Move – East of England

Institutions

A co-operative venture initiated through the Association of Universities in the East of England (AUEE) and all 35 further education colleges in the region through the agency of the Association of Colleges in the East of England (ACER) The University of Hertfordshire is the lead institution.

AUEE higher education institutions

Anglia Ruskin University, University of Bedfordshire, University of Cambridge, Cranfield University, University of East Anglia, University of Essex, University of Hertfordshire, University of Luton, Norwich University College of the Arts, Open University, Royal Veterinary College, Writtle College

Contacts

Professor Robin Smith, LLN Co-ordinator, MOVE, e-mail robin.smith@move.ac.uk, tel 07766 726201

Brenda Crichton, Administrative Researcher, MOVE, e-mail brenda.crichton@move.ac.uk, tel 01480 467073

General enquiries info@move.ac.uk

Web-site

www.move.ac.uk

Award

£3.8 million

Period of funding

January 2006 - August 2008 (extended to September 2009)

Summary

Move - East of England, developed under the auspices of the AUEE, is supported by organisations such as the East of England Development Agency and the Association of Colleges in the Eastern Region.

The main objectives of the LLN are to:

  • provide guaranteed higher education progression opportunities for individuals with vocational qualifications and/or experience from further education or work, at any age, within the East of England region

  • increase progression rates from further education to higher education by full-time or part-time mode at sub-degree and undergraduate levels

  • increase progression rates from work to higher education by full-time or part-time mode at sub-degree, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels

  • enhance student choice of learning opportunities

  • improve students’ employment and career prospects.

Through evaluation of market demand, sector skills shortages and pathways into higher education conducted by a range of regional organisations, the AUEE Steering Committee identified three employment sectors for selection: health, land-based industries, and creative and cultural industries.

The region has been divided into a series of subject-focused 'progression magnets', which are integrated networks of locally based institutions and agencies working in specific employment sectors to encourage and facilitate progression.

Progression boards (with an authoritative membership, including Sector Skills Council representation) will determine action, broker consistent decisions, secure widely applied credit progression accords, and guarantee progression.

Funding associated with the land-based element has been ring-fenced and the development of this aspect of the LLN suspended pending the outcome of a HEFCE review of provision in this subject area.

Last updated 22 July 2009