What action was taken?
The Action Plan proposes three key activities levels:
• Strategic Events and Networking Programme
• Development of LAA Resource Bank
• Local Testing and Support Programme
These activities will cross-cut regional and local levels. Regionally, a series of strategic events and networking programme will be extended to LSP’s in the whole region. It is also intended to reach those from the voluntary, community and private sectors. Locally, there will be programmes to develop an LAA resource bank, with a view to developing a comprehensive framework of LAA support after the life of the current project.
The project is now entering its delivery phase and a project officer has appointed to lead on this. A year long programme is planned, commencing on April 18 2007.
What makes this special?
Because the intention is to develop web resources, the aims of the Learning Lab will continue after it has come to a close. RegenerationEM will evaluate how this resource is used. There will be tangible outputs that can be specifically counted, e.g. attendance at training sessions. Performance will respond to such measureables, and new events/developments will be planned. However, the intention is also to support culture change over time, and it is recognised that this will be harder to measure. Through developing a detailed understanding of what changes behaviour and increases competency in the workplace, and in capturing lessons that can be transferred elsewhere, the Learning Laboratory will become a unique and sustainable opportunity to develop and enhance skills and best practice.
Topics associated with this project
East Midlands, Partnership working, Skills, Training