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SQA September 2013
SQA September 2013
Awards for staff working with children and young
people age 0‐16
National Occupational StandardsAll SQA awards are based on National Occupational
Standards (NOS)NOS describe best practice, in any sector, by bringing
together the required skills, knowledge and values.They are used as benchmarks for qualifications and
define roles at work.They are UK wide and are available for most
qualifications
NOS are available for use on UKCES websitehttp://www.ukstandards.co.uk/Pa ges/index.aspx
Review of NOSWhy review the NOS?
We live in a world of perpetual change; in a society when more
and more of us are out at work and all of us are living longer than
ever before. Our needs are changing; our demands are increasing.
We all want to live in a society that is healthy, prosperous,
tolerant, safe, fair and inclusive.
As the structure and complexity of our society changes then so
too must the care and support we provide to vulnerable
individuals, children and families. So too must the qualifications
we offer reflect the changing nature of society and the landscape
of legislation and guidance within which we work.
The Focus of the Review
•Credit rating and levelling against SCQF•Core skill mapping •Qualification structures•Assessment strategy
Current Qualifications for Childhood Practice
Progression is now possible from school to
Degree level.
Skills for Work
NC/NPA
HNC
PDA 8
HND
PDA 9
SVQ 2
SVQ 3
SVQ 4
The BA in Childhood Practice is also available
but is not an SQA award
Qualifications‐
A New LandscapeNew qualifications are driven by:
New legislation
The Government agenda
Guidance and Policy
Demands of registration with SSSC
The progression agenda
How new awards are put togetherCurrently the HNC Childhood Practice and the SVQs
are being renewed to ensure that they are based on the NOS, reflect current legislation and new
theoretical thinkingBoth qualifications are outdated and a Qualifications
Development Team (QDT) has been put in place for both awards
The launch date for the new VQs
is November and January 2014 for the new HNC
Universal KnowledgeThe NOS details universal knowledge in order to assist
consistency and reduce repetition. The review of the HNC and the SVQ awards is based on
this Universal Knowledge.Integration of knowledge and practice is fundamental
within Social Services, the Health Sector and in Childhood Practice and is highlighted within the new
awards
SCDCCLD0306 Plan and organise environments for children and families
Knowledge and understanding
You need to know and understand:
Rights
1.legal and work setting requirements on equality, diversity, discrimination and rights 2,your role in promoting children and young people’s rights, choices, wellbeing and active participation3,your duty to report any acts or omissions that could infringe the rights of children and young people4.how to deal with and challenge discrimination5.the rights that key people, children and young
people have to make complaints and be supported to do so
You need to know and understand:Your practice• legislation, codes of practice, standards, frameworks and guidance relevant to your work, your work setting and the content of this standard • how your own background, experiences and beliefs may have an impact on your practice • your own roles, responsibilities and accountabilities with their limits and boundaries• the roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of others with whom you work
The New HNC in Childhood PracticeThe QDT are currently working on the award and the
reviewed HNC will be available to training providers in January 2014 and will be delivered from August
2014.The new award will be based on the NOS and reflect all
of the changes in thinking, Scottish legislation , guidance and policy relating to children 0‐16 and their
families.The award will also have 3 of the core units from the
SVQ level 3 embedded as workplace practice.
SVQsThe current SVQs
have been extended until 31 January
2014 to allow the transition from the old awards to the new awards. Candidates who start before this date
will have time to complete the awardThe new SVQs
will
be called Social Services Children
and Young people (SSCYP) and will cover the age range 0‐16 and candidates will have to cover
Universal Knowledge as well as provide evidence of their practice.
The 3 core units will be common across the Social Services awards
SCDCCLD0306 Plan and organise
environments for
children and
families
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Plan and provide a positive and safe physicalenvironment in which to promote children’s social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic development
1. work with others to assess what is necessary to create and maintain a safe and secure environment 2. ensure the physical environment meets regulatory and health and safety requirements and protects the child from danger and harm3. develop and maintain systems and procedures for risk assessment and health and safety, according to work setting requirements4. adapt the environment to meets the child’s, parents and key people’s preferences and needs, according to their developmental stage 5. ensure that the environment promotes inclusion and active participation of the child, parents and key people1. promote and value diversity within the environment and range of activities provided
New awards in DevelopmentThere is an award under development at the moment in
line with the Government’s Play Strategy.It will be delivered to local authority personnel whose
job role has a relationship to play in communities e.g. housing officers, parks and recreation, roads etc.
Questions and Discussion
Thank You Barbara Dale ‐
Chair of the Board of Directors of SPPA and
Senior External Verifier Children’s Care Learning and Development Scottish Qualifications Authority
A Flexible Approach to Scottish Qualifications.
Sybil Taylor WorkplaceAssessor.
Experience in delivering CCLD SVQ Level 3 and 4
Range of settings
Staff with a variety of experience.
Staff in a variety of roles.
All require qualification.
A Flexible ApproachReasons:
Current demands.
Need to keep up to date.
Current Demands
Structure of society:
Changes in family life
Recession
Outdated standards
Required knowledge, skills, values
SSSC registration
Range of Settings.
Playgroup
Nursery/private and voluntary sector
Childminder/home setting
Out of School Care
Playwork
Resources.
Staffing level
Budget
Venue/space
Experience
Governing Body
Time
Tailor Made Packages.
Group award/120 credits across the level
4 units “top up”
56/59 credits
1‐3 units/cover gaps/specified knowledge and or skills required
E.g New HNC to incorporate 3 units at Level 3
CPD‐
specified for one setting
Distance learning‐tutor and “training portal”
support/assessment
Where there is a will‐‐‐‐‐
Customised awards
Individual needs
Different routes
SVQ Tailor made assessment.
Candidates “lead”
their own progression
Agree assessment plans
Agree observations
Agree timescales/deadlines
Fit in with workload and team in setting