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Joint learning committee: terms of reference Role The overall aim of the group will be to promote, initiate, support and monitor lifelong learning activities across the site. It will work to make learning opportunities as accessible and affordable as possible to all employees, enabling them to increase skills and maximise their own potential. Membership The steering group will comprise of [number to be agreed at each site] nominated union learning representatives, (ULRs), a senior union representative from each recognised union, a senior operations manager, representatives from the human resources and training functions, a project worker/advisor from the relevant trade unions and a nominated person from the partner college. The group will also reserve the right to co-opt representatives from other outside agencies to assist as and when necessary. Meeting arrangements The steering group will meet on a regular basis as required, but no less than six times per year. The group will be chaired by the operations manager and the ULR co-ordinator will take responsibility for collating items and compiling the agenda. Action points from the meeting will be recorded by a nominated member of the group. Responsibilities ❙ identify learning needs and aspirations of employees on site in line with the ULR learning needs analysis ❙ develop and promote a range of on-site learning initiatives, to encourage individuals back into learning, including a designated learning centre on site ❙ monitor and evaluate activities, feedback and effectiveness of the initiative in accordance with agreed criteria ❙ work together with colleges and other outside bodies to maximise potential for learning opportunities ❙ identify funding, both internal and external, to assist with
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