National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF) - Homeless Agency
National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF) - Homeless Agency
National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF) - Homeless Agency
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Following the external assessment process, the VEC Officer/<strong>NQSF</strong> <strong>Standards</strong> Officer together with the Implementation<br />
Team will revisit the scale of attainment and determine if the positions selected on the scale are an accurate reflection<br />
of current status in relation to specific standards. This should be discussed between the two parties and the position<br />
agreed, or adjusted if required.<br />
Step 6: Complete the Continuous Improvement Plan<br />
The agreed position on the scale of attainment should be the baseline in the Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) of the<br />
organisation and should represent the benchmark for progress and development. The CIP is a strategic summary of the<br />
position and progress in relation to the <strong>NQSF</strong>’s 5 Core Principles and 10 <strong>Standards</strong>. It details the following information<br />
(see Part 5: Section 5.1):<br />
■■ identified areas for improvement;<br />
■■ identified actions to address these areas;<br />
■■ identified personnel and timeframe.<br />
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The CIP should also inform the completion of the annual Progress Report. Therefore, it is essential that the actions<br />
outlined are realistic, achievable, assigned and time-related.<br />
Step 7: Complete <strong>NQSF</strong> Progress Report<br />
The Progress Report (see Part 6: Sections 6.1 and 6.2) is to be completed and submitted annually, together with<br />
Section 3.1 (Statement of Youth Work Practice), via your VEC Officer/<strong>NQSF</strong> <strong>Standards</strong> Officer to the OMCYA in the<br />
4th quarter of each year. It consists of two sections:<br />
■ ■ Section 6.1 is based on self-assessment and is completed by the Implementation Team each year.<br />
The following information is required:<br />
1. Organisation information.<br />
2. Core Principles (5) – position and progress.<br />
3. <strong>Standards</strong> (10) – position and progress.<br />
4. Further actions and emerging issues.<br />
5. Impact and improvement.