Progress reviews and setting targets during learning
Objectives To introduce new self-assessment review and progress review To understand the purpose, effective use and management of new review process and documents To write clear aims and objectives To explain the why it is important to set clear objectives
BENEFITS OF A REVIEW To check appropriate progress is being made Opportunity to discuss the learning journey and make necessary change Increases employer engagement Learners will be fully aware of what needs to be done, how and by when Support arrangements can be reviewed and agreed to ensure successful and timely achievement
Key points about the new review process The new review will be conducted every 8 weeks The new review comes in 2 parts; Part 1 promotes learner participation and Part 2 reviews key points within the learning journey It will be available electronically (through One File) and also paper based It will ensure that learner’s knowledge is checked regarding Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
Preparing for a Review Book the review in advance with all parties Book a quiet area/room to ensure privacy Ensure both learner and employer are aware of the review format that will be followed Collate data in advance of the review – progress against aims etc Ensure that for the day of the review you have the ILP and a copy of the last review
Timings Spend time with the learner first to ensure they have an opportunity to voice any concerns Complete core learning discussion Invite employer into review Review progress against each aim, use the ILP Agree SMART targets and document these Each party to document their thoughts on progress/targets
SMART Targets Specific – are they clearly defined? Measurable – so you know learning has occurred? Achievable – are they possible to achieve by the learner? Relevant – do they relate to the aim? Time bound – can the target dates be met?
SMART or Not? Will must try harder and complete more of the work set at each visit Will needs to sign off most of his QCF units soon Will must attend all functional skills training sessions to develop his maths skills and sit the test by the end of May 2015 Will needs to research Equality and Diversity in the workplace and deliver a presentation on the key aspects by June 2015 Will needs to complete his case study on unit 202
Core Learning Opportunity to ensure that learners knowledge and understanding is checked Opportunity to identify areas of development within the core areas Opportunity to ensure that learners safety is checked and learner is aware of the support that is available Activity based session which will will prompt discussion
Core Learning – Health and Safety Potential discussion points Why should an organisation carry out risk assessments? How would could conduct one? What health and safety procedures do you follow at work? What would you do … could discuss a scenario such as what risks do you need to consider if you were conducting a meeting in the kitchen area at work
Core Learning – Equality and Diversity Potential discussion points What is sterotyping? What does reasonable adjustment mean? When could it apply? What could be considered direct discriminiation? What could be considered indirect discrimination? What does the Equality Act cover? What does diversity mean? Why should an organisation be diverse?
Core Learning – Safeguarding Potential discussion points What does vulnerable mean? Who could be vulnerable? What would you do if…… could have a scenario that is discussed such as you noticed another apprentice has bruises on her arms on various occasions What is the definition of safeguarding
Effective Reviews Prepare in advance Open Questions used to encourage discussion Address poor performance/timely concerns Discuss and agree SMART targets that will engage and develop the learner Listen! Provide time for the learner or employer to voice their opinions Documentation is completed to the agreed standard
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