1. The Skills Pledge in Action Addressing Skills for Life in the Workforce Andy Brickles FBU Regional Lifelong Co-ordinator (East Midlands)

2. Andy Brickles Region 6 Co-ordinator The Skills Pledge in Action Skills for Life – The FBU Approach In a Fire and Rescue Service context, improved SfL are an essential element in delivering all aspects of the services objectives and for enhancing personal development. Learning opportunities should be made available to all staff and the organisational aspiration should be the attainment of numeracy, literacy and ICT skills at level 2 for all staff. From recruitment to retirement SfL improvement should be encouraged, supported and developed.’ Achieved only in partnership with the Trade Union, Employers and Employees

3. The Skills Pledge in Action Challenge the Fire Service Partnership Approach Skills Pledge Andy Brickles Region 6 Co-ordinator

4. Andy Brickles FBU Region 6 Co-ordinator Challenge the Fire Service Aim & Purpose Recognise SfL impinges on all aspects of work regardless of ranks/ grades/ or roles Improving their skills as employees and at home Increase awareness and enthusiasm for SfL within the organisation Gives learners self- esteem with potential of gaining a qualification

5. Andy Brickles Region 6 Co-ordinator Challenge the Fire Service Critical success factors for the event: Commitment of the Chief Fire officer and Senior Management Team. An identified local ‘lead ‘ or ‘champion’ for the event. Support of the local Union Learning Representative. An event date firmly fixed in the calendar. An additional contribution to the Prize Draw fund. Confidentially

6. Challenge the Fire Service How to make your event work: Advance planning and publicity Setting up and briefing staff Running the event on the day Andy Brickles Region 6 Co-ordinator

7. Challenge the Fire Service How has the Challenge worked in the East Midland Fire Service Andy Brickles Region 6 Co-ordinator