2009 |
| Newcastle, City & Guilds |
17 September 2009 |
Email
events@i-l-m.com for a booking form and further information.
Introducing ILM
These intensive one day courses are ideal for new centre staff or individuals who have started in new roles eg as programme manager or centre contact. The event covers many topics to help you get the most from ILM including: qualifications overview, centre management, ILM endorsed and development programmes, marketing, membership, resources and new developments.
Duration: One day programme
Cost: £100 or one free place offered to newly approved centres to be used within one year of the approval date.
| Where |
When |
| Lichfield, ILM |
11 December 2008 |
| London, City & Guilds |
21 January 2009 |
| Cardiff, City & Guilds |
27 January 2009 |
| Wakefield, City & Guilds |
24 February 2009 |
| Glasgow, City & Guilds |
26 February 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
11 March 2009 |
| Lichfield, ILM |
12 March 2009 |
| Newcastle-upon-Tyne, City & Guilds |
19 March 2009 |
| Dublin, tbc |
29 April 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
12 May 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
14 May 2009 |
| Wales, tbc |
3 June 2009 |
| Newcastle-upon-Tyne, City & Guilds |
17 June 2009 |
| Wakefield, City & Guilds |
7 July 2009 |
| Huntington, City & Guilds |
9 July 2009 |
| Belfast, City & Guilds |
27 August 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
22 September 2009 |
| Lichfield, ILM |
23 September 2009 |
| Wakefield, City & Guilds |
30 September 2009 |
Email events@i-l-m.com for a booking form and further information.
Tutor Development Days
Action Learning
This course is aimed at tutors delivering ILM leadership and coaching qualifications, it is also suitable for professionals, managers, leaders, teachers and trainers who want to learn and develop Action Learning techniques. Participants have the opportunity to facilitate an action learning set during this practical one day session.
Duration: One day programme Cost: £100
| Where |
When |
| Glasgow, City & Guilds |
28 January 2009 |
| Belfast, City & Guilds |
3 February 2009 |
| Cardiff, City & Guilds |
26 February 2009 |
| Alfreton, City & Guilds |
26 March 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
29 April 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
20 May 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
25 June 2009 |
| Wakefield City & Guilds |
9 July 2009 |
| Newcastle, City & Guilds |
23 September 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
30 September 2009 |
Email events@i-l-m.com for a booking form and further information.
Coaching
This course is aimed at tutors delivering ILM leadership and coaching qualifications, it is also suitable for professionals, managers, leaders, teachers, trainers who want to develop coaching skills.
Duration: One day programme Cost: £100
| Where |
When |
| Glasgow, City & Guilds |
24 March 2009 |
| London, City & Guilds |
25 March 2009 |
| Warrington, City & Guilds |
2 April 2009 |
| Belfast, City & Guilds |
30 April 2009 |
| Newcastle, City & Guilds |
14 May 2009 |
| Taunton, City & Guilds |
19 May 2009 |
| Cardiff City & Guilds |
21 May 2009 |
| Wakefield, City & Guilds |
4 June 2009 |
| Lichfield, ILM |
17 June 2009 |
Email events@i-l-m.com for a booking form and further information.
Seminars
Leadership, coaching and enterprise seminars
Throughout 2009 we will be running a series of seminars on leadership, coaching and enterprise. Open to all ILM centres, tutors and members, these half-day events feature a presentation from an inspirational guest speaker followed by a facilitated group discussion. The afternoon ends with a presentation and discussion on ILM’s latest managers’ research.
Duration: half day Cost: £99. Email events@i-l-m.com for booking form and further information.
Outline programme:
12.30 Buffet lunch
13.15 Speaker on leadership or coaching or enterprise
14.15 Facilitated discussion
15.00 Tea/coffee
15.15 What makes managers tick?
16.00 Facilitated discussion
16.30 Close
Coaching
20 January – London
3 February – Glasgow
10 February – Southampton
14 May – Belfast
Guest speaker, Carol WilsonInternational speaker, writer and broadcaster Carol Wilson is Managing Director of Performance Coach Training in partnership with Sir John Whitmore. She experienced the value of coaching at first hand when she worked at board level with Sir Richard Branson during the first decade of Virgin and became the first woman in the world to found a successful record company, the first woman director of global corporate Polygram and is now Honorary Vice President and Head of Accreditation at the Association for Coaching.
