Learning Trust receiving financial, operational and strategic support for existing Hives and discussions about new Hives. A central part of this evaluation has been a consultation and critical reflection with all key stakeholders, looking back over the first two years of operation and sequentially looking forwards. As well as identifying impacts mentioned in the previous paragraph, a number of which were common to all stakeholders, there was a unanimous call for a continuation and expansion. When we talked of the project being two thirds of the way through the current grant period, there was worry expressed about its possible end, typified by the comment on page two. On the subject of strengthening the project, beneficiaries wanted a more formal mechanism for learner involvement, which is something we propose in the next section. 4.2 Recommendations On the basis of the research, we make the following recommendations: Increase human resource capacity: there was evidence to suggest that adding staff time to the Hives would increase their efficacy, impact and developmental potential. there were proposals for increasing the Increase number of courses: selection on offer to include employment ready/focused courses. This would also improve the potential for learner progression and attracting new service users. Adapt outcome measures: the current range of metrics does not totally capture and reflect the impact of the work, and needs to include annual number of learners (existing learners cannot currently be counted) and footfall figures. Consideration should be taken as to whether the number of qualifications gained should be the measure and not the number of people gaining qualificatiosn. Create a service user this would respond to the request to create a more formal and fundamental opportunity for learners to become involved
Learning Trust receiving financial, operational and strategic support for existing Hives and discussions about new Hives. A central part of this evaluation has been a consultation and critical reflection with all key stakeholders, looking back over the first two years of operation and sequentially looking forwards. As well as identifying impacts mentioned in the previous paragraph, a number of which were common to all stakeholders, there was a unanimous call for a continuation and expansion. When we talked of the project being two thirds of the way through the current grant period, there was worry expressed about its possible end, typified by the comment on page two. On the subject of strengthening the project, beneficiaries wanted a more formal mechanism for learner involvement, which is something we propose in the next section. 4.2 Recommendations On the basis of the research, we make the following recommendations: Increase human resource capacity: there was evidence to suggest that adding staff time to the Hives would increase their efficacy, impact and developmental potential. Increase number of courses: there were proposals for increasing the selection on offer to include employment ready/focused courses. This would also improve the potential for learner progression and attracting new service users. Adapt outcome measures: the current range of metrics does not totally capture and reflect the impact of the work, and needs to include annual number of learners (existing learners cannot currently be counted) and footfall figures. Consideration should be taken as to whether the number of qualifications gained should be the measure and not the number of people gaining qualificatiosn. Create a service user this would respond to the request to create a more formal and fundamental opportunity for learners to become involved
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