Review & Self Assessment Policy Contents

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1 Contents Page Overview Summary Approval 3 Consultation Review Key Information Statement Procedure. Teaching & Learning. Service Areas.3 Effectiveness of Provision, Capacity to Improve and Leadership and Management 3 Ofsted Handbook 00 Primary Information Links with College Quality Assurance and Planning. Self Assessment. Planning.3 Target Setting, Benchmarking, Performance Indicators and Monthly Meetings are All to Monitor Retention and Success Rates. Resources.5 Professional Development.6 Customer Feedback Appendix Multi-Functional Review & Planning Appendix College Annual Review and Self Assessment Reporting Procedure This document is available in large print or in an alternative format that meets your needs. Please contact the HR Manager. December 00 Ref:POL006

2 Overview Summary This document describes the procedure for Review and Self Assessment, its role in enabling continuous improvement and its links to the Quality Assurance Policy and Curriculum Area Standards. Approval This procedure was initially approved by the Quality Group in February 003. approved by Quality Group on 7 th June 00. The most recent version was 3 Consultation Whilst preparing the update of the policy, the Quality Manager consulted with the Quality & Information Officer and the Ofsted Handbook (00). Review This procedure will be reviewed annually by the Quality Group. December 00 Page - - Ref:POL006

3 Key Information Statement The process of review and self-assessment involves staff teams from all areas of the College and plays a key role in enabling the College to improve its provision for learners. Management and key areas in each Directorate review their performance against the Common Inspection Framework and/or their own Service Standards, make judgements against these standards and provide evidence to support their judgements. Review and Self-Assessment is an important part of Quality Assurance and is a useful link to many College activities such as Data collection and analysis Target setting and benchmarking Resourcing - human and physical Planning Identifying professional development needs Customer feedback See Appendix The College Self-Assessment Reports are produced on an annual basis and submitted to Corporation for approval in November. The Service Area Self Assessment Report is produced annually, submitted to the Corporation Board in September Procedure. Teaching & Learning Review and Self-Assessment is completed ongoing throughout the year. All course teams have at least 5 formal meetings per year and follow the key themes as indicated in the Course Review and Self- Assessment Report, adding further minutes to their report when they feel it is necessary. Course Reviews include statistical data relating to admissions, enrolment, retention and destinations. Targets and benchmarking data for individual courses is noted and used during the year to measure performance against the targets. The final meeting at the end of the academic year is used to measure performance against the Common Inspection Framework, identify strengths and weaknesses and provide evidence to support judgements. From this a course development plan is prepared. This will be monitored by the course team and management during the following year. The statistical data is finalised at the end of the year when all retention, achievement and destination data is available. All Course Review and Self-Assessment Reports are passed on to the Manager who will prepare a composite report for the Area. The Report informs the College Self-Assessment Report and is passed to the Management Team of the Directorate(s) within Teaching and Learning where it informs the College Strategic Plan. December 00 Page - - Ref:POL006

4 Key Information All Managers prepare a Development Plan where they address key issues arising from Self-Assessment. Detailed action and target outcomes are prepared to address issues where they feel they can have the most impact on the learner experience. (Appendix ). Service Areas Service Area teams annually review their performance using the Service Standards for their area. Strengths and weaknesses are identified and a development plan for the area is prepared. The Area Development Plan is monitored the following year by the area team, management and Quality Group. The Service Area Self-Assessment Report will approved in September. All Area Review and Self-Assessment Reports are passed on to the Director of the Directorate to which they apply for validation. The Principal completes a final validation of all Service Area Self Assessment Reports. The Service Area Review and Self-Assessment Report informs the College Strategic Plan. 3 Ofsted Handbook (September 00) The self assessment reports are written to meet the requirements of Ofsted. 3. Overall Effectiveness, Capacity to Improve, Quality of Provision, Leadership Management The Senior Management Team prepare the Effectiveness, Capacity to Improve, Leadership and Management. An Action Plan is prepared for these sections of the report. 3. Outcomes for Children and Young People The Every Child Matters sections of: Being Healthy Staying Safe Enjoying and Achieving Making a positive contribution are embedded within the outcomes for learners.. December 00 Page Ref:POL006

5 Primary Information Links with College Quality Assurance and Planning. Self Assessment The College Self-Assessment Report is up-dated annually using a variety of sources of information including the, Review and Self-Assessment Reports of staff teams. Course/Area Review and Self-Assessment Reports are finalised in June with strengths and weaknesses being evaluated and development plans raised accordingly for all areas of College activity. The information coming out of review and self-assessment will be aggregated in the Self-Assessment Report format in order to summarise key strengths and weaknesses.. Planning Strategic Plans reflect the national message and local market needs. The College has a strategic plan to 00 which is supported by an action plan. Curriculum area and Service area development plans are referenced to the objectives of the Operational Plan which further the College's Mission. Curriculum and service area review and self-assessment reports and development plans reflect key messages from the College Annual Plan. The summarised outcome of the review process through self-assessment informs strategic planning and closes the planning loop..3 Target Setting, Benchmarking, Performance Indicators, Monthly Meetings, To Monitor Retention & Success Rates Targets for enrolment, retention and achievement (plus other relevant targets) are set annually by teams using past performance trends and national benchmarks as guides and then agreed with Management. Targets are monitored throughout the year at identified points by teams and management and appropriate action taken as required. The MIS provides statistical data for course team review and Self-Assessment. Service areas review their service standards on a termly basis. Targets are set annually by the service area teams using past performance trends as a guide and then agreed with Management.. Resources Curriculum and cross college teams identify any resource needs including staff, equipment, accommodation etc. This is then used to inform the following year's budget..5 Professional Development Through the area/course review process service area/course teams have an opportunity to highlight any staff development needs for their area/programmes. This may be in the form of industrial experience, acquiring new/updating skills to meet the demands of the syllabus or awareness raising of good practice and current issues. Professional development needs may also be raised during Staff Appraisals and appropriate professional development arranged..6 Customer Feedback Wherever possible account is taken of the views of the customer. To ensure effective evaluation of provision, information from perception surveys (learner, parent, user, employer etc) is included in Review and Self-Assessment Reports to enable teams to identify strengths and weaknesses and plan towards improvement and meeting the needs of the customer. December 00 Page - - Ref:POL006

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