Collaborative working. 9.1 The University recognises the strength of collaborative arrangements, including the benefits of scale, increased engagement with students and potential applicants, enhanced co- ordination and reduced duplication. In 2017-18 we will continue to build on existing partnerships, including the IntoUniversity Bristol South centre developed with the Universities of Bath and Exeter.
9.2 We will collaborate with eleven universities in the South West region to fund, maintain, develop and promote the careers support websites managed by the Western Vocational Progression Consortium (WVPC): Lifepilot engaging and supporting mature and part-time students15 and Careerpilot16 providing pathway and progression information for 13-19 year olds. We will continue to support the development of the websites, develop further strategies to embed the websites into outreach and IAG activities, maintain the 'Parent's Zone’ developed as part of the National Networks for Collaborative Outreach (NNCO) initiative, set and monitor milestones for inclusion in the OFFA monitoring report and explore funding opportunities for the development of additional resources to support schools in providing IAG about progression to higher education. 15 xxx.xxxx-xxxxx.xx.xx 16 xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
9.3 As mentioned above, the University is a member of the Western Outreach Network (WON), part of the HEFCE funded NNCO. The evaluation taken place so far has shown that the WON adds significant value to the outreach work delivered by the partner institutions. Data indicates that: the engagement of schools with outreach activities has increased; aspirations to progress to higher education have been raised; and the resource benefits of collaboration have been realised. As a result of this, the universities involved in the WON have decided to sustain the network beyond the current HEFCE funding period through subscription. The Coordinator will be retained on part-time basis to maintain communications with schools and organise collaborative outreach activities for pre-16 students in the WON area. The WON will be managed through the Western Progression Vocational Consortium (WPVC) Board along with Careerpilot and the Western Access Progression Agreement (WAPA). The Universities of the West of England, Bath and Bath Spa are all represented on both groups and also work together to increase the progression to higher education of mature students in the local area.
9.4 At a national level, the University will cont...
Collaborative working. 4.1 The Parties intend to share information (some of which will be confidential in nature) in order that they can maximise the benefits delivered to the residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Xxxxx and to identify projects and activities which the Foundation can provide in an effective manner.
4.2 The Parties agree to work together in a spirit of mutual trust and in good faith and co-operation to identify and agree suitable projects and activities (having regard for the suitability of the site, health and safety factors, and other issues).
4.3 Having identified projects or activities that the Parties wish to support, the Parties will agree how they will be funded, which may involve The Foundation raising additional funds.
4.4 The Parties agree to retain full independence from each other and to enter a Project Agreement (as defined in paragraph 7) in respect of each matter in which they have agreed to collaborate.
4.5 The Foundation acknowledges that:
4.5.1 where the Council are owners and / or managers of the green spaces which it wishes to enhance, then the Council has the power to give or deny permission for any projects, events or other activities The Foundation wishes to fund or carry out in their respective parks and green space and the Council shall have absolute discretion over whether a particular project or activity within its administrative area proceeds; and
4.5.2 where the Council are trustees of green spaces the Council will notify The Foundation of this and the parties recognise that the Council will be acting in its capacity as trustee (Trustee) and that accordingly decisions taken by the Council in respect of those green spaces will be subject to the decision making process and constitutions which apply to any such trust.
4.6 The Council acknowledges that the Foundation’s funds must be utilised to enhance parks and green spaces and that otherwise funds are used to provide for the running costs of The Foundation.
4.7 The Parties agree to notify the other as soon as they become aware of any matter which could disrupt, delay or prevent progress on any agreed projects or activities under this MoU or otherwise impact on the projects or activities of one of the Parties. The Parties shall work to the principle of ‘no surprises’.
Collaborative working. 4.2.1 Xxxxx Xxxx is committed to collaborative working to support widening participation and access in the broadest possible sense. We have demonstrated this through our role as lead partner for the London East Thames Gateway Aimhigher partnership, lead partner for the London Excellence Hub (which supported work with gifted and talented young people throughout London), and active member of the London West, Central and North Aimhigher partnership. We recognise the importance of these collaborative networks, which we have worked hard to build. We will commit resources to help maintain them, and Xxxxx Xxxx will work with the schools, further education colleges, HEIs, local authorities and other organisations currently involved in Aimhigher to explore the best way to maintain formal and informal networks in London. To facilitate this, we are in discussion with the developers of AccessHE, a new social enterprise that is seeking to take forward some selected aspects of the collaborative and targeted programmes of the current Aimhigher partnerships in London. These discussions are taking place through our established regional membership association, London Higher. We will also explore other models for continued collaborative working at both a regional and sub-regional level.
4.2.2 We will continue to commit resources to collaborative work with charities and other external organisations involved in widening participation and access. This will include groups such as IntoUniversity, a well established programme that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress to higher education, and Generating Genius, which seeks to encourage and develop talented students from under-represented backgrounds to aspire to professions in scientific research, medicine and engineering. We will also work in collaboration with the Social Mobility Foundation, an education charity that supports high achieving Year 12 students from low income backgrounds.
Collaborative working. 7.1 The Parties agree that the activities under this Agreement shall be performed in:
(a) good faith;
(b) accordance with the law;
(c) a good and workmanlike manner; and
(d) accordance with good industry practice.
7.2 The Parties may decide to disclose (subject to procurement, data protection and confidentiality restrictions) to each other all relevant information, data, documents, reports and opinions with respect to the work carried out as part of the collaboration.
7.3 The Parties agree to:
(a) take on, manage and account to each other for the performance of their respective roles and responsibilities;
(b) each deploy appropriate resources to the collaboration (having regard to the principles in clause 18 (Cost of Supporting the Vision)) and no Party shall be expected to complete a disproportionate amount of the work involved.
