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East Midlands Councils Member Learning & Development Survey. July 2011. Purpose of the survey. To understand and support Member Learning and Development needs where appropriate To support those professionals responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of those needs. Some information….
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East Midlands Councils Member Learning & Development Survey July 2011
Purpose of the survey • To understand and support Member Learning and Development needs where appropriate • To support those professionals responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of those needs
Some information… • Survey live from 29/07/11 to 25/08/11 • 29 out of 46 LA’s responded • Survey comprised of 3 main areas: • Member L&D resources • Priority areas for Member L&D • Progress with the Regional Councillor Development Charter
The Benefits of the Survey (EMC) • To give a greater understanding of the impact that budget constraints are having on Member Learning and Development in order that regional (funded) support can be provided • To identify the priority areas for Member Learning and Development • To identify any additional support that Member Development Officers would find useful
Benefits to Authorities • Survey feedback will help shape/influence how regional funding can provide products/services to support member learning & development in authorities. • Sharing of information, experience, documentation, resources at network meetings and Communities of Practice (CoP’s)
Current Member L&D Budget Member L&D budgets ranged from: £3808 to £24,000 per annum
Potential RIEP Business Cases • Community Leadership Awards for Cllrs (accredited development) • Low Cost CPD Programme (knowledge briefings, policy areas) • Sub Regional Skills Development Programmes • Coaching/Mentoring/Facilitation Matching Tool • Action Learning Sets • Action Learning Facilitation Skills Programme