Following an extensive programme of research and consultation, LLUK has developed new professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector. The standards describe, in generic terms, the skills, knowledge and attributes required of those who perform the wide variety of teaching and training roles across the sector.

LSU's 2007 e-prospectus guide 'Training to use e-learning in the Learning and Skills Sector', details information about e-learning for teachers, tutors and trainers in post compulsory education and training in London.

It provides a listing of professional development programmes in ICT and e-learning from both national and regional providers as well as describing organisations which offer professional development and further information.

'Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills' (QTLS) status will be launched for the post-compulsory education and training sector in September 2007. From this date new and unqualified teachers, trainers and tutors within the sector will be required to achieve QTLS status within 5 years.

Existing teachers will have the opportunity to gain QTLS status through professional recognition of their qualifications and experience.

This programme is designed to transform teaching, training and learning in selected subjects by developing and supporting 'Subject Learning Coaches'. It is for teachers and trainers in adult and community learning, colleges, prisons, school sixth forms, sixth form colleges and work-based learning.

The subjects currently available are business, construction, Entry to Employment (E2E), health and social care, information and communication technology (ICT), land-based studies, mathematics, science. From Autumn 2006 it will focus on adult learning, engineering and modern foreign languages.

This programme brings together 'three enablers' to support the transformation of teaching, training and learning:

• subject-specific teaching and learning resources
• subject coaching networks
• professional training for subject learning coaches

The First (1st) Leadership Course is the only virtual online e-accelerated course for new and inexperienced Managers and Leaders to get together in a Global, Supportive, On line forum to put Leadership Skills into Practice

It provides Leaders with practical Leadership tools, tips and resources that will make the job easier and is endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management and is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management and maps to a number of Certified Professional Qualifications.

This Leadership course further allows for Flexibility in Learning, as it is the only e-accelerated online course for New Managers.

The Chartered Management Institute is the only chartered professional body dedicated to management and leadership. The Institute''s new Diploma in Public Service Leadership is aimed at developing professional managers within the public sector and encouraging them to work more collaboratively. The programme is designed to run over 12-18 months, on a part-time basis.

For more information about this qualification, please email Ann Bell, London Regional Manager and click on the red View Link below.

Charity Training have recently launched a new accredited level 4 management qualification - the BTEC Professional Certificate in Voluntary Sector Management - to support the personal development of managers and trustees in addressing the issues currently facing organisations in the sector.

What are the issues facing your organisation?

• Is it the need to keep up to date with legislation, external drivers and issues within the sector?
• Do you need help to develop processes and behaviours that will make a real difference to your beneficiaries?
• Are you clear how to improve your planning in areas such as success criteria and key performance indicators?
• Do you know the importance of maintaining a risk register and having sustainability plans in place?

How to address these issues, and many more, is what you and your colleagues will learn through studying for the BTEC Professional Certificate in Voluntary Sector Management. This qualification will teach members of your team practical tools and techniques that will help your organisation to be more attractive to funders and ensure the sustainability of your services. Regular workshops will run from mid September 06 to August 07