Next step for employers

Employers considering how they can get the best out of the Foundation Degree in Government should contact Francis Coxhead to discuss the following questions:

• What do you want the FDiG to do for your organisation?
• How might FDiG fit with your existing L&D provision?
• Have you any gaps you want FDiG to fill?
• Are there any specialist areas you want FDiG to address?
• Who would most benefit from FDIG? (And how would you select)
• What support will you need to put in place for students, line managers and mentors?
• Would you be able to participate in the design and monitoring of the programme through the practitioners group?

Also to be considered should be:

• Who will be the main strategic contact in the dept (responsible for the decisions/budgeting)
• Who will be responsible for the practical side? (applications and selection, policy on mentors and support to line managers and students
• How many students are you likely to send and when would you want them to start?