Beacon Scheme Facts and Figures

Here are some facts and figures about the beacon scheme:

• Since the scheme began, 86 per cent of English local authorities have applied for beacon status.

• 77 per cent of local authorities attended learning exchanges or open days.

• 79 per cent of those attending beacon events report that they made a change in their council attributable wholly or mainly to attending (Warwick Business School).

• The beacons have followed up more than 220 peer-to-peer and one-to-one contacts.

• More than 6,700 delegate places have been provided at beacon learning exchanges and open days since the scheme began. 

• Independent case study evidence shows that engagement with beacons can stimulate improvements in performance, culture and customer satisfaction (Warwick Business School).