REPORT OF THE EDUCATION SECRETARY TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTHAMPTON 24 APRIL 2007

Since the last AGM we have had 3 examination sessions with 2123 exam candidates in 63 subjects sitting at the Southampton Examination Centre. This is a reduction in candidate numbers of nearly 19% over last year, largely because the “tick box” exams went on line from January 2007 and are no longer examined locally.

Absenteeism shows a slight improvement at 11.06% of candidates who enter, compared to approximately 12% in recent years. The National Average is about 10%.

I would like to express my thanks for the help of our team of invigilators without whose support throughout the year the examinations would not be possible.

In the autumn of 2005 we sent a questionnaire to all registered examination students of this Institute to enquire what support, if any, they needed in their studies and as previously reported the response was disappointingly low at about 8%. There was a majority of interest in revision workshops but of the respondents very few were interested in the same subject thus making it difficult to achieve critical mass in any given workshop.

Council agreed to run pilot workshops in March 2006 and also in September 2006. Numbers were disappointing although feedback from those that attended was extremely positive. A subsequent workshop in March 2007 produced only 3 delegates for four workshops and was therefore cancelled.

The Education Team continues to look at ways to support our students in their studies and if anyone has any ideas will they please speak to me after this meeting.

Finally, my thanks go to Paul Cockcroft-Oliver for his strong support throughout the year.
J W Clements FCII, Education Secretary

For more information contact John Clements, Honorary Education Secretary, on 014 8978 9505 or email john@jaycee7.freeserve.co.uk