AGENDA FOR NORTHERN IRELAND IMPACT FORUM MEETING 16 JUNE - PRINCES TRUST 9.30
Arrivals - tea/coffee
9.45
Welcomes and introductions
10.00 Chair's Opening Remarks + Agenda and Desired Outcomes
Desired Outcomes - By the end of our discussions we will have (a) identified 3-4 recommendations to Gov/decision makers/funders in relation to adult learning and health; (b) identified areas/topics for research to strengthen evidence base for recommendations; (c) identified and agreed any actions needed before the next plenary meeting of IF in Sept.
10.10 EAAL in the UK - Jan Eldred (LWI) 10.20 Presentations on Theme of Adult Learning and Health: • • • •
Paper from Learning & Work Institute - Kathryn James Paper from Big Lottery - Norrie Breslin Paper from Community Development Health Network - Joanne Morgan Paper from Carnegie Trust - Jane Wilde
11.10 Q&A 11.20 Comfort Break 11.30 Small group Work - split into 3 groups to look at following Qs: 1. What contributions does Adult Learning make to improving health and well being? Identify examples of good practice. 2. What policy/funding/practice changes would increase the effectiveness of these contributions? Agree 3-4 recommendations 3. What research/action is needed to provide a stronger evidence base for your recommendations?
11.35 Small Group work 12.15 Feedback and some initial narrowing of the recommendations list 12.35 Next Steps
- further refining recommendations - response to Draft Programme for Government
12.55 Next Meeting details 13.00 LUNCH