Talbot, Jon2009-09-142009-09-142006-11-30Unpublished conference presentation given at the UVAC annual conference at Royal York Hotel in York, 30 November - 1 December 2006.http://hdl.handle.net/10034/80837The Foundation for Government (F4Gov) programme developed for the Civil Service is an innovative low cost accredited programme of distance learning using a dedicated Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) designed to improved individual and hence organisational performance. It is flexible in terms of design and delivery and enables individuals and organisations to devise learning which meets their needs. The emphasis upon integrating theory and practice is designed to reflective practice as well as embed deeper learning associated with higher education. The content of the programme is designed to equip participants with the skills neccessary to deliver modern government. Progress with F4Gov is ongoing as new departments participate for the first time and additional HE providers are identified.enF4 Gov programmework based learningConference Contribution