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This region has seven social work programmes with the Open University and Ruskin College, Oxford also providing programmes in a number of local authorities. There are ten local authorities and a diverse range of private, voluntary and independent organisations that provide practice learning opportunities.
By 06/07 an 86% increase in Practice Learning Days is needed.
Download the Eastern Regional Map and Development Plan
The Learning Resource Network (LRN) initiative is a Department of Health funded project, which is being delivered by Skills for Care. It is intended to support the establishment of LRNs in each region, during the period up to April 2006. During this time work will be undertaken to identify sources of funding which will sustain the work of the LRNs in the longer term.
LRNs will benefit people who work in social care services for adults, children, young people and families; as well as related services such as health, housing, education and criminal justice. They are being developed under the auspices of the nine Skills for Care Regional Committees, supported by national project management activity.
LRNs will play an important part in the establishment of a co-ordinated approach to the development of the social care workforce in each region. They will focus on making connections rather than developing fixed centres. They will enable people within the social care workforce to find the resources they need in order to meet their learning needs and secure relevant qualifications. (National Project Plan for LRNs)
Updated plans are due in summer 2005.
Download the Regional Managers Report, May 2005
Download the Regional LRN Operational Report, June 2005
The LRN Steering Group was formed in January 2004. This is a decision making sub group of the Skills for Care Eastern Region Training Committee and is chaired by Kate Atherton, Associate Dean, Anglia Institute of Health & Social Care at Anglia Polytechnic University.
An LRN Manager was appointed this year, Graham Woodham from Essex CC started on 1st April. Graham has had links both with the Topss Training Committee and the LRN Steering Group so started with a comprehensive knowledge of the Region and the LRN.
The membership of the Steering Group reflects the interests of a board range of stakeholders in the development of Learning Resource Networks. Each member represents a sector, organisation and/or geographical area and will provide a line of communication between his or her own network and the Steering Group. Individuals and networks in the Eastern region can put forward ideas and opinions through contacting appropriate members of the Steering Group.
Download the Eastern Region LRN Operational Objectives - Progress May 2005LRN Scoping Study for Eastern Region
The LRN Steering Group commissioned independent consultants to undertake a Scoping Study to assist in the planning process for the Learning Resource Network. The report as published in October 2004.
Eastern Region Scoping Study Final Report
Eastern Region Scoping Appendices
Regional Practice Learning Forum
Purpose of this Forum which began in June 2003 was to regularly update participants on national and regional developments in the Social Work Education agenda and in particular on aspects that affect practice learning. To hear about innovative work around the region, to contribute collectively to creative initiatives and share best practice. To work effectively and collaboratively to develop practice learning in the region and to develop structures needed to support this work. The members were Practice Learning Co-ordinators in Health, local authorities, private and voluntary organisations and universities in the region and anyone else with an active interest in practice learning.