Issue details

There is a need to develop and support learning and thinking with GM partners around the development of collaborative social learning. It is necessary to seek additional support to develop and embed the Communities of Practice model due to the capacity challenges amongst the GM Youth Justice Strategic Leads.

The anticipated outcomes of the model will include:

• Community of practice approach will be embedded within Youth Justice Services, with links to Children Services where relevant across GM.

• Young people in LAs across GM will benefit from improved practice knowledge and experience and sharing of best practice that arise from a process of collective learning amongst those delivering services in the YJ domain. This will include engaging in joint activities and discussions, sharing of experiences, learning and tools.

Dr Alex Chard was commissioned by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner to develop a package of collaborative social learning for Youth Justice.