Consulting Outsourcing Research Technology Training The Changing Face

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training The Changing Face of Accountability John Stone Dec 2010

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Instruments of Control • PSA Targets • National Standards • Learning & Skills Council – Funding and Planning • OFSTED • Strategic Quality Improvement

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Changing OFSTED criteria 2001 focus on teaching and learning • • • achievement, teaching and learning, resources, assessment, support, and management 2009 compliance with policy • Personal, social, spiritual, moral • • • and cultural education Informed choices about well being +ve contribution to the community Promote E&D Use partnerships Set demanding targets at all level Implement local and national priorities Prioritise Safeguarding and Welfare Use self-assessment Student must enjoy their learning

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training The down side • Teaching and learning lose focus • Managers’ ability to contextualise their response • The student is at the heart? • Focus up to OFSTED – OFSTED becomes the QA system • Attitudes to risk

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Government Funding Agencies Planners Employers Individuals Communities Responsiveness Colleges and Providers

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Another Way? • Take control of QA process • Built accountabilities to customers • Inspection to focus on teaching and learning – one piece of evidence among many • Adjust management style to context and individuals involved • Focus attention on the specific needs of individuals, employers and communities • Show the agility and creativity we need

Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Who are you trying to impress? • Employers, Communities, Students or Inspectors? • Define your mission – communities, sectors and interest groups • Demonstrate dialogue, decisions, and results – The expert student • Strengthen local accountabilities – Right of recall

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