1. Every college needs a learning rep! ULR? What does a ULR do? Why is a college learning rep important? Your challenge

2. Every college needs a learning rep! Role of the ULR Raising awareness and promoting the value of learning Providing information on learning Working with members to identify learning needs Working with employers and other partners to improve access to learning opportunities Monitoring the quality of provision and supporting equal opportunities in learning

3. Every college needs a learning rep! Why college learning reps are important Supporting the college rep in building a team of activists in your college Supporting the college rep in recruiting new members NUT as an ‘Education’ Union – www.teachers.org.uk/campaignswww.teachers.org.uk/campaigns Supporting the college rep in retaining members by offering free training and CPD opportunities through Union membership – www.teachers.org.uk/courseswww.teachers.org.uk/courses Working with the division ULR and other local colleges ULRs to create learning and professional development opportunities for members (cluster group opportunities)

4. Every college needs a learning rep! Your challenge To consider becoming a learning rep in your college or to tell others about the role and recruit them. Learning.reps@nut.org.uk