Enhancing Quality in Apprenticeships: IQAs and Practitioners Programme

This programme will help you to develop your knowledge of internal quality assurance practices in an education setting.

You will attend with other quality assurance professional to share ideas, challenges and practical solutions.

Part 1: Quality assurance & the role of the IQA (Weds 8 Jan, 10-12pm)

Do you manage or conduct the internal quality assurance (IQA) of your apprenticeship provision? If so, it’s vitally important to be focusing on the right things. So, for example

· Are your IQA activities solely focused on awarding body requirements?

· Are you able to monitor the apprentice’s learning and progress effectively (particularly where there are no qualifications)?

· Is your role helping your teachers and trainers to prepare apprentices adequately for the gateway and end-point assessment?

You’ll leave this webinar with an understanding of:

· The IQA role and the questions you could and should be asking

· How to quality assure progress in the absence of qualifications

· How to change and adapt your internal quality assurance processes so they’re fit for purpose

· How IQA’s can contribute to preparing apprentices for end-point assessment

Part 2: Undertaking effective observations of practice. Building your skills based on research (Weds 26 Feb, 10-12pm)

When used well, observations of practice can be a powerful tool to improve quality. Observations used badly do not improve practice and can be perceived as a threat.

So how can you ensure that your observations of practice enhance CPD for your colleagues and benefit your apprentices? In this in-depth session we will take a research-based approach to effective observations of practice.

You’ll leave this webinar with an understanding of:

· The importance and purpose of effective observations

· Developing knowledge of observation techniques and methodologies

· Setting objectives and criteria

· The importance of active listening and keen observation

· Ethical considerations

· Effective feedback, recording and action planning.

Part 3: Participating in deep dive activities including how to undertake a joint scrutiny of assessed work and progress reviews (Tues 4 March, 10-12pm)

A deep dive review or enquiry is standard practice within the quality assurance toolbox. It even has its own dictionary definition ‘to conduct a thorough investigation and analysis of something”.

Conducting a deep dive is a technique that we can use to fully understand a situation, generate ideas, and solve problems. They are also a great way engage colleagues in quality assurance and improvement.

You’ll leave this webinar with an understanding of:

· The importance and purpose of effective deep dive activity

· The principles and methodologies of joint scrutiny

· Effective review of assessed work and progress reviews

· Practicalities of running a joint scrutiny session

· Applying evidence-based decision making and making recommendations for improvement

· The importance of feedback, action planning and practitioner buy-in

· The impact of the deep dive process on accountability and improvement.

Booking Packages and Cost
Package 1(Parts 2 & 3 only)

· Live webinars (session 2 & 3 only)

· Session recordings

· Slide decks

· Resources

Cost - £150.00 (+VAT)
Package 2 (All 3 events - full programme)

· Live webinars

· Session recordings

· Slide decks

· Resources

Cost - £225.00 (+VAT)
Package 3- Group ticket option for 5 delegates to attend

Cost - £425.00 (+VAT)

Package 4

· Live webinars

· Session recordings

· Slide decks

· Resources

· 1hr Mesma consultancy with Carole to discuss practice and approach

Cost – £345.00 (+VAT)

If you cannot make the date, let us know and we will keep you updated on any new dates.

Who are these webinars for?

This webinar is designed for those responsible for the internal quality assurance of their apprenticeship provision (or similar roles).

Facilitators and speakers

The webinar will be facilitated by Carole Loader, director at quality-assurance specialists Mesma and senior Associate with SDN.

SDN and Mesma are leading experts in apprenticeships. The SDN team have supported over 5,000 apprenticeship staff, from 1,000 organisations, to improve their provision. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups, giving us a unique insight into what is required.

Mesma are quality assurance experts and provide online software, tools and in-depth support for providers across the country.

Why an SDN-Mesma webinar?

SDN and Mesma are leading experts in apprenticeships. The SDN team have supported over 5,000 apprenticeship staff, from 1,000 organisations, to improve their provision. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups, giving us a unique insight into what is required. Mesma are quality assurance experts and provide online software, tools and in-depth support for providers across the country.

Price and payment

To keep costs down, payment for the webinar series must be made online via credit card (book below). If you are a Local Authority, and unable to book via card, please email us on: [email protected]

Terms and conditions

The Terms and Conditions (including our refund policy) for SDN events and webinars can be found here. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)

Any questions, please email the SDN events team: [email protected]

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