Linking London News

August 2010

Next Phase of Linking London Starts Here

Starting from 1 August we are now funded jointly by HEFCE, and partners themselves. We have 12 months to complete all the relevant, and any outstanding business from our original remit, and to ensure that the work of the partnership has a meaningful and sustainable legacy.

We have consulted widely with you about your priorities for the coming year; as a result the focus of our work will be around, though not exclusively: Apprenticeships, Progression Agreements, Short Course Development, Work-based Learning and the improvement of admissions information including entry criteria and processes for the accreditation of prior learning. To read more click here

Re-launch of Progression Advice Line

We are glad to announce that the Linking London Progression Line will be running into 2010-2011. The email and phone service is open to all members of the network with questions about progression to HE.

If you are working in Further Education and advising students on progression or if you are working in HE and need information about non A-level qualifications such as Access to HE Diplomas, Apprenticeships, BTEC, then the Linking London team of experts is here to offer you guidance and advice. Call the Progression Advice Line on 020 7380 3226 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

New Development Fund

Linking London now has a number of projects that we are asking partners to be involved in, each project is worth £4000 and can last a maximum of 7 months. There is no need to write a bid application. The deadline for contacting us about these projects is 10 September and projects must start in September. These funds are meant to support projects that help achieve the objectives of Linking London. For more information about these projects click here.

OU in London: Student Mentoring Scheme, funded by Linking London

The OU in London has just completed a pilot for a student mentoring scheme, which was funded by Linking London’s Development Fund. To read more click here

Development Fund: Recognition Community Development Learning Project

Birkbeck, University of London has just completed a project funded by the Linking London Development Fund. To read more click here 

Update on Linking London Evaluation

Many thanks to those who replied to the online survey from CFE, asking about the work of Linking London, this will be very useful for compiling the final evaluation, which is due in March next year. Anyone who wants more information about the process should contact CFE directly, http://www.cfe.org.uk/

Farewell to Daniel

This summer, Linking London said goodbye to Officer Manager, Daniel Inns. Daniel worked for Linking London for four years and will be missed by the team. But we are very lucky to have Stuart Mitchell ready to step up and take over the administration role at Linking London, he can be contacted at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it