Working with Local Authorities

Objective

To increase the number of practice learning opportunities within and supported by local authorities.

The group will work alongside a number of local authorities that want to improve their performance indicator for practice learning and develop an integrated practice learning strategy. Following a detailed audit of the local authority's existing approach to practice learning, the project team will provide a report, with recommendations for developing and integrating a practice strategy.

The findings from this work will be communicated to other interested local authorities through regional workshops. Also a guide will be published highlighting the key components of an effective practice learning strategy and the activities that lead to a high performance indicator in practice learning.

Outcomes

  • Performance Indicator for practice learning improved in line with regional needs
  • Increased numbers of practice learning opportunities and practice assessors within and supported by the statutory sector
  • Publication and dissemination of "How to Improve your Practice Learning Performance Indicator" Guide
  • Showcase good practice through publication of research report, thus further enhancing statutory sector provision

Information from the 'Developing effective practice learning in local authorities' workshops

Resource Pack

To view a full list of the resources used in the consultations with local authorities. Download

To download a copy of each document included in the resource pack, click here

Charts for Developing Practice Learning

To view the charts: Auditing Practice learning in Local Authorities, Highlighting Strengths and Developments and Action Plan for Practice Learning. Download

Presentations from the Workshops

There were a number of presentations at the workshops. They included presentations from:

The Practice Learning Taskforce, Learning and Key themes from the consultation excercise. Presentation One Download Presentation Two Download

A presentation by Professor Mark Doel, Characteristics of high performing local authorities Download

A presentation by Professor Peter Marsh, A Practice learning organisation Download

A presentation by Professor Jonathan Parker and John Whitfield, Linking practice learning with the recruitment and retention of staff Download