The SWMLAC guidelines (http://www.swmlac.org.uk/mli/policy.htm) echo Paul
and Towse's comments: consultation and agreement are essential to the
process. The toolkit also contains useful checklists of the kind of things
to look at and a couple of examples of education policies.
Robin Clutterbuck
White Rook Consultancy
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Sent: 31 October 2002 14:58
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Subject: Re: Education Policies
I Couldn't agree more with Towse - I have worked as policy consultant (on a
range of policies but specialising in Drug Policy) and everyone at first
says "why don't we just take and adapt slightly someone elses policy" -
whilst the "things" a policy might include might be common one cannot
underestimate the "process" of bringing together a policy that "belongs" not
only to the organisation staff but also to the users - so consulting with
those that use the service (yes including children!) is central to bringing
together policies.
best,
Paul Conneally
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: Education Policies
Dear All,
Sorry to be provocative but I would suggest that while the process of
constructing a policy might be similar - (and there are endless guides
available showing how to do this in house if you don't want to employ a
consultant) - the final policy should be unique to an organisation, its aims
and collections. To suggest a template might be to encourage a dangerous
homogeneity of thinking that would dull creativity and self expression.
In my experience many people come unstuck because they don't, or are not
given the time to, do the initial background work that should inform any
policy and are then in a situation where a document is hurried through and
not necessarily thought through or 'owned' by the rest of the organisation.
Towse Harrison
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To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: Education Policies
> Re: Education Policies, I wonder if some kind of template exists?
>
> Mike Hardman
> Grosvenor Museum Chester
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jo Kemp [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 30 October 2002 16:25
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Education Policies
> >
> > As we all need to write and update our education / access / inclusion /
> > outreach policies from time to time and it is helpful to see how others
> > have
> > approached them - could this be something that is added to the GEM
> > website?
> > Examples of some policies / how to start / what to include etc???
> >
> > Jo Kemp
> > Education & Access Manager
> > Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
> > Nottingham Castle
> > Nottingham, NG1 6EL
> >
> > Tel: (0115) 9153691
> > Fax: (0115) 9153653
> > Email: [log in to unmask]
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Sarah Ward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: 30 October 2002 15:19
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: Education Policies mark three
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > It seems to be the season for education policies! I'm about to start
> > writing one for the Essex Police Museum and would be very grateful to
see
> > some examples:
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> > (apologies also for hijacking the e-mail)
> > Yours,
> > Sarah
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From: Janine Marriott[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > > Reply To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Sent: 30 October 2002 11:09
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Education Policies mark two
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > > I am also about to write an education policy for Daventry Museum.
Could
> > > anyone e-mail education policies to me too at:
> > > museum @daventrydc.gov.uk.
> > >
> > > (Sorry to hijack your e mail Claire.)
> > > Thanks
> > > Janine
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: claire adler [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > > Sent: 30 October 2002 10:55
> > > To: [log in to unmask]
> > > Subject: Education Policies
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear All
> > >
> > > I am about to embark on writing a new education policy, as ours
is
> > > chronically out of date. I was wondering if anyone had any examples
of
> > > policies they have written in consultation with other staff and their
> > > audience, that they could email to me?
> > >
> > > Many thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Claire
> > >
> > > Claire Adler
> > > Hackney Museum
> > > Hackney Technology and Learning Centre
> > > 1 Reading Lane
> > > Hackney
> > > E8 1GQ
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> > > Fax: 020 8356 2563
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