'The Learning Revolution' White Paper BIS

On 23 March 2009 the Government launched a White Paper 'The Learning Revolution' setting out its policy on Informal Adult Learning (IAL). See link below to download a copy of Learning Revolution.
http://www.dius.gov.uk/skills/engaging_learners

In 'The Learning Revolution' White Paper BIS acknowledged unionlearn*, particularly through the agency of its ULRs, as an important potential delivery partner for Informal Adult Learning.

Unionlearn is working jointly with BIS to introduce a plan for informal learning in the workplace which will:

• open up at least 50 Union learning centres for wider community use, including for self-organised learning
• widen the Collective Learning Fund (joint funding to support learning in the workplace) criteria to include informal adult learning in the workplace
• develop awareness raising materials and guidance on informal learning for ULRs
• use the Union 'Climbing Frame' tool to help ULRs understand the role of informal adult learning as part of a progression pathway
• widen the availability of pre-retirement activity in the workplace
• strengthen the evidence base for informal adult learning activity in the workplace
• scope a scheme to encourage employers, as part of their corporate social responsibility, to offer premises for informal learning free or at low cost to employees and/or for local community groups.

If you want to find out more about this plan and how you can get involved, please contact Joe Fearnehough, 0151 243 2565, E: jfearnehough@tuc.org.uk

Briefing document (300 words) issued 14 Dec 2009

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