AHP 31 Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences

1. Understand the role of learning and development activities in meeting individual needs

• 1.1 Describe the benefits to individuals of engaging in learning or development activities
• 1.2 Analyse the purpose of a range of learning or development activities in which individuals may participate
• 1.3 Explain how individual needs and preferences may influence how learning and development activities are accessed or delivered

2. Be able to identify learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences

• 2.1 Support the individual to communicate their goals, needs and preferences about learning or development activities
• 2.2 Provide the individual and others with information on possible learning or development activities
• 2.3 Assess whether a tailor-made activity may be more beneficial to an individual than other learning or development opportunities
• 2.4 Work with the individual and others to agree learning or development activities that will suit the individual

3. Be able to plan learning and development activities with individuals

• 3.1 Describe factors that may affect the way a programme of learning or development activities is implemented and supported
• 3.2 Establish with the individual and others a plan for implementing the programme of activities
• 3.3 Assess risks in line with agreed ways of working

4. Be able to prepare for learning and development activities

• 4.1 Obtain or prepare resources or equipment needed for the activity
• 4.2 Describe how resources or equipment might be adapted to meet the needs of an individual
• 4.3 Support the individual to prepare for an activity so as to minimise risks and maximise their participation
• 4.4 Prepare the environment so that the activity can be carried out safely and effectively

5. Be able to facilitate learning and development activities with individuals

• 5.1 Carry out agreed role in facilitating the activity
• 5.2 Support the individual to engage with the activity in a way that promotes active participation
• 5.3 Encourage the individual to give feedback about how the activity is implemented and the support provided
• 5.4 Make adjustments in response to feedback

6. Be able to evaluate and review learning and development activities

• 6.1 Agree with the individual and others the process and criteria for evaluation of the activity and the support provided
• 6.2 Collate and present information for evaluation as agreed
• 6.3 Use agreed criteria to evaluate the activity with the individual and others
• 6.4 Make recommendations for any changes in the activity, its implementation or the support provided
• 6.5 Explain the importance of recognising progress achieved through a learning or development activity
• 6.6 Record the outcome of the evaluation in line with organisational requirements
• 6.7 Explain how to refer any concerns to an appropriate person