An aspect report by HM Inspectorate of Education
May 2002
Foreword
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 The process of community learning
1.3 Community learning strategies
1.4 Community learning plans
1.5 The role of HM Inspectorate of Education in evaluating community learning
strategies and plans
1.6 Gathering the evidence for this report
2 The level of planning activity across local authorities
3 The role of the local authority
3.1 Leadership and co-ordination
3.2 Strategic planning
3.3 Promoting partnership
4 Planning and partnership working
4.1 Assessing needs
4.2 Content of plans
4.3 Structure and presentation of plans
4.4 Monitoring and evaluation
4.5 Ownership and commitment
4.6 Consultation and participation
5 Promoting key outcomes
5.1 Investment in community learning
5.2 Impact on learning opportunities
6 Summary of conclusions and recommendations
6.1 Current strengths
6.2 Issues for consideration
6.3 Recommendations
Appendix Local authorities visited by HM Inspectors
for this report