Regional Networks
A number of Regional Networks are coordinated by the SDSA within this collaborative East Midlands learning project.
- CPD Partnership (School workforce)
- Early Years Network
- School Improvement Group (Web links below)
- Admissions Group
- SEN/Inclusion CPD Group
These networks are ones that have been requested by local authorities to bring together heads of service, service managers and other colleagues.
These networks exist to add value to work underway within the region. They provide:- excellent professional development for those who attend
- economies of scale to do things together better on a regional basis and prevent reinventing wheels
- support for policy development and introduction of initiatives
- an opportunity to develop regional projects that serve areas of common need.
The purpose and agenda of these regional networks are defined by the local authority colleagues who attend, although other national and regional partners are often also active network members. The SDSA's role is to provide the additional facilitation capacity that has been identified as an essential element in sustainable networks.
The current list of networks includes those listed below