Multi-Agency Team Development
Increasing the capacity to work together effectively is crucial in today's children's workforce. As multi-agency teams become ever more important in the delivery of the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and the development of extended schools, the Multi-Agency Team Development Programme helps improve their effectiveness.
The Multi-Agency Team Development Programme enables participants to develop team-working skills and behaviours so they can address the challenges of delivering the outcomes resulting from the ECM agenda. The programme develops effective teamwork that crosses agency boundaries to deliver improved working environments and better outcomes for children, young people, families and those working with them.
Key facts
- To participate in the programme your team must be supported by a team sponsor. The sponsor is ideally a senior leader in a local authority or another setting who can engage with and nominate a viable team.
- The programme is experiential with learning primarily taking place through reflection and dialogue.
Duration
Six months
Delivery method
The programme includes a personality and team assessment tool, a residential event, three one-day events focusing on skills, tools and techniques related to multi-agency working, a real-life project in the team's locality.
Who can apply?
Multi-agency teams at any stage of formation who are committed to their development. Teams can consist of about 6 to 10 members and may be focused on one site or drawn from across a locality. Teams should include representatives from at least three statutory government agencies, plus one extended school or children's centre. Voluntary and community sector members can also take part.
Next application round
Open throughout the year
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