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  Introduction


Our Strengths

Key Issues, Aims & Impacts


Emerging Issues

Key Plans & 
Strategies


Key Contacts
 

 

THEMES | Lifelong Learning

   

Key Issue 1:

The need to foster a District-wide approach to education and training.
 

Aim:

The Development of Derwentside as a ‘Learning District’.


Objective:
To establish a clear strategy for community learning across the district.
Action
  • Appointment of a Learning District Manager.
  • Map existing learning provision.
  • Develop a promotion strategy for learning in Derwentside.
  • Liaise with other agencies to investigate needs for future provision.
Lead Partner
Derwentside Education & Training Forum.
Impact by 2010
  • To develop Derwentside Learning District as a recognisable entity.
  • To have in place a network of locally accessible learning venues
    providing a range of educational opportunities.
  • To raise and then meet the learning aspirations of all sections of the
    community of Derwentside.
     

Objective:
Develop a strategic approach to the provision of learning opportunities across the District.
Action
  • Map existing learning provision and promote debate and decisions
    regarding the strategic planning of Adult and Community Learning and
    associated dual use arrangements.
  • Develop and implement a co-ordinated programme of learning linked to
    LSP priorities: Healthy living; Parenting; Basic skills/employability
    skills; ICT skills & ICT based learning.
  • Develop a programme of summer schools for Y6 pupils and parents in
    their future secondary schools.
     
Lead Partner
Derwentside Education & Training Forum.
Impact by 2010
  • To have an integrated network of accessible learning opportunities
    which meets the needs of the communities of Derwentside and which
    supports and enhances traditional school or college based provision.
  • To have created a learning environment in Derwentside which has
    supported a climate of high expectations and increased opportunity.

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