1. Accreditation Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for accreditation, schools and
teachers must meet the following requirements:
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Relevant educational qualifications.
- At
least three years of teaching experience.
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Demonstrated adherence to health and safety standards.
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Proof of public liability insurance.
- Relevant licenses and certifications required for delivering training.
2. Accreditation Process
The accreditation process involves the
following steps:
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Submission of the application form, including required documentation.
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Initial review of submitted documents by the accreditation team.
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First assessment meeting (via Teams or telephone call).
- Live
visit to the center by an External Quality Assurer (EQA).
- Final accreditation decision based on evaluations.
3.
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation of schools and teachers is based
on:
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Curriculum quality and relevance to the subject.
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Teaching methodologies.
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Student outcomes and feedback.
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Facilities and resources.
- Professional development programs for staff.
4. Point
Allocation System
The accreditation point system awards 1 point
for every hour of training or teaching provided. Additional points can be
earned for:
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Innovative teaching methods.
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Participation in professional development.
- Evidence of excellence in student outcomes.
5. Continuous Improvement Requirements
Accredited schools and teachers must
demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement through:
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Regular review and updates to course content.
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Implementation of feedback from students and external assessors.
- Participation in audits and quality assurance visits.
6. Monitoring and Review Policy
Accredited institutions will undergo regular
monitoring, including:
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Annual audits.
- Site
visits by EQAs.
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Ongoing evaluation of student outcomes and teaching quality.
- Submission of documentation, such as the IQA Strategy Plan, Sampling Plan, and Organizational Chart.
7.
Complaint and Appeal Procedures
Complaints and appeals related to accreditation
decisions must follow this process:
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Submission of a written complaint or appeal within 30 days of the decision.
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Review by the accreditation board.
- Final decision communicated within 14 days of review.
8.
Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct
All accredited schools and teachers must adhere
to strict ethical standards, including:
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Equality and diversity policies.
- Zero
tolerance for malpractice, including the misuse of artificial intelligence.
- Compliance with safeguarding policies.
9. Re-accreditation and Renewal
Re-accreditation is required every 3-5 years,
depending on the institution’s performance and adherence to standards. Schools
and teachers must demonstrate