The Association is revising its Strategic Plan. This revision looks to plan for what the WEA should be in five years. In September, the WEA Trustees, Association Committee, Regional Chairs and Management Team will consider the goals that should be included in the Plan.
The proposal is to include four 'Statements of Direction' that have been slightly adapted from the current plan. From these we hope to devise strategic goals that are Association wide, written so we know when we've met them and capable of being prioritised, reviewed annually and so everyone involved in the WEA can see how what they do contributes to the plan. For that to happen, we need plenty of help in devising the goals. You can help by proposing a goal here by using the 'comments' below. Please comment as soon as possible and before 12th September.
The four proposed Statements of Direction for the WEA are:
Our
Work:
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The
WEA’s work is to develop a range of educational activities meeting the needs
and interests of adults returning to education to improve their skills and
knowledge for themselves, for their involvement in communities and workplaces
and their understanding of the world - its environment, societies and cultures.
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The
WEA’s work encourages all these adults to: become aware and involved in an
association that advocates continuing education as essential to democracy;
become more active citizens; and to play a vital role in taking that work
forward.
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The
methods of work used throughout the WEA reflect and reinforce democratic
educational principles
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The
WEA’s work includes campaigning, influencing and alliance building to ensure
that a high quality adult education is available to all through an
infrastructure of many providers – not just the WEA itself
Our
Workers:
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The
WEA’s workers include all those it pays to employ (staff and tutors) and those
who it uses as volunteers (in such activities as organising, promoting,
campaigning, evaluating, fund-raising and governance). Workers in the WEA are
capable, confident, resourceful, versatile and responsible for delivering the
work of the Association.
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Wherever
they are in the organisation, WEA workers have the information they need to do
their job and represent the WEA. This is accompanied by a range of appropriate
continuing professional development and training that is systematically part of
their work and informs their review and performance management.
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WEA
tutors are key to taking our work forward. They are expert in their subject and
in their teaching methods and develop these through reflective practice and
with others in a network of WEA tutors. They are involved in developing the
overall work of the Association and the relationship is professional but more
than just contractual. They meet all WEA students as equals and see themselves
as part of the Association as a whole.
Our
Supporters:
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The
WEA’s supporters act to further the aims of the Association and its work. They
include members, donors, supporters, affiliated organisations and other
partners. They understand the work of the WEA and how they can contribute as
volunteers or in other ways.
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Their
voice is heard through the Association and they seek to encourage all students
and potential students to hear of our work.
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The
structures through which supporters work are clear and communication with and
between supporters is effective and builds the WEA’s voice, work, resources and
reputation.
The
Money:
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The
Association gets its money from a range of sources including the LSC (and its
successor), other government departments and agencies, partner organisations,
learners and donors.
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It
uses it effectively and sustainably to maximise its impact in supporting the
work of the WEA. The Association continually looks to cost efficiencies to
maximise resource directed to the work, build reserves and minimise
environmental impact and carbon use.
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This
includes, where appropriate, technological solutions and review of operational
locations that are not directly linked to the provision of learning and
engaging with individuals, communities and partner organisations.
Please comment on these and propose specific goals that can be considered.
You can see a Powerpoint presentation around these plans here:
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