Salford's strategy
Forward
Within Salford, an estimated 27% of people have some degree of difficulty with literacy and 29% with numeracy, although the scale of need varies across the city. This is above the national average of 24%.Salford Lifelong Learning Partnership is committed to raising the profile of Skills For Life. We recognise the importance of improving adult basic skills, not least because basic skills underpin all other learning and the development of skills. The Salford Skills For Life Strategy provides a framework for the development of Skills For Life within the city, in a coherent and inclusive way. It sets out our priorities for the planned organisation and delivery of provision across Salford.Through collaboration and increased partnership working I am convinced that we will ensure the successful implementation of the strategy.
Vision
The Salford Lifelong Learning Partnership has a vision for Salford where poor Skills for Life amongst its residents will be reduced and eventually eliminated. This will be achieved by increasing the coherence, quality, range and sustainability of provision through a co-ordinated, citywide approach.
Strategic Aims
In order to do this it has identified the following Strategic Aims:
1. Establish a framework for the development, monitoring and review of the Skills for Life Strategy. Report regularly to stakeholders on its effectiveness.
2. Secure adequate resources to support the implementation of the strategy and report on the effectiveness of their use.
3. Develop a consistent system of data collection across the city that will allow for accurate target setting and monitoring of achievement.
4. Raise the functional literacy and numeracy levels of the adult population through
- Collaborative working
- Improved planning
- Increasing the range of provision
- Placing quality standards at the heart of these developments
5. Improve the services available to those with Skills for Life difficulties, ensuring the engagement and co-operation of IAG services and other agencies that are in contact with target groups.
6. Secure the commitment of employers to raising the Skills for Life levels of their employees.
7. Develop the skills for work of local people.
8. Place family literacy, language, ESOL, numeracy and financial literacy programmes at the heart of measures to improve the Skills for Life of families.
9. Increase the number of adults improving their literacy, numeracy, ESOL and language and achieving accreditation.10. Develop a communications strategy that will
- Promote Skills for Life across the city
- Disseminate information and good practice
- Inform stakeholders about the progress and success of the strategy
The strategy report is available for download if you choose to view it (Adobe PDF format, 615kb).