1. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training The Changing Face of Accountability John Stone Dec 2010

2. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Instruments of Control PSA Targets National Standards Learning & Skills Council –Funding and Planning OFSTED Strategic Quality Improvement

3. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Changing OFSTED criteria 2001 focus on teaching and learning achievement, teaching and learning, resources, assessment, support, and management 2009 compliance with policy Personal, social, spiritual, moral and cultural education Informed choices about well being +ve contribution to the community Promote E&D Use partnerships Set demanding targets at all level Implement local and national priorities Prioritise Safeguarding and Welfare Use self-assessment Student must enjoy their learning

4. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training The down side Teaching and learning lose focus Managers’ ability to contextualise their response The student is at the heart? Focus up to OFSTED –OFSTED becomes the QA system Attitudes to risk

5. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Government Funding Agencies Planners Employers Individuals Communities Colleges and Providers Responsiveness

6. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Another Way? Take control of QA process Built accountabilities to customers Inspection to focus on teaching and learning – one piece of evidence among many Adjust management style to context and individuals involved Focus attention on the specific needs of individuals, employers and communities Show the agility and creativity we need

7. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training Who are you trying to impress? Employers, Communities, Students or Inspectors? Define your mission – communities, sectors and interest groups Demonstrate dialogue, decisions, and results –The expert student Strengthen local accountabilities –Right of recall

8. Consulting | Outsourcing | Research | Technology | Training For more information about LSN www.lsnlearning.org.uk 020 7492 5000 LSN Holborn Centre 120 Holborn London EC1N 2AD