Partner Testimonials
unionlearn
“Unionlearn has been working with Linking London for the last decade. Linking London is in a unique position to bring together pan London learning providers to enable access opportunities to some of the most disadvantaged learners"
-Ian Borkett, Service Manager, unionlearn
London Councils
“As the lead strategic body for 14 to 19 education and training in London, the Young People's Education and Skills team values the chance to work collaboratively with further and higher education partners. Our partnership with Linking London provides us with the opportunity to work with higher education to offer young Londoners greater access to higher learning and improved prospects for their careers and working lives”
- Yolande Burgess, Strategy Director, London Councils
Higher Education Institution
“Being a part of Linking London allows us to stay abreast of all that is happening in the wider sector. As widening participation practitioners it enables up to keep our qualification knowledge high in a time of reform and uncertainty. The partnership also gives us close relationships with a range of organisations and allows us to reach a wider audience of learners more easily. What’s really great is to have so many different perspectives in the room to discuss key issues. The central team are very helpful and responsive.”
-Anne-Marie Canning, Head of Widening Participation, King’s College London
Awarding Body
“OCN London is the leading QAA licenced Access Validating Agency for London, with 25 years’ experience of delivering the Access to HE qualification through its member centres. Our commitment to widening participation in education and to enhancing social mobility through learning makes us a natural partner for Linking London. Our membership of this valuable forum provides significant and essential opportunities for collaborative work with FE and HE partners to facilitate improved progression for Access to HE learners, enabling them to realise their dreams of a university education and improve their own lives and the lives of those around them”.
- Jacquie Mutter, Chief Executive, OCN London