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 |
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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 |