Resources for ULRs

Quick access to lists of downloadable resources for union learning reps

• ULR network
• ULR toolkit
• ULR newsletters
• Learning questionnaires/surveys
• Learning agreements
• CareerPlus
• Lending libraries
• Skills for life
• ULR training course materials

There are also links to other relevant websites where you will find the most up to date information about various learning initiatives.

Can't find what you are looking for? Do you have any useful example documents that you would like to share with other Prospect ULRs? Please contact us at learningservices@prospect.org.uk

ULR Network

Want to find details of other Prospect ULRs in your area, or sector, to share ideas and experiences, why not set up a local union learning networking group. We are drawing up a list of Prospect ULRs and hope to make this available online to Prospect members, but need to get permission from individual ULRs first (for data protection reasons). Watch this space....

ULR toolkit

The toolkit is a collection of our key resources for ULRs:

ULR newsletter

We produce a Prospect learning and skills focused newsletter on a regular basis for ULRs and those interested in the learning agenda. Contains useful hints and tips, plus featured articles on learning related initiatives.

Learning questionnaires/surveys

Therre are various resources that can help you produce your own online survey such as Survey Monkey. They are usually simple to design, launch and analyse, although there may be some cost involved.

Prospect offers a on-line survey facility using a software tool called snap. If you would like to take advantage of this facility or find out more about the service, please contact jonathan.green@prospect.org.uk.

Learning Agreements

Learning Agreements are negotiated with employers to demonstrate a commitment to working with unions to promote life long learning. They also serve as an opportunity for employers to recognise the ULR role and agree paid time off to carry out the associated duties.

Visit the unionlearn website for information about negotiating learning agreements.

If you would like help in setting up a learning agreement with your employer please contact rachel.bennett@prospect.org.uk.

Careerplus

CareerPlus is Prospect's career development package, containing a range of online worksheets and resources, designed to help people manage their career in a changing environment.

Lending Libraries

Prospect has five free self-study CD lending libraries available to members and their families.

Skills for Life

Skills for Life is the national strategy for improving adult literacy and numeracy in England. It encompasses the following areas:

Numeracy and literacy

In 2004 the government commissioned Lord Leitch to review the skills of the adult population currently in work against specific targets. The results indicated that millions of adults in the UK did not have the equivalent of a Level 2 qualification (Equivalent to 5 GCSE's grades A-C) in either maths and/or English. The government responded by creating funding and learning initiatives to help adults achieve this level of qualification.

The website Move on and Get On at Work is just one organisation which was set up to help provide learners and employers with support and assistance in gaining up to a Level 2 qualification.

The website contains free resources and mini tests which help assess an individuals current level. Move on will also come to the workplace and help to deliver work based assessments (Get on at Work)

Did you know? If your maths and English qualifications are over 15 years old, you should consider updating them with the new qualifications.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Funding for ESOL courses has recently been reduced, however some local colleges are still providing classes free of charge. For up to date information visit the DirectGov website.

IT Skills

Funding for IT skills courses has recently been reduced, however some local colleges and schools still offer beginner classes free of charge. For up to date information visit the DirectGov website.

Don't forget Prospect's own free IT skills lending library.

Useful websites

Unionlearn - www.unionlearn.org.uk

The UK citizens' government website - www.direct.gov.uk