Dear all

Some places have become available for a free half day training session on developing an outcomes framework for archives.

To book a place please visit the event website: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4547656162

Developing an Outcomes Framework for Archives

Venue: The National Archives, Kew

Date: 05.12.12 13.00 – 16.30

Cost: free. Tea and coffee provided

Introduction

One of the modern challenges to public services is to be able to demonstrate that investment and action are improving people's lives.

Archives, perhaps now more than ever before, must demonstrate the contribution they make to better outcomes for individuals, communities and places.

An Outcomes Framework has been developed by the Chief Cultural & Leisure Officers Association (CCLOA) and the Local Government Association (LGA). The Outcomes Framework will help you measure and evidence the difference your service makes and its contribution to local priorities. It will also help you make the case for continued investment of public money.

Aims of the training session

This free half day training session will:

• Introduce the outcomes framework for culture and sport and explain how it can help
• Show how the framework can be used at a local level by creating an outcomes triangle, logic model, evidence list and performance indicators
• Include a practical demonstration of the web tools

Following the training CLOA and TNA will be seeking case studies to build the existing web resource and would welcome your commitment to using the outcomes framework and sharing your examples and experience.

Timetable

1300 – 1315 Arrival and tea/coffee

1315 – 1415 An introduction to the outcomes framework

·         Benefits of developing your own framework

·         Elements of the framework – outcomes triangle, logic model, evidence list and performance indicators

·         Web demonstration

1415-1430     Break

1430-1545     Practical exercise – creating your own outcomes framework

1545-1600     Questions and next steps

Preparation

Please bring your corporate plan and service plan, as these will be useful for the practical exercise. 

Following the training we will be seeking to develop case studies to build the existing web resource and would welcome your commitment to using the outcomes framework and sharing your examples and experience with us.

With best wishes

Isobel

Isobel Siddons | Head of Engagement| Archives Sector Development 
The National Archives | Kew | Richmond | Surrey TW9 4DU | 020 8392 5330 x2271  www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives