Supporting Learners (IAG)
Unionlearn has developed a strategy based on the ‘network’ model to support the delivery of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) which reflects the needs of union reps, ULRs and union learners.
Supporting Learners better describes the activities of ULRs rather than the term Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG).
What does the unionlearn model look like?
- Central role of the ULR, in supporting, coaching, mentoring and signposting
- Working with a range of agencies who can offer services to union learners
- Agreements and joint actions for working together with the network
- Standards of service that union learners can expect of these partners
- Access to information and advice and resources for ULRs and union learners through the unionlearn learning & careers advice service
Who is in the network?
- The ULR and other union reps
- The unionlearn learning and careers advice service
- Unionlearn and other workplace learning centres
- Other learning and training providers
- Nextstep face to face services
- Employers
- Sector Skills Councils (SSCs)
What is the unionlearn learning & careers service?
A key development has been the launch in June 2007 of the unionlearn learning and careers advice service which is operated by learndirect-advice providing a free, impartial and confidential service to help union reps and members to develop new skills, improve their job prospects or change jobs.
There is a dedicated telephone number (08000 92 91 90) for union reps and union members to access the service, and a portal from the unionlearn website. The service is available in a number of languages.
What other resources are there for union reps?
Union reps also have access to a range of resources to help them guide and support others via the unionlearn learning and careers advice service portal and the publications area.
Sector specific careers
Most of the Sector Skills Councils produce careers information to help individuals find out what they need to do to progress in their current job or to change direction completely. For more information visit Sector specific careers information.
23 February 2010
Peterborough: Recession and Recovery Skills Roadshow Event
This free event is aimed at union officers and others in the East of England involved with workplace learning, providing all the information they need to support members facing redundancy and details of all the funding that is available. It would be particularly useful to ULRs and other union reps who are concerned about possible redundancies at their workplaces. Lunch will also be provided. Sessions/workshops include: Before, During, and After. Strategies for meaningful consultation during the downturn (ACAS); Working with Rapid Response (JobCentrePlus); Money matters & your members (FSA); Higher education in the workplace; Six Books Challenge
Southern and Eastern
23 February 2010
Harlow: Recession and Recovery Skills Roadshow Event
This free event is aimed at union officers and others in the East of England involved with workplace learning, providing all the information they need to support members facing redundancy and details of all the funding that is available. It would be particularly useful to ULRs and other union reps who are concerned about possible redundancies at their workplaces. Lunch will also be provided. Sessions/workshops include:
Before, During, and After. Strategies for meaningful consultation during the downturn (ACAS)
Working with Rapid Response (JCP)
Money matters & your members (FSA)
Higher education: Level 3 Qualifications in the workplace
Six Books Challenge
Southern and Eastern
4 February 2010
As a union learning representative, what would you give to find out more about Diplomas and 14-19 learning?
How about one day of your time? You can join a free 14-19 briefing workshop where you will receive an up-to-date electronic toolkit of information, strategies and support resources to use in your work with further education colleagues. The events are free to attend, including lunch and refreshments. Travel expenses can be claimed to an event in your region.
28 January 2010
Anglia Ruskin University's free tasters and discounted offer to union learners
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is delighted to offer the first 80 individual union learners to register the following two-work based blended learning degrees at a discounted rate:
1. Foundation Degree in Management - Year 1: £700; Year 2: £1500 – usually £3000 per year
2. Foundation Degree in Care Management - Year 1: £200; Year 2: £1000 – usually £3000 per year
Register before 31 March 2010
Southern and Eastern
22 January 2010
Accessing Higher Education posters and leaflets
Accessing Higher Education (HE) in the workplace project: poster and leaflet now available.
Southern and Eastern
12 January 2010
Supporting members into higher learning ULR module - SERTUC region
Further to the ‘Accessing HE in the workplace' project, we would like to signpost you to the supporting members into higher learning ULR module in the Southern and Eastern region.
Southern and Eastern
12 January 2010
Climbing Frame Newsletter – Issue 1
Welcome to the first edition of the Climbing Frame Newsletter. This quarterly Newsletter has been designed to keep you up to date with the exciting developments which are taking place with the Climbing Frame.
In this edition, you will find out about the Web-based Climbing Frame Project, see what work has been carried out and get an idea as to how it works. You can also find out information about how to take part in the Climbing Frame trials which are taking place in January and February.
11 January 2010
Web-based Climbing Frame Trials
If you are interested in taking part in the Web-based Climbing Frame trials or would like more information please email: climbingframe@tuc.org.uk
9 December 2009
Regional Supporting Learners (IAG) Event
This event will focus on the latest developments taking place on the 'Supporting Learners' agenda and an update on the new Adult Advancement and Careers Service. This event will provide you with the opportunity to share approaches and good practice. It will also look at regional initiatives that are being carried out
Midlands
2 December 2009
TUC/unionlearn success with higher level skills initiative
A trade union-led initiative to improve higher level skills in the North East has exceeded its targets of getting adults on to foundation degree courses or their equivalent.
As a region, the North East needs to strengthen its economy to align itself with other parts of the UK and driving up higher level skills is recognised as an important part of achieving that goal. The Higher Level Skills Project, which was started in October 2007 by unionlearn with the Northern TUC, is the first time the trade unions in the region have engaged potential learners in the workplace with higher level skills opportunities.
Northern
