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(d)(e)(f)judgements of all relevantinformationmaking suggestions about learningneeds and a plan of action forachieving themdiscussing and suggesting ways ofmeeting learning needs which takesinto account colleagues’ personalcircumstancesmaking and keeping records of helpyou have provided• support and resources available• costs and funding available• types of learning methodsavailable, used on differentprogrammes3. Colleagues’ personal circumstancesmay include:• availability of time and finances• barriers to participation in learning• opportunities4. Appropriate people to whom to passon suggestions may include:• other EIS learning representatives• other EIS representatives at alocal or national levelSupporting colleagues in developing CPD and other lifelong learning plansCriteriaRange(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)offering guidance and support in away which encourages the selfdevelopment and independentdecision making of colleaguesdeveloping with colleagues, a realisticplan which identifies the objectives tobe achievedidentifying with colleagues, the mostappropriate way to put the plan intoactionestimating the resources that will berequired to put the plan into actionand identifying how the resources willbe obtainedpromoting equality of opportunity1. Learning plans may cover:• types of learning anddevelopment• quantity of learning anddevelopment• delivery methods• resources• timescales• support available for learners2. Resources to put the plan into actionmay include:• people and organisations who willbe involved• funding the plan• the time needed• the facilities which will be needed43September 2012