Thanks, Max, for this information.
I would still like to know, though, what QAG is planning to do about
assessor training. As I said earlier, the summary framework document
states that new assessors will need to be able to demonstrate
'substantial' training.
Will QAG be setting up timetables and criteria for investigating
training programmes?
Chris
--On 01 June 2004 16:00 +0100 Max Kemp <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Chris
> Just to let you know that this document is not, as yet, available
> which is why it is currently entitled 'Appendix n'.
> Best wishes
> Max
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Christine Chubb
> Sent: 01 June 2004 15:35
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Training for assessors
>
>
> Thank you to all those who've been in touch, both on and off list. I
> gather that Appendix N is missing from the DfES website
> http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/dsa_.shtml
> and that this is the section that covers training. Apparently
> Appendix N also includes the annual appraisal pro forma that Chris
> (Baxter) is asking about.
>
> So, how do we go about getting this information? Chris, have you had
> any feedback about who can answer our questions?
>
> Chris
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:"Baxter, Chris" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Fri, 28 May 2004 16:13
> To: [log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Training for assessors
>
> I'm interested in this too, also, just looking through the QAG papers
> in respect of ensuring my assessors meet all the criteria and I have
> found A10.2 of the Audit which says: All approved Assessors undergo
> Annual Appraisal using standard proforma
>
> Could someone direct me to this proforma please? Or perhaps someone
> could suggest where I can ask this and Chris Chubb's question. Thanks
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christine Chubb [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 27 May 2004 12:58
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Training for assessors
>
> Can anyone update me on training for DSA assessors? As I understand
> it, QAG's framework for assessors proposes that all assessors should
> be licensed and that new assessors will have to have undertaken
> 'substantial training' in order to get a licence.
>
> Has QAG set standards for this training? Where can I find out more?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Chris
>
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