Collaborative working. Bath Spa University has been proactive in a number of regional partnerships that have worked to develop initiatives that encourage participation in higher education, some for over a decade, including the Aimhigher West Area Partnership and its precursor projects, the Western Foundation Degree Consortium and the WVLLN. We are also a founder member of Universities South West, a regional partnership of 13 higher education institutions in south west England. The University’s commitment to partnership working through greater collaboration with regional higher education institutions, local further education colleges and others is one of seven key themes in the University’s Strategic Action Plan 2009/10 to 2011/12. The University’s objectives will continue to be set firmly within national policies for education, and as we await the 2011 Higher Education White Paper, we will be seeking opportunities for collaborative working to contribute to Government educational policies, particularly those concerned with improving opportunities, accessibility and social mobility for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The University’s foundation degree provision is mainly delivered through the Wessex Partnership with six further education colleges and two private providers. This strategic partnership underlines the University’s regional role and provides learners from under-represented groups with an opportunity to study a higher education programme at a local college. The evidence from HESA performance indicators consistently shows that foundation degree provision through the Wessex Partnership is attracting higher proportions of young entrants from low participation neighbourhoods, mature entrants, and mature entrants from low participation neighbourhoods than the University’s first degree programmes. Appendix 1 of the University’s Access Agreement 2011/12 describes the outreach activity associated with supporting our partnership institutions and foundation degree students. Expenditure from additional fee income will continue to support the costs associated with maintaining and developing the Wessex Partnership.
Collaborative working. Collaboration with other HEIs and agencies will be key to the successful delivery of improved support for widening participation and access to schools, colleges and local communities. SOAS is an active member in a number of networks relating to widening participation and access. Involvement in these networks have enabled us to increase the scope and reach of our work in attracting disadvantaged students as well as contributing to raising aspirations of students irrespective of which institution they may go to. We will commit resources to key networks such as National Routes into Languages programme and the Linking London Lifelong Learning Network. In addition, we will be supporting new collaborative arrangements such as Access HE (formerly Aimhigher WECAN) and the Bloomsbury Specialist HEI Group. The Bloomsbury Specialist HEI Group consists of specialist institutions who aim to raise aspirations and widen subject choices for disadvantaged groups. SOAS is actively exploring opportunities for collaborative work across the Bloomsbury consortium based upon the strengths of the respective institutions to form a cost-efficient approach to outreach. We will review all collaborative arrangements during this year to ensure they meet our widening access and outreach objectives under the new fees regime.
Collaborative working. The Parties agree to adopt the following collaborative working principles when carrying out the Project:
Collaborative working. Collaboration within the Council
5.4.1 To ensure that all sections of the Council are fully aware of the RLDP preparation process and its progress, presentations and meetings will be held with relevant senior council officers in all affected departments. This is intended to enable discussion of all aspects and in particular to allow issues to be raised and acknowledged, fully considered and addressed.
5.4.2 For more detailed involvement, TWGs will be established to address specific policy areas such as housing (and affordable housing), employment or environmental issues, and where necessary area-based community issues. The TWGs will include Council Officers with responsibility for areas including Planning, Highways, Engineering, Drainage and Flood Management, Biodiversity, Economic Development, Housing, Education and Public Health, although this list is not exhaustive. As indicated above, specific relevant or interested Key stakeholders will be invited where appropriate to participate in these groups. Collaboration with outside bodies
5.4.3 Collaboration at a sub-regional and regional level through meetings will take place to ensure there is consistency between adjoining areas. Most external bodies, authorities and infrastructure providers with an interest or input into the development of the RLDP will be included on the lists of stakeholders and are likely to be involved in stakeholder meetings and relevant TWG discussions. However, in many cases more specific collaboration will be required or will be beneficial.
5.4.4 This may include collaborating to ensure that appropriate infrastructure will be available at the right time for new development, collaboration with neighbouring authorities
Collaborative working. Each of the Partners commits to sharing their existing business and work plans over the coming year to identify where resources might be shared, if efficiencies can be achieved and to strive to ensure best value for the wider third sector and other stakeholders. They will work to identify key priorities, informed by the sector, and to achieve a new and co-ordinated infrastructure support mechanism through working together. We will seek to manage the increased expectations of the sector from statutory partners by continuing to build good working relationships. The core strands of work of the intermediary organisations are:
1. Volunteers support services
2. Volunteering
3. Support and advice to community organisations
4. Support to new, emerging and existing social enterprise organisations Each intermediary has its plan based on local need and demand. By working together, we will be able to identify more clearly how a collaborative approach meets the priorities of the Single Outcome Agreement and other local drivers. Through a shared approach, we aim to achieve equity of access and support across Argyll and Bute and a fit for purpose infrastructure which continues to provide services in response to local need. An example of ongoing collaboration is delivery of STEP programme (Skills Transfer for Effective Partnerships) - all the CVS Partners in Argyll and Bute are involved in this programme.
Collaborative working. The JSCD brings together SYFRA and SYP to deliver a better Community Safety service together, in the face of shared business challenges. This is a joint collaboration, led by SYFRA. The respective Community Safety teams in South Yorkshire have already demonstrated collaboration in their work, and this new department will utilise this partnership further to deliver a service with more efficiency and effectiveness for both organisations across its Community Safety activities. South Yorkshire communities, when consulted on the SYFRA strategy, stated, “Most respondents supported the commitment to work more closely with the police and ambulance services”. The JCSA is committed to collaborating and consistently monitoring and improving its services to ensure it is doing this as effectively as it can.
