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 […]
With some of the latest announcements from OfSTED this week regarding the introduction of the new Education Inspection Framework in less than a month, we thought it might be helpful to remind organisations that fall in scope for inspection about our Curriculum Planning Checklists. Free Curriculum Planning Checklists We have created two free checklists, one […]
OfSTED published an interesting document on 21/06/2019 – Educational effectiveness research and further education and skills. The document discusses the importance of learning and the curriculum in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It raises a number of interesting ideas about the purpose, type and quality of knowledge and skills delivery and whether or […]
We have released our July update to Stedfast. We have been working really hard with the curriculum planning module to make sure that it really supports education and training providers when the new OfSTED Education Inspection Framework begins on 1st September 2019. Curriculum Planning Template Our biggest improvement in the update has been the curriculum […]
The new OfSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF) will require a significant shift in delivery models for many colleges and independent training providers delivering apprenticeships. We have written in previous articles that inspectors are going to focus on education and training provider’s curriculum intent, implementation and impact. For providers who are now actively preparing their curriculum […]
