Haddon Training has won national recognition for the way it uses digital technology, computers and the web to help its learners succeed.

Haddon Training has been accepted as a member of the prestigious Technology Exemplar Network - a national group of further education colleges and skills training bodies - which promotes and shares innovative and excellent use of technogy.

Success in being appointed to the network is a huge achievement for Haddon, as only 61 out of more than 220 applicants across the country were selected.  It recognises the strength of HT's commitment to transforming its teaching, learning and management through the use of digital technology.

As a member of the Network, HT will also contribute effective practice and its positive experiences to other colleges and training groups, locally, regionally and nationally.

The Technology Examplar Network was launched in 2008 to help colleges and other learning and training organisations to use technology more effectively by sharing best practice.  It is led by Becta - the government's educational technology agency - and the Learning & Skills Council

(LSE).

The initiative gained a major boost recently when Lord Mandelson, the government's Business Secretary, speaking at the World Forum for Learning and Technology in London, accounced a doubling in the size of the operation.  The expansion of this network will benefit 2 million learners and 50,000 FE teachers across the UK.

Haddon Training will now join this important and influential network of 113 members.  The national network is led by 16 'Exemplars', each working with a mini-network of 8-9 members including colleges, work-based learning providers, adult and community learning and the Offenders' Learning and Skills Service (OLASS).

Membership of network is of Haddon Training's commitment to the government strategy, Harnessing Technology, and its effort to improve achievement and have an impact on learners.

Jane williams, Becta's Executive Director for Further Education and 14-19, said:

"The effective and creative use of technology in learning is the key to better results for learners, their local communities and employers.  Becta is committed to helping FE and skills providers harness the power of technology to improve the learning experience and attainment while offering greater efficiencies."

"The addition of Haddon Training to the Technology Exemplar Network is clear evidence that more organisations in the FE and skills sector are recognising the benefits ICT can bring"

To see the full list of participating providers please go to:

www.becta.org/feandskills/ememplarnetwork

For more information or interviews, please contact:

Patrick Southwell:            0207 025 6507 / Patrick.southwell@redconsultancy.com

Heidi Jutton:                      0207 025 6585 / Heidi.jutton@redconsultancy.com

Kate Cox:                           02476 797146 / Kate.Cox@becta.org.uk

About Becta

Becta is the government agency leading the national drive to ensure the effective and innovative use of technology throughout learning.  It aims to utilise the benefits of technology to create a more exciting, rewarding and successful experience for learners of all ages and abilities, enabling them to achieve their potential.