Implementing PQASSO - 2 days
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PQASSO is the Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations. This course covers all aspects of introducing and implementing PQASSO through self-assessment within an organisation. It is designed to support participants in developing a plan for how to implement quality within their organisation, and how to involve all the key stakeholders in the process. The course also considers the next steps for an organisation should they wish to apply for the PQASSO Quality Mark.
| When | Aug 02, 2010 09:45 AM to Aug 03, 2010 04:30 PM |
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| Where | 10 Coldbath Sqaure, London, EC1R 5HL |
| About | implementing, quality, pqasso |
| Type | training |
| Who |
Anyone interested in knowing more about PQASSO and for people taking a lead in implementing PQASSO in an organisation. It is also suitable for people currently using PQASSO who want to review their self-assessment and action plans. |
You will benefit most from this course if you:
- want to implement PQASSO through self-assessment in your organisation
- will be taking a lead in the implementation process.
Overall aim
To ensure that participants have the relevant knowledge and skills to implement PQASSO through self-assessment within their organisations.
Specific aims
By the end of the two days participants will have:
- developed their understanding of PQASSO and the self-assessment process
- considered the necessary steps for the successful implementation of PQASSO within their organisations
- discussed the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders and considered ways of getting them involved in the process
- identified the key elements to be included in the planning process for implementing PQASSO within their organisation
- a better understanding of the new PQASSO Quality Mark service.
Day 1
10 am Welcome and introductions
Introduction to quality and PQASSO
- What is quality?
- What is PQASSO?
11.15 Refreshments break
Example of a quality area
Self-assessment and evidence
- Individual practice self-assessment
- Evidence-based self-assessment
Action planning and making organisational improvements
- Devising an action plan
- Individual practice action planning
1 pm Lunch
Factors for success
- What you will need in practice to make PQASSO work
- Getting other people on board
3 pm Refreshments break
The implementation cycle and prioritising quality areas
- The implementation cycle
- Group discussion
Overall planning
4 pm Close
Day 2
10 am Welcome back
Working groups and quality champions
- CUBE group exercise
- Feedback and group discussion
- Working group models
11:30 Refreshments break
Support available in implementing PQASSO
- PQASSO mentors
- PQASSO CD-ROM
PQASSO and funders
Planning, Monitoring and evaluation and Results
1 pm Lunch
PQASSO Quality Mark
- Introducing the PQASSO Quality Mark
- The peer reviewer’s and organisation’s perspectives
Interpreting PQASSO indicators
- Group exercise
3 pm Refreshments break
Interpreting PQASSO indicators - continued
- Exercise feedback and discussion
Maintenance of PQASSO
Implementing PQASSO in 5 steps
Course evaluation
4 pm Close
Please note
Whilst this course provides an overview of the PQASSO Quality Mark service, it is not a course in how to prepare for a PQASSO Quality Mark peer review.
For more details contact Training Administrator tel 020 7713 5722 or at training@Ces-vol.org.uk
More details are available at the event website
