SC+-+Participation+&+Learning

|| Please find Equalities/Safeguarding policies under the Policy Page And minutes from last meeting below. || ||
 * Participation & Learning **
 * ==Meeting Date== || ==Meeting Notes== ||
 * 20th February 2013 || [[file:20th February P&L Minutes.doc]]
 * 17th October 2012 || [[file:17th October Proposal.doc]] ||
 * 15th August 2012 || [[file:15th August Proposal.doc]] ||
 * 2nd May 2012 || [[file:P&L Notes - 2nd May 2012.doc]] ||
 * 8th February 2012 Meeting Notes || [[file:P&L Notes - 8th Feb 2012.doc]] ||
 * 3rd Janurary 2012 Meeting Notes || [[file:P&L Notes - 3rd Jan 2012.doc]] ||
 * 20th December Meeting Notes || [[file:P&L Notes - 20th December 2011.doc]] ||
 * __Papers for meetng on Tuesday 20th 2011 4pm__
 * 25th October Meeting Notes || [[file:P&L Notes - 25th October 11.doc]] ||
 * ToR || [[file:Participation & Learning Committee ToR.doc]] ||
 * Terms of Reference **

The Participation & Learning Committee is a sub-committee of the Farm Board of Trustees.

The Committee shall have a minimum of four members, to be made up of trustees and staff, plus any co-opted members as required. Co-opted members shall not outnumber staff and trustees. The chair will be selected for each meeting on a rotational basis.
 * Membership **

There must be at least one member of staff and two trustees at each meeting. The Quorum is three people. The chair of the sub-committee and the Director will normally be required to attend all meetings of the Committee. Other staff, at the committee’s discretion, will be invited to attend meetings as required. This is particularly important where specific projects are being discussed.
 * Staff and Trustee Attendance **

It is considered good practice to have at least one member co-opted from outside the Farm. Ideally a co-opted member should have relevant experience in the community. Occasionally professional opinion may be sought; e.g. a Councilor or other leader in the community could be asked to attend.
 * Co-opted Members **

The Committee can meet as often as is thought necessary and in any event not less than four times a year.
 * Frequency of Meetings **

The Committee shall ensure that meetings are recorded and notes and recommendations are presented to the next full Board meeting by a Committee member.
 * Record of Meetings **


 * Functions of the Committee **
 * To lead and make recommendations on the development of the Farm’s:
 * Membership (subscribing membership must be discussed with F&M)
 * Partnerships
 * Volunteering programme
 * Learning programme
 * Community Liaison work (outreach & widening participation )
 * To foster good relations with all stakeholders and potential stakeholders
 * To oversee the ongoing development of an annual events programme in liaison with other sub committees as appropriate.
 * To identify gaps in our diversity and inclusion policy and recommend solutions.
 * To take account of and if possible to include the views of staff and volunteers when making recommendations to the Board.
 * To liaise with other sub committees and working parties as needed and in particular to ensure that the Farm is open and inclusive to all members of the community.
 * To develop selection, recruitment and interview policy and practice (with the Finance & HR Committee).
 * To act in accordance with Farm policies at all times.