Common Inspection Framework

The New Common Inspection Framework

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In August 2009 the inspection cycle ends for colleges and work-based learning. A new Common Inspection Framework (CIF) and a new inspection methodology are being introduced in September 2009. These will also apply to any new 'Next step' providers but there will be transition arrangements for adult and community learning, Department of Work and Pensions and judicial services providers.

The new CIF has a strengthened approach to judging capacity to improve, a greater focus on how colleges and providers meet users' needs, a greater focus on learning through teaching, training and assessment - and the grades awarded for equality and diversity, safeguarding and value for money will contribute to the judgment on leadership and management.

There is increased emphasis on 'Every Child Matters' and also on the progress made by different groups of learners.

Significantly the grades awarded for safeguarding and for equality and diversity will have a limiting effect on the maximum grade that can be achieved for some aspects

Preparing for Inspection, building a foundation for good equality practice

If you feel that you need support to tackle issues of building equality into the curriculum, everyday practice or just some support developing a systemic approach to equality and diversity we can help.

We can help you with any of the following:

Developing a single equality policy
Delivering on Equality Impact Assessments
Equality and diversity training in all areas (race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, transgender, )
Training your equality champions
Equality champion training
Establishing equality networks and lots more Give us a call or email us for more information

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