WTTW was formed to implement the Learning and Skills Council's 'Working Together' Strategy through a key strategic learning partnership.

The Aim of WTTW is to:

‘Increase access to learning opportunities for the voluntary and community Sector in Tyne & Wear’

The Objectives of WTTW are:

Influence and progress the implementation of the 'Working Together' Strategy at sub-regional and local level.

• Support and advise on the implementation of the strategy
• Monitor progress against the implementation plan of the strategy
• Promote and adhere to the principles of equality and diversity
• Share good practice
• Disseminate information
• Raise appropriate funding to support the work of the Consortium
• Influence regional and national strategies to ensure that the needs of the Voluntary and Community Sector are taken into consideration
• Raise awareness and the profile of the VCS organisations within Tyne and Wear, as providers of training and other services

You can download a copy of the Terms of Reference for WTTW and a copy of the Learning and Skills Council's 'Working Together' Strategy from our downloads page .

Membership :

There are two categories of membership:

The Strategic Group

• Ensure that all aspects of the consortium’s remit are delivered;
• Direct the delivery of the action plan;
• Provide strategic direction to the Operations Team and Task Groups;
• Represent the views of the entire membership to the LSC, regional consortium etc;
• Secure funding to support all aspects of the consortium’s work.

The Information Network

• Receive and disseminate information;
• Respond to requests for views / information;
• Feed information into the consortium via their Steering Group representative;
• Actively participate in events;
• Actively participate in workforce development;
• Promote and provide learning to other VCS organisations;
• Undertake capacity building and share best practice;
• Work to engage hard to reach learners.

Read Membership Guidance Notes

Complete the online application form

Contact Details:

WTTW
c/o Pentagon Partnership
The Shiremoor Centre
Earsdon Road
Shiremoor
NE27 0HJ

Telephone: (0191) 2008516

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