UK Wide Core Skills & Training Framework Findings of 2 nd Stage Consultation and Implications for Development of the Framework

Development of UK wide Core Skills Framework Part of programme commissioned by UK Commission for Employment and Skills – recognising a common need. Significant developments already being pursued – opportunity to consolidate and accelerate. Address the challenge of sustainability Objective Develop a UK wide relevant framework Engage national Subject Matter Experts in informing the framework Seek high level endorsements to support awareness of benefits and adoption of framework

Involvement and Engagement Representatives from regional and country developments National SMEs e.g. –Health and Safety Executive, –NHS Protect –National Back Exchange, –Infection Prevention Society –DH Policy Leads –NHS Employers –National ESR Team Regulatory Bodies CQC (needs follow-up) GMC HPC Following up with NMC and GDC Activities Building Consensus 2 national consultations 10 th Draft!

2 nd Stage Consultation Responses Survey Response Survey 297 Unique Users 137 Survey Completions Methods Online Targeted response 15 written responses Feedback gained in Webinars

Response by Role 68% involved in some type of education role.

User Organisation Guide: Clarity, Structure, Organisation and Relevance

Core Skills Framework: Subject Guide

Proposed Quality Assurance Mechanisms Proposed processes supported subject to further clarification

Organisational Value 81% agree it would promote consistency 47% either not sure or disagree that will reduce organisation need to monitor

Frequency and Focus of Open Comments 25%, relation to understanding the purpose and direction of the framework, 10%,operational issues related to the use of the framework, 9%, further development to meet country specific issues, 9%, mapping to other developments, 8%, quality assurance processes, Subjects –Resuscitation (13%).

Conclusions The overall content, organisation and structure of the framework is supported. With suggested enhancements the framework will be of value to organisations in helping to meet their statutory and mandatory training requirements. The proposed quality assurance mechanisms for ensuring the framework are supported. Further detail and clarity regarding framework operational issues are needed.

GeneralImplications for the development of the Framework Editorial/Readability  Check any inconsistencies  Review against Plain English requirements  Undertake final editing and proofing Understanding the purpose and direction of the framework  Review and extend background section  Review and clarify definitions of Core Skills for Mandatory training  Need to review levels and make more reference and application to specific staff groups.  Include a Manager brief in the User Guide. Country Specific Requirements  Check all country specific legislation and include more country specific policy reference  Review whether devolved topics should be included.  Relate how the use of the framework might be used within the context of country specific initiatives. Operationalising the FrameworkFurther guidance on  Incentives to use  Link to PDP process  More information on Licence Model  More information about application in the non NHS setting  Use of register  Communicating framework to organisations  Keeping the framework updated and impact upon organisations  Impact on volunteer workforce and ability to achieve standards.  Operation guidelines on assessment and competence of assessment.  Further information on data portability and use and terms being used

Preparing Design

Current Timescales Further iteration of framework produced with main changes addressed Review by Steering and Reference groups (End of October) Review and final sign off by SMEs – currently expected by November given Own QA Initial plan for dissemination Working through implementation issues to ensure quality and sustainability Implications for North West Support alignment once published Should just mean tweaks and tucks

A Final Thought.... Statutory and Mandatory training is a tough nut to crack but like the Capuchin Monkey, if we perserve, adapt and are willing to learn it can and will be cracked!