Specification for IAG Partnerships 2001 - 2002 Learning and Skills Council and Department for Education and Employment Contents INTRODUCTION (a) Role of the Learning and Skills Council (b) Purpose of the Specification IAG STRATEGIC STATEMENT (a) Strategic Vision for Local IAG Services to Adults (b) Role of IAG in Lifelong Learning (c) Key National Priorities for IAG Partnerships IAG DELIVERY PLAN: IMPROVING ACCESS TO LOCAL IAG SERVICES (a) Widening and Developing the Network of IAG Provision (b) Delivery of Additional Information and Advice Services (c) Marketing and Promotion (d) Client Referral and Signposting Arrangements IAG DELIVERY PLAN: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LOCAL IAG SERVICES (a) Continuous Quality Improvement (b) Accreditation Timetable and Costs CONTRACTING ARRANGEMENTS (a) Format of Business Plans (b) Application Process (c) Monitoring/Review Arrangements (d) Evaluation Arrangements ANNEXES Analysis of Coverage of Local IAG Services and Analysis of Client Need Criteria for Membership of the IAG Partnership Roles and Accountabilities IAG Business Plan Pro Forma IAG Resource Allocation Pro Forma Purposes for which IAG Funds may not be used IAG Contacts Career Development Loans