About this site

Objective:

• Access other councils materials that may be of interest.
• To be kept up-to-date with developments in OD both through the web site and via newsletter.
• To provide a way of contacting people who may be able to assist or work with you on specific projects.
• Will identify gaps in council provision.

Background

• Workforce Development Plan Commitment
• I&DEA similar
• Dummy run with Microsoft DIY site
• Scottish Skills Fund Partnership between COSLA/SPDS

Development of Site

• Working GroupStirling Council- technical support
• Quality Scotland- surveyed councils
• Design Survey
• Collating results
• Identifying priority areas
• Identifying potential uses
• Encouraging councils to upload materials

Content/Layout

• Homepage
• Links
• Discussion forums
• Newsletter
• Search facility
• Password protected
• Upload documents
• Excellence Award summaries
• Potential for developing

Sustainability

• Commitment from:
• COSLA/Improvement Service/SPDS
• Councils
• Encourage culture of sharing
• Make it connected to wider environment
• Make it responsive
• Keep it up to date
• Links with:Executive
• NHS
• Etc

How to use it

• www.knowledgebankscotland.gov.uk
• Council password
• Administrator in each council to upload documents and to liaise with COSLA/SPDS
• Demonstration