There has been a lot of talk about curriculum planning since OfSTED launched the Education Inspection Framework in September 2019. Speaking with providers there is a mixed picture on curriculum development. Some are on top of this, some are confused and others have simply buried their heads in the sand and are hoping that the […]
We published a report a few weeks ago that aggregated the quality of education of findings from inspection reports where organisations had been through the new Education Inspection Framework. We have now updated this service by creating a database of the findings which allows users to filter information. We will update the database with reports […]
The introduction of apprenticeship standards coupled with OfSTED’s new Education Inspection Framework has led apprenticeship providers to consider how they develop delivery programmes and associated curriculum plans. Providers need to consider how they build coherent plans that lead to a positive apprenticeship experience. They have to consider the level of delivery and what they are […]
We are pleased to announce a small update to Stedfast that allows users to embed their curriculum plans into their organisation websites or into learning management systems. This was a feature that was requested by users as they wanted to make their plans visible to learners, employers and parents. We thought that this was a […]
We were holding an online demo of Stedfast and came to the risk assessment module. We were asked what sort of risk assessments could be added. Our answer was anything that affects staff, employers or learners. Risk assessments are not just about how safe a classroom or staff kitchen is. Risk assessments are about anything […]
Over the last few years, there have been significant changes in the way apprenticeship providers confirm that learners have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete their programmes. When NVQs were the core delivery model, apprentices usually had to build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competencies. When diplomas were introduced they had to demonstrate […]
We have just released a great new feature in Stedfast that allows organisations to create visual workflows for all of their procedures. We have also updated CPD recording and reporting functionality too. Visual Procedures Users can, as normal create a procedure in Stedfast. Each procedure can be made up of a number of sections: Once […]
We have updated our free curriculum planning checklists and they are now available on our website. We have two versions: Schools Curriculum Planning Checklist Apprenticeship Curriculum Planning Checklist These are simple to use and free. At the end of the checklist, you will be emailed a PDF report. We created the checklists in response to […]
We have added some new features to Stedfast today which we know users will appreciate. Reverse Mapping Report As we continue to develop our programme and curriculum planning features we have a “Reverse Mapping” reporting tool. When users create assessment plans they are able to map outcomes with other outcome sets. For instance, a user […]
We have just added a new feature to the curriculum planning module in Stedfast that allows users to create their own activity templates. This is a really useful addition and we added it following feedback from users. When setting up a curriculum plan, users are now able to select the number of additional fields they […]
