Learning Nexus working with Dartmoor National Park Authority
Quality eLearning provider Learning Nexus working with Dartmoor National Park Authority via Teignbridge e-Academy.
Dartmoor National Park Authority is accessing eLearning solutions provided by Learning Nexus via the Teignbridge e-Academy who operate as a learning consortium. The courses have provided an opportunity to easily and effectively train staff who are posted over multiple sites making ease of access a key point in delivering training.
The Teignbridge e-Academy launched in October 2011, is a consortium established by Teignbridge District Council offering top quality training to organisations. Working in partnership with Learning Nexus the academy developed a brand new model for providing many eLearning solutions. The e-Academy gives access to over 200 courses, a cloud-based authoring tool, and a user-friendly Learning Management System. It is an innovative solution in the current economic climate, which helps to make a limited budget stretch further, for the most return on investment.
Dartmoor National Park Authority based in Bovey Tracey, Devon has been involved in offering eLearning via the Academy for just over a year and has found it extremely beneficial. The training offered suits the Authority as it is financially viable and very flexible in how it is delivered. Uptake has been steady but has been encouraged via a variety of approaches which have included; working closely with managers to highlight benefits for their teams and also offering the popular “lunch and learn” sessions where employees are provided with the opportunity to try the eLearning for themselves.
The introduction of mandatory training in Diversity, Data Protection and DSE has also influenced growth in uptake. Employees are engaging with the courses more after having had the experience of undertaking some training because they realise how effective, easy and accessible it is. The Authority is now also offering several language courses to employees which are becoming increasingly popular.
Neil White Head of HR for Dartmoor National Park Authority said about working with eLearning: “Dartmoor National Park Authority is really enjoying working with the Teignbridge e-Academy and Learning Nexus to offer eLearning. Providing eLearning has enabled the efficient delivery of training and it is our hope to grow the uptake of eLearning in the next year.”
Teignbridge Academy: The Teignbridge e-Academy is an innovative solution providing staff across many organisations with quality e-learning
Launched in October 2011 the e-Academy which is a consortium offering top quality training to organisations. Working in partnership with Learning Nexus the academy developed a brand new model for providing staff with many e-learning solutions. The e-Academy gives access to over 200 courses, a cloud-based authoring tool, and a user-friendly Learning Management System. It is an innovative solution in the current economic climate, which helps to make a limited budget stretch further, for the most return on investment.
The consortium currently includes Teignbridge District Council, Dartmoor National Park Authority, East Devon District Council, Mid Devon District Council, South Hams District Council, South Somerset District Council and Teign Housing and offers collaboration and sharing of best practice.
Dartmoor National Park Authority: Dartmoor National Park Authority is a special purpose local authority created under the Environment Act 1995. The Authority is a freestanding local authority employing around 100 staff and is governed by 22 appointed Members.
Dartmoor National Park Authority’s purposes under the Environment Act 1995 are:
- conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park;
- to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the area by the public.
In carrying out this work, we are also required to seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities within the National Park.
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There are 15 members of the National Parks family in the UK: Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor, Exmoor, Lake District, New Forest, Northumberland, North York Moors, Peak District, Pembrokeshire Coast, Snowdonia, South Downs, Yorkshire Dales, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, the Cairngorms and the Broads. National Parks are of special value to the whole nation because of their great beauty, their wildlife and cultural interests and the opportunities they offer for quiet enjoyment. However, they are not nationally owned - the land is in the hands of many landowners or occupiers including farmers. Over 34,500 people live in Dartmoor National Park and many millions of visits are made to it each year.