The group has met on two occasions and is considering the OfSTED service indicators and seeking to develop performance indicators which related to widening participation in learning and the quality of teaching.

It has been agreed that the work of the Group will be subsumed by the SW Lifelong Learning Planning Group.

At the last meeting of the group on 20 September, the group received a presentation from Ben Johnson Hill Associates on their pilot work, in conjunction with NIACE (National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education) on developing performance data and indicators for adult learning. Three of the authorities present (Devon, Dorset and Cornwall) are part of the Phase 1 work with reports due in November. Phase 2 work is expected in January 2001 and all other authorities present expressed a strong interest in taking part. This work will make a significant contribution to establishing a national framework for benchmarking of adult learning at a time when the rigours of Best Value and the requirements of the new funding body for adult learning, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) are making considerable demands on adult learning staff.

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Chair of Service Group

Graham Peck

Plymouth City Council

01752 307491
graham.peck@plymouth.gov.uk

SWB Link Officer (Champion)

Paul Hope
Education Officer
Torbay Council

01803 208224
paul.hope@torbay.gov.uk