The RCN and Unionlearn
The RCN and Unionlearn have a history of effectively working together in partnership for the benefit of learning representatives throughout the UK. Here are some examples of what is happening:
England
The RCN has implemented several local and national projects in England since 1999. Learn more about the previous and current projects and how you can get involved by viewing The RCN and Unionlearn Projects in England (PPT 538KB).
The current large scale project is entitled Sustaining learning and skills in the workplace; supporting ULRs in developing learners. The steering committee for this project met for the first time on 15 July 2009.
You can keep up to date with the progress of the project by viewing the quarterly project outcome reports and key messages.
Many publications on these page are in PDF format - see how to access PDF files.
Project Outcomes
Download the Q1 Project Outcome report (Word 75KB)
Download the Q2 Project Outcome report (Word 87KB)
Download the Q3 Project Outcome report (PDF 91KB)
Download the Q4 Project Outcomes report (Word 103KB)
Download the ULF Round 12 End of year report 31/03/10 (Word 231KB)
Download the Q5 Project Outcomes report (Word 113KB)
Download the Q6 Project Outcomes report (Word 116KB)
Download the Q7 Project Outcomes report (Word 122KB)
Download the Q8 Project Outcomes report (PDF 135KB)
Project Key Messages
Download the key messages from the 15th July 2009 meeting (PDF 33KB)
Download the key messages from the 30th September 2009 meeting (PDF 37KB)
Download the key messages from the 2nd December 2009 meeting (Word 185KB)
Download the key messages from the 30th March 2010 meeting (Word 185KB)
Download the key messages from the 29th June 2010 meeting (Word 186KB)
Download the key messages from the 16th November 2010 meeting (Word 185KB)
Download the key messages from the 29th March 2011 meeting (PDF 47KB)
Wales
Val Bailey, a Professional Practice Co-ordinator who works for the RCN in Wales, tells us how she has been able to work with unionlearn:
"I work closely with the TUC Learning Services in Wales which gives me access to all other unions involved with Unionlearn. This includes attendance at seminars, forums and conferences. It has been of particular help in the basic skills agenda as many other unions have expertise in this area. I have worked with Basic skills Cymru to consider some of the basic skills problems for our members in Wales. I am also working with NIACE Dysgu Cymru to support overseas nurses and health care assistants on a learning event to celebrate their contribution to nursing.
"I work across all the NHS trusts in Wales where RCN learning representatives are employed. Success stories include seminars, forums and conferences for health care support workers organised by RCN learning representatives. I work closely with the independent sector where RCN learning representatives are employed and I am also working in partnership with one large nursing home in Tenby considering the needs of overseas health care workers.
"Also working closely with Swansea Local Health Board examining the needs of those working in the independent sector in that area and how the Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) can support them.
"I recently supported a WULF event at Glyndwr University where one of our RCN learning representatives is based."