1. A new benchmark for outstanding healthcare training

2. Framework that defines and endorses superior learning and training standards that health care employers need to cultivate a world-class workforce Gives health sector organisations greater confidence when commissioning training Providers can enjoy industry-wide credibility and the knowledge that their offering meets a unique and recognised audit process

3. For training providers: Provides a robust and systematic process for measuring the quality of your health specific training and learning provision Gives internal and external colleagues, customers and commissioners greater confidence that the health sector training you offer has been quality assured by a sector specific external auditor Allows you to benchmark your organisations standards against recognised health sector specific audit standards

4. For training providers: Offers a greater profile, recognition and credibility Paves the way for new business opportunities Quality Mark endorsed programmes included in the Skills for Health data base that employers will use to search for learning and training providers and courses.

5. For employers and commissioners: Provides assurance that the training purchased is high quality and value for money Saves employers time - QM short cuts the research required to find the quality of provision needed Ensures the delivery of skills and knowledge required is health sector specific Contributes to productivity and improved patient care

6. How is it assessed? Rigorous seven stage process including site visits, interviews and review of documentary evidence. Twenty two standards across four Domains: Ethics and values Health sector engagement/awareness Learning excellence Effectiveness of quality assurance arrangements

7. Organisation Programmes of learning endorsed Beacon Education PartnershipsApprenticeships in Health and Social Care Prevention and Support Services Team (NHS Ayrshire and Arran) Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention programmes of learning. Open University Level 4 Health Care Sciences and Health Sciences programmes of learning. Stroke Association Stroke 15 module training course and ‘Active Communication’ and ‘Stroke is a medical emergency’ North West Regional College (Northern Ireland) Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care and Diploma in Health and Social care Somerset College The Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and Diploma in Health Studies programmes of learning. Calderstones Partnership NHS Foundation TrustApprenticeships in Health and Social Care Preston College Apprenticeships in Dental Nursing and Diploma in Dental Nursing Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust Working Better Together programme of learning CME -Medical Device Training and Advanced Device Training programmes of learning

8. Valid for 2 years with mandatory review after one year Awarded to individual healthcare training programmes Sector specific, demonstrating an expert understanding of the health care industry’s requirement

9. National Launch 28 th October 2013 www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/qualitymark qualitymark@skillsforhealth.org.uk

10. Anne Clarke Director Anne.clarke@skillsforhealth.org.uk Jan Parfitt Senior Consultant Jan.parfitt@skillsforhealth.org.uk