This was a shorter week due to being off on Monday and Tuesday on annual leave but no less productive. I feel the final parts of jigsaw have been getting put into place now for me to feel settled and that I can make an impact. Meetings have now been arranged or have taken place with all partners and I have taken ownership of our computer drives in order to set out a clear working structure that I feel completely in control of.

The main issue to arise this week has been the dramatic restructuring in the college meaning many of our contacts are dissapearing and doubts are being cast over the classes we run (even the January ones). I'm sure the January ones will go ahead and if the partnership starts to break down after this I feel strangely oprtomistic about the silver lining it may produce. Th chance to have a real impact and bring in a new partner (s) would be excellent and with learndirect possible as well then a whole new delivery pattern could be in place. The college to me seem to be in dire straits and it may be the best time for all to look at acontingency plan.