This meeting is to re-launch the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Knowledge Network (PCDA – DAKN). This DAKN development is currently being supported through UVAC working collaboratively with the University of Salford and Leeds Trinity University.

The first network will focus on the overview and purpose of the network and discussion around next steps for the network and future proofing of the PCDA.

This is a network for all HE practitioners, staff and academics to collaboratively engage with each other and other stakeholders to discuss apprenticeships and skills agenda aligned to:

• disseminating best practice,

• learning and teaching pedagogy,

• problem solve challenges, barriers and opportunities

• develop an engaging forum

• create a supportive and safe space

• updating on policy changes and landscape

• collaborative work and research development