Planning

There is a clear purpose for the engagement, which is based on a shared understanding of community needs and ambitions. 

How will we know we have met this Standard?

• Partners are involved at the start of the process in identifying and defining the focus that the engagement will explore.

• A clear and agreed engagement plan is in place.

• All available information which can affect the engagement process has been shared and used to develop the community engagement plan.

• Partners agree what the outcomes of the engagement process should be, what indicators will be used to measure success, and what evidence will be gathered.

• The timescales for the engagement process are realistic.

• There are sufficient resources to support an effective engagement process.