1. National Contracts Service Locating Equality and Diversity in the Common Inspection Framework Equality and Diversity because … The fundamental questions are: “How effective is the provision of education and training in meeting the needs of learners, and why?” The explicit and the implicit…… The following slides are to be read in conjunction with the Common Inspection Framework published by ALI/OFSTED 2001

2. National Contracts Service Explicit references to EO (Q1 – 6) > “use materials ;and teaching methods that promote equality of opportunity” (Q2) > “the curriculum or programmes of work are socially inclusive, ensuring equality of access and opportunities for learners” (Q5) > “guidance and support are sensitive to equality of opportunity” (Q6)

3. National Contracts Service Explicit references to EO (Q7) > “how well equality of opportunity is promoted and discrimination tackled so that all learners achieve their potential” - “there are explicit aims, value and strategies promoting equality for all that are reflected in the provider’s work” - “there are effective measures to eliminate oppressive behaviour, including all forms of harassment” - “there are effective procedures for dealing with appeals and complaints”

4. National Contracts Service Implicit references to EO > “promote good working relationships that foster learning” (Q2) … but also “use methods and styles of teaching and training …” > “learning resources and accommodation allow all learners to participate fully” (Q3) … but also “specialist equipment and materials …” and “accommodation provides a suitable setting …”

5. National Contracts Service Implicit references to EO > “the suitable and rigour of assessment” (Q4) … and, more specifically, “the analysis of performance of different groups of learners is used to guide programme and course development” > “How well do the programmes and courses meet the needs and interests of learners?” (Q5) and, “programmes or the curriculum … are responsive to local circumstances”

6. National Contracts Service Implicit references to EO > “the diagnosis of, and provision for, individual learning needs”, “the access learners have to relevant, effective support on personal issues” (Q6), and “induction programmes enable learners to … understand their rights and responsibilities” > “clear direction … values… fully understood by staff, including subcontractors and work placement providers” (Q7)

7. National Contracts Service Evidence > Discussion with staff and learners > Observation of learning > Learning materials > Publicity materials > External networks/support structures > Data analysis and resulting Action(by provider) > Documentation - policies and procedures - meeting records/agendas/complaints > Climate (How seriously do management take E&D issues ?)