Anyone working in Further Education? Can I ask an ignorant question?

[mummyofeb]

What is quality assurance system? I've heard it used for many things like choosing childcare, I'm guessing it has something to do with being ofsted-ed, making sure that staff are professionally trained and that students are getting a proper and qualified teacher?

Enlighten me please!!

Here is a basic synopsis:

When the term 'quality assurance system' is used, it means a formal management system you can use to strengthen your organisation. It is intended to raise standards of work and to make sure everything is done consistently. A quality assurance system sets out expectations that a quality organisation should meet. Typically, these are the stages that organisations implementing a quality system aim to follow:

Agree on standards. These concern the performance that staff, trustees and users expect from the organisation
Carry out a self-assessment. This means that you compare how well you are doing against these expectations.
Draw up an action plan. This will include what needs to be done, who will do it, how it will be done, and when
Implement. Do the work
Review. At this stage, you check what changes have been made and whether they have made the difference you were hoping to achieve.

Hope that helps!

or, to put it more briefly, it means a lot of forms.

Just want to say thanks for those who responded to my post. Got shortlisted for post as a numeracy tutor.

Just need to get cracking with the presentation now!