When negotiating channels are established with the employer it is time to discuss making a learning agreement. This practical guide for trade union reps and officers discusses what learning agreements are, what they should cover and provides a template for a framework agreement highlighting Equality and Diversity questions as well as model agreements for specific areas such as English and Maths learning, setting up learning centres and supporting learners at the workplace and apprenticeships.

The guide aims to give ideas and help in pinning down what the relevant areas of learning agenda are in different workplaces and industries.