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2 Annual Conference 2016 Building a Creative Nation: Putting Skills to Work 3 March 2016 The Backstage Centre, High House Production Park, Essex, RM19 1RJ Timings and speakers subject to change. Hosted by Catherine Large, Creative & Cultural Skills 09:00 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS 09:30 Building a Creative Nation: Putting Skills To Work - welcome from the Chair of Creative & Cultural Skills Paul Latham, Live Nation 09:40 Darren Henley, Arts Council England Keynote speech: youth employment and fair access for the creative industries 10:00 Panel Discussion Putting Skills To Work How training, development and apprenticeships can be used to enhance businesses. Pauline Tambling, CBE (chair), Creative & Cultural Skills; Alex Beard, Royal Opera House; Rachel Craddock, National Gallery; Peter Stark OBE; North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers; John Mathers; Design Council. 11:00 Greg Dean, Skills Funding Agency Policy and plans for apprenticeships going forward, followed by questions with Pauline Tambling. 11:20 REFRESHMENTS, EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING 11:40 Claire Paul, BBC Academy Apprenticeships at the BBC, the Apprenticeship Levy and current Government apprenticeship reform programme. 11:50 Lord Young of Norwood Green Drawing on his experience as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills and Apprenticeships, Lord Young will speak about the challenge of getting small businesses involved and what the Government is trying to achieve. 12.00 Chi Onwurah MP, Shadow Minister for Culture & the Digital Economy The importance of the arts in skills development, fair recruitment, good employment practice and growth. 12:10 Apprentice debate Chaired by Marcus Davey OBE, Roundhouse, with our panel of apprentices and
young creatives: Chris Grant, Bo-Dee Kelly, Marissa Anthony, Sherice Pitter, Luke McCreary and Beatriz Ribeiro 13:00 LUNCH, EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING 14:00 Breakout Sessions Round 1 Book from one of thirteen breakout sessions (see below). 15:00 REFRESHMENTS, EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING 15:30 Breakout Sessions Round 2 Book from another of the thirteen breakout sessions (below). 16:30 Closing remarks Pauline Tambling and Catherine Large, Creative & Cultural Skills 16:45 Live music performance and drinks reception 18:00 CLOSE 3
4 Breakout sessions NB: places at the breakout sessions will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 1. The National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries In the Autumn Statement it was announced that the first National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries will be established at High House Production Park working with partners nationwide. Founded by Creative & Cultural Skills working on behalf of a consortium of employers and industry organisations, the new National College will provide specialist training in technical skills. You can be among the first to hear about our plans for the National College from Catherine Large, who is leading the National College Development Plan; Bryan Raven, White Light; Peter Garden, Liverpool Philharmonic; and Jon Howlin, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. 2. Unlocking the Creative Economy in the North Culture and the creative industries are high on the agenda for the North of England, for the purpose of entertainment, reflection and a way of life, but also for the growth of a knowledge economy. What are the possible benefits or pitfalls for developing the next generation of talent in the context of the Northern Powerhouse? Join Peter Stark OBE, North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers; and Skills Academy Managers Melanie Shee, Frank Wilkes and Caroline Coates; as they debate what new initiatives we should be developing to unlock the growth potential of the Creative Economy in the North. 3. The Entrepreneurship Challenge Young people need to develop entrepreneurial skills to make their own jobs, using their skills and contacts that have been created during their years of study. James Jefferson, Creative Director of award-winning digital marketing agency Equator, will lead a discussion about how education and industry can come together to address the entrepreneurship challenge. With Tony Talbot, North West Regional College; Dani Salvadori, University of the Arts London; and Ruth Lowbridge, SFEDI Group (Sector Skills Body for Enterprise and Enterprise Support). 4. Future Skills Needs As the growth of the creative industries continues, what impact will this have on the future skills demanded by employers, and how should we respond? Join a panel discussion with Cathy Walsh OBE; John Mathers, Design Council; Seetha Kumar, Creative Skillset; Stuart Wood, Boomsatsuma; John Young, Ambassador Theatre Group; David Pearce, Wales Millennium Centre, and Annie Warburton, Crafts Council. 5. Apprenticeship reforms The introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy and new voucher mechanisms for funding apprenticeships will see significant change for employers from April 2017. Our panel of experts including Mark Froud, Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards; Martin Doel, CBE, Association of Colleges; Bendy Ashfield, Royal Opera House; David Harbourne, Edge Foundation; Karen Hedger, AIM Awards, discuss the rationale behind the changes and how it will work in practice. 6. Using skills and culture to drive change What role can skills and apprenticeships play in driving social change? Join a panel discussion about how skills initiatives in the creative sector can help to tackle diversity and social inclusion, chaired by Rachel Craddock, National Gallery; with Shonagh Manson, Jerwood Charitable Foundation; Kate Danielson, Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries programme; Kath Geraghty, National Theatre; and Janet Wilding, National Museums Wales.
