are we now and what next? 20 November 2019 Leeds The focus of this - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Cycle of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement – where are we now and what next? 20 November 2019 Leeds

The focus of this session: ▪ Exploration of the recommendations from the ASYE evaluation report ▪ Revisiting the ASYE guidance

QA and the ASYE : 12 months on – Where are we now?

First evaluation report - key messages ▪ Regardless of organisational size or type, senior management ownership is fundamental to ensuring the success and sustainability of the ASYE programme. ▪ Where there are weaknesses in the link between the ASYE programme and senior leadership, the experience of the NQSW is likely to be poorer and is evidenced by a less cohesive programme. ▪ A clear quality assurance process that informs and drives the ASYE programme is crucial for continuous improvement. ▪ Existing partnerships could offer further support and enable other employers, especially small and voluntary sector organisations, to become involved in and benefit from partnership activity.

Key messages (continued) ▪ Organisations need to consider how to embed the KSS and PCF framework across the wider organisation including through better collaboration with universities in recruitment processes. ▪ Assessors need support in their use of the KSS and the PCF in supervision and in their ASYE assessment. ▪ There remain differences in the level and frequency of supervision despite the availability of grant funding. ▪ Workload management clearly remains a challenge. Senior management engagement and support is necessary.

Key messages (action for Skills for Care) Evidence gathered during the visits has led us to the view that a restating of the basic criteria for ASYE would be helpful in establishing consistency in quality assurance.

Reviewing the recommendations of the ASYE evaluation report Table discussion Using the recommendation template: 1. Evaluate the priority areas for your organisation 2. How do these requirements compare to your existing offer? 3. Consider the actions needed to respond to these priority areas.

Table discussion 1. What guidance would you find helpful? 2. Discuss the frequently asked questions on your table: what advice would you give?

Looking ahead ▪ We will be undertaking the next round of quality review visits – February/March 2020 ▪ Further planning and activity will be based on employer feedback and will progress after the General Election .

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