National Quality Standards Framework (NQSF) - Homeless Agency

5.2 Standards on Youth Work Practice and Provision CIP
To be completed annually in the 1st quarter by the organisation following the self-assessment and external assessment processes,
and in conjunction with the VEC Officer/NQSF Standards Officer.
Please identify the areas for improvement, outline the actions to be taken and indicate who will progress these actions and by when.
Standards Identified areas for improvement Actions to be carried out to address identified areas Who will progress these and when?
1. Planning
All youth work is planned and designed
according to young people’s needs, outlining
clear rationale, objectives and expected
outcomes.
2. Practice
All youth work is delivered by suitably skilled
personnel according to principles of good
practice and is outcomes-focused.
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3. Progression
All youth work engages proactively with
young people, offering strategies and
supports that enable young people to
progress and achieve.
4. Monitoring and Assessment
All youth work is monitored and assessed to
determine its effectiveness and efficiency,
measure learning outcomes and enhance
youth work provision.
5. Policies and Procedures
All youth work is supported by appropriate
policies and procedures, informing and
enhancing the work of the organisation and
its services.