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

Questions