Archived decisions

Improvement Plan (B) for Lifelong Learning Strategy

Item 6

Outcome/Objective:

1. Smooth transition in learning between phases and ages

Performance Indicators

Current performance

Target Performance

1. User friendly Record of Achievement across all settings in the Foundation Stage

Good developing liaison

In place and accepted by Sept 2005

2. 24 Older Children's Clubs (9-13) across Hampshire

12 older Children's Clubs

24 clubs by Sept 2006

3. Greater curriculum flexibility across 14-19 phases increase in vocational skills courses

Consultation period

 

Lead Section / Officer: Education Sections

Action

Cost

Target Date

Responsibility

1. Foundation Stage Development

EYE funding

September 2005

EECU

2. Liaison with Borough District Councils on 9-13 clubs

Sure Start Grant/Youth Funding

September 2006

EECU/Youth Service, Borough/District Councils

3. Dissemination of 14-19 Curriculum Strategy

Schools and officer time

September 2005

Ed Dept/Schools

Outcome/Objective:

2. Increased participation in learning activities, in particular, for groups that are under represented

Performance Indicators

Current performance

Target Performance

1. Noted and increased inclusion of under represented groups in learning activities

Variable across groups across the Authority

Year by year recognised increase

2. Funding agreements in place with 18 voluntary organisations and Social Services targeting 3260 learners

Currently working with 11 voluntary organisations delivering programmes to approximately 1200 learners

3260 new learners enrolled on effective learning programmes by 2006

3. Evidence of targeted FLLN funding in 04/05 allocations (including work with ethnic minority groups eg Nepali and Bengali parents)

FLLN funding currently allocated against LSC course criteria

Targeted learners enrolled on specific FLLN programmes in priority geographical areas

4. Increased number of male learners participating in FL programmes

14.4% male participation

15.6% males enrolled on FL Programmes by 2006

Lead Section: Education, Youth and ACLU

Action

Cost

Target Date

Responsibility

1. Provide active support for those services seeking to maximise the inclusion of young people in education, employment or work

Officer time

Connexions Budget

Children's Fund

ongoing

Education liaison with SCCP and Children's Fund

2. Further develop key partnership with the voluntary sector and Social Services, to widen participation for adult learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

LSC Core Funding

July 05

ACLU

3. Target FLLN funding in priority areas, as identified by LSC, to parents without Level 2 qualifications

LSC Core Funding

July 05

ACLU

4. Target FLLN funding in priority areas, as identified by LSC, to parents without Level 2 qualifications

LSC Core Funding

July 05

ACLU

Outcome/Objective:

3. Increased opportunities for learning in the community (eg in libraries, museums, archives, countryside centres, arts centres etc)

Performance Indicators

Current performance

Target Performance

1. Lifelong Learning Website Portal established

Disparate sites developmental stage

All associated LLL sites in HCC networked by Sept 2005. Accurate course information.

2. Increased co-ordination, accessibility & quality information for young people

A number of information points in schools and Youth Projects (Connexions)

Information points for young people in all Youth Projects, schools and libraries

3. Establish Learndirect provision in Waterlooville library

Secured Learndirect co-ordinator post

Learndirect contract in place and targets met

4. Number of Lifelong Learning events in libraries increasing

2003/04 approx. 250 events

2004/05 450 events

5. Increased participation of business/industry in work related learning in 14-19 curriculum

Current links with EBPs

Improved networks in co-operation with LSC

Lead Section: Education in conjunction with other Depts

Action

Cost

Target Date

Responsibility

1. Improve Hantsweb as an essential signposting service for Lifelong Learning

Additional core funding to establish portal. Individual web sites in Service Units to be networked. Service unit costs

Initially in place by January 2005. Linkages networked by Sept 2005

Core officer team from Depts through LLL Steering Group. Support from IT services and individual service units.

2. Develop information points in all schools, libraries and youth centres

Officer time to set up. Initiative built into Discovery Centres. Connexions Personal Advisers & budget support

Phased in by Sept 2006

Officers in Education, R&H, Youth Service and Connexions

3. Develop Learndirect provision starting in Waterlooville library rolling out to six more libraries

Learndirect funding LSC

July 05

Recreation & Heritage with ACLU

4. Increase No. Lifelong Learning events in libraries

Within planned budgets

Annual increase

Recreation & Heritage

5. Encourage businesses to engage in work related/based learning

Officer time and additional marketing

Ongoing

Education/EDO/LSC

Outcome/Objective:

4. Provide greater consistency in learning provision for older people.

Performance Indicators

Current performance

Target Performance

1. Concessions are accessed by older learners on LSC funded programmes and HCC supported (full-cost) programmes delivered in Community Schools

Inconsistency in availability of concessions to older learners

All older learners on LSC funded and HCC supported programmes (Community Schools) to receive consistent level of concession

2. Increased participation in `silver-surfer' initiative

Steady development 2003/04 - 22 events in libraries. 288 participants

Available to those who wish to participate. Steady increase

Lead Section: Education (ACLU) and Recreation & Heritage

Action

Cost

Target Date

Responsibility

1. Ensure providers offer concessions for older learners on adult learning programmes

LSC Core Funding and HCC Community Budget

Aug 05

ACLU

2. Provide for `silver-surfer' weeks

Built into existing budgets

Annual

Adult Learners week

Recreation & Heritage but corporate issue

Outcome/Objective:

5. Lifelong Learning opportunities are provided across all areas of the county and age groups, taking account of demographic trends.

Performance Indicators

Current performance

Target Performance

1. Provision meeting learning `needs' of the population (using MORI)

Range of effective but `ad hoc' provision

Match provision and demand for services

2. Evidence of targeted FLLN funding in 04/05 allocations

FLLN funding currently allocated against LSC course criteria

Targeted learners enrolled on specific FLLN programmes in priority geographical areas

3. Introduce public access to ICT on mobile libraries

No current access

Public access to ICT at 80% mobile library stops by March 2005

Lead Section: Corporate Steering Group Lifelong Learning

Action

Cost

Target Date

Responsibility

1. Initiative review of provision with providers and stakeholders

To be decided

To be decided

Chairman LLL Steering Group

2. Target FLLN funding in priority areas, as identified by LSC, to parents without Level 2 qualifications

LSC Core Funding

July 05

ACLU

3. Planned introduction of ICT on mobile libraries

Within planned budgets

March 2005

Recreation & Heritage Libraries Service

Outcome/Objective:

6. Learning opportunities are `learner focussed'.

Performance Indicators

Current performance

Target Performance

1. Young people engaged in the development of services

County Youth Council established, members UK Youth Parliament elected.

Youth Panel representation in most districts

All departments consult Youth People on matters that affect them

2. Evidence of effective inclusive learning across all adult learning programmes

Inconsistency in providers' use of Inclusive Learning strategies.

Learner retention rate is 82%.

100% of providers with Inclusive Learning processes in place.

Learner retention rates to have increased to 85%.

Lead Section: Education (Youth/ACLU) with all Depts

Action

Cost

Target Date

Responsibility

1. Depts to engage Young People in development of services

Officer time, Connexions support, support for UK MYP's, County Youth Councils

September 2006

Dept managers/LLL reps. Youth Service managers, Connexions managers

Appt of CYPSP participation manager

CYPSP joint funding in existing resources

December 2004

CYPSP participation manager

2. Increased tutor training on Inclusive Learning:

use of new tutor and learner handbooks;

information, advice and guidance planning; initial assessment; individual learning plans;

accreditation; and learner feedback

LSC Funding (04/05 Quality Improvement Plan)

July 05

ACLU