CIfA has received funding from Historic England to develop a project linked to work package 3 of the 21st Century Challenges for Archaeology work programme whose remit is to enhance and promote standards and guidance on archaeological practice to increase public benefit. This project (HE9408) includes a preliminary phase 1 pilot study created to help inform and support the delivery of the wider project aims (phase 2).
The project will focus on the strategic review of the landscape of standards and guidance across the historic environment sector in England. It will identify what documentation is available, its use and the roles and responsibilities associated with its provision and enforcement. Key outputs include
- supporting archaeological practice in England through creating opportunities for increased communication and collaboration on guidance development and encouraging more comprehensive signposting.
- informing the development and review of existing and future CIfA Standards and guidance with the data providing the basis for the development of detailed (jurisdiction-specific) guidance for archaeological practice in England.
The project is being delivered by Manda Forster (Tacit Heritage) and Sam Paul (Sam Paul Heritage) and is being supported by a Project Advisory Board made up of sector representatives.