5 7. Taking your next step in the creative industries Designed especially for the apprentices and young people at the conference, get advice from fellow apprentices on how you should prepare for the next stage of your career, and hear directly from industry professionals about the kind of skills and attitudes you will need to succeed. Marcus Davey, Roundhouse; Darren Foley, Pearlfisher; Robin Millar, music producer; Stuart Graham, Ambassador Theatre Group; and Bo-Dee Kelly and Marissa Anthony from Apprentice Advisory Group 3A. 8. Getting the most from your National Skills Academy membership The National Skills Academy for Creative & Cultural is a network of over 45 schools, colleges and universities, delivering programmes and services to improve the provision of skills and training but how do you ensure it s a win-win situation for both education and industry? Join Lynne McDowell, Cato Music; Signe Sutherland, educational advisor; Sarah Mair Hughes, Creative & Cultural Skills; and Rob West, Creative & Cultural Skills, to workshop the ways you can maximise the opportunities for students to gain industry experience and careers advice. 9. The creative case for diversity What are you doing to ensure that your organisation benefits from a diverse workforce? Get advice and top tips on recruitment and retention from Jenny Williams, founder of Take the Space Productions, a company dedicated to developing Black and minority ethnic talent and audiences in the creative and cultural industries. 10. Creative ways to teach creative subjects What are the latest innovations in teaching the arts, and models of best practice delivery? The Department for Education has recently published updated lists of Level 3 qualifications approved for inclusion in performance tables, and these show a dramatic reduction in the number of approved creative qualifications. This breakout will explore the reasons for this reduction and the implications for colleges and schools. Join a panel discussion with Ross Anderson, University of the Arts London Awarding Body; Jo Townshend, Rye Studio School; and Sharon James, Cardiff and Vale College. 11. Best Practice Apprenticeships Taking on an apprentice can seem like a big step for a business, and even after several placements, there is still a lot to learn. Join the discussion as the panel talks about their own experiences with apprenticeships and shares advice for others. Chaired by James Evans, CFE Research; and including Emma Rees, London Theatre Consortium; Dhikshana Pering, London Transport Museum; and Fiona Greenhill, Roundhouse. 12. Apprenticeship Surgeries Do you have a question about apprenticeships - ask the experts! Whether you re thinking about taking on an apprentice for the first time; or want to discuss issues with an existing placement, come and find out more: Sara Whybrew, Creative & Cultural Skills; Madeleine Lund, Creative & Cultural Skills; and Jennie Godsalve, Creative & Cultural Skills. 13. Tour of High House Production Park High House Production Park is home to The Backstage Centre; the Royal Opera House s Production Workshop and new Bob and Tamar Manoukian Costume Centre; and ACME Artist s Studios. It is a unique collaboration between these organisations and Thurrock Council to bring the creative industries into an area of regeneration. Take a tour of the Park with Andrea Stark, High House Production Park, to find out more about what s going on onsite and how you can get involved.
6 Thanks to our sponsors and partners University of the Arts Awarding Body AQA Scottish Qualifications Authority CFE Research The Edge Foundation Charcoal Blue AIM Awards MBA IT White Light Take the Space Consultations
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