How have we got here?

The Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) charged MLA with the task of developing a national framework for learning in museums, libraries and archives in October 2000. In developing Inspiring Learning for All MLA consulted at least 700 people working in and for museums, archives and libraries in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

MLA worked closely with the following groups

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• Stephen Allen, Chair, Group for Education in Museums
• David Anderson, Director, Learning and Interpretation, Victoria & Albert Museum
• Norinne Betjemann, Director of Education, Arts Council England
• Jonathan Douglas, Professional Adviser, School & Youth Libraries, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals; now Head of Learning and Access at MLA
• Ben Gammon, Head of Learning, Access and Audience Development, Science Museum
• Kathy Gee, Chief Executive, MLA West Midlands
• Vic Gray, Director, Rothschild Archive
• Viv Griffiths, past President, Society of Chief Librarians and former member of the MLA Board
• Ken Hall, formerly County Archivist, Essex Record Office
• Roland Jackson, former Head of Education/Acting Director, Science Museum
• Miranda McKearney, Development Director, The Reading Agency
• David Murray, Divisional Director, Culture and Community, London Borough of Newham
• Kate Osborne, Access Officer, Exeter City Museums Service
• Geoff Pick, Manager, Reader Services Division, London Metropolitan Archives
• Susan Snell, Archivist, The Natural History Museum
  

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