‘Goal setting in a coaching style’
Carol will present The EXACT Goal Setting Model. Specifically developed for use in coaching, the EXACT model stands on the shoulders of the established SMART model. During this highly interactive workshop, Carol will:
- Demonstrate how to coach to an EXACT goal with a volunteer
- Explore how EXACT works through group discussion
- Pinpoint why it differs from SMART
- Explain how EXACT operates on a neural level by engaging the brain’s Reticular Activating System to enable people to achieve their goals
- Identify where it is most appropriate to use EXACT or SMART
Participants receive full notes and will have the opportunity to practise and discuss the model.
'What makes managers tick?' David Pardey
Why do people become managers, what do they think of the role and at what point in their careers do they make the step into a managerial career? As one of the UK’s leading authorities on leadership and management development, ILM wanted to find out answers to these and other questions about the reality of being a manager today. The outcomes of this research will be presented exclusively at this series of events.
As the UK economy suffers one of the biggest downturns for decades, training, development and career progression for managers is threatened. Understanding managers, how they tick and what they expect from their role will help provide a vital edge for those involved in developing, recruiting or supervising managers.
Enterprise
27 January – Manchester
4 March – Leeds
1 July – London
Guest speaker, Deirdre Bounds
Deirdre went from zero to hero in 10 years, selling her ethical travel company i-to-i.com for millions. She is an entrepreneur in the purest sense – no commercial experience, no family history of enterprise, no money – just a great idea, a pile of passion, masses of mistakes and a sense of humour. She is living proof that business and personal success is available to all, regardless of background, gender, race, social class or any other obstacle you can throw at it.
‘Business in 21st Century’
Business in the 21st century must be executed differently to succeed in this mad and fast world. Rapid innovation is key to competition in the global market place. Deirdre upholds creativity and execution as the new utopia in business and she uncovers the keys to constant innovation:
- Individuality is the future, tips to get creative in the workplace, home and in your life
- Does your brand make people, mad, sad or glad? - if not, pack it in
- Move at the speed of light, the world is chasing you
- Find your mini monopoly and the cash rolls in
- Everything is in the ethics
- Execution is key, don't just give me yet another idea
What makes managers tick? David Pardey
Details as above.
Leadership
5 March – Newcastle
25 March – Chepstow
18 May – Bristol
24 June – Nottingham
16 September – Peterborough
Guest speaker, Professor Ralph Stacey
Ralph Stacey is Professor of Management and Director of the Complexity and Management Centre at the Business School of the University of Hertfordshire. He has devoted many years looking at how the complexity sciences are used to understand sources of stability and change in organisations. He has written and co-authored a number of books and articles on the subject including Strategic Management and Organisational Dynamics (2007).
‘Leadership, continuity and change in organisations’
An organisation is commonly thought of as a system produced by its individual members, and its leader as someone who formulates organisational vision, objectives and values, inspiring others to share them. Ralph proposes that such ‘heroic’ leadership amounts to an idealisation which obscures the ordinary, everyday activity of leading. He argues that an organisation is ongoing patterns of interaction between people in which their identities emerge. One such identity is that of a leader which emerges in social processes of being recognised as such by others, while at the same time recognising the roles of those others. Both ‘good’ and ‘bad’, both ‘reflective’ and ‘neurotic’ forms of leadership are formed in this way.
'What makes managers tick?' David Pardey
Details as above.
ILM Learner of the Year 2009
The ILM Learner of the Year award celebrates an outstanding learner who has excelled in their chosen qualification, inspired others, or achieved success for their organisation as a result of taking an ILM programme. Centres can nominate individuals who have completed an ILM qualification or an endorsed or development programme during the period 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2008. Download an entry form here. The winner will be presented with their award at the ILM Reward and Recognition lunch at Wembley Stadium on 24 April 2009.