ABOUT US

Rhondda Cynon Taff Lifelong Learning Forum was established in 1997 as a voluntary body of representatives from across the Lifelong Learning field within RCT. The Forum merged with the Objective One Employability and Lifelong Learning Planning Group in September 2002.

What does the Forum do?

• The Forum seeks to enable all individuals to access and benefit from enhanced opportunities for lifelong learning, personal development and cultural enrichment.
  
• The new role will enable the Forum to see local and regional Priority 4 Objective One bids submitted within Rhondda Cynon Taf, and provide feedback to the Strategic Renewal Partnership.
  
• Contributes directly to the delivery of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Action Plan by establishing and agreeing strategic priorities for action, which will lead to sustainability.
  
• Takes advice from the Joint Technical Group on the viability, effectiveness and merit of individual initiatives and projects in determining whether they meet the aims of the Local Action Plan.
  
• Creates a framework to support the establishment of new, and the development of existing initiatives in the area.
  
• To provide a detailed monthly report to the Regeneration Partnership regarding projects discussed, with sufficient information so that an informed decision can be made on the projects acceptability.
  
• The Forum takes reports from relevant Action Groups and the network group on a regular basis.
  
• The Forum demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities, social inclusion and Communities First.
  
• The Forum meets monthly.

Chair:Jan Knight, Principal, Coleg Morgannwg
Vice Chair: Richard Morgan (Valleys Kids)

Jan Knight, Principal, Coleg Morgannwg	Richard Morgan (Valleys Kids)

Rhondda Cynon Taff Community Consortium for Education & Training Operational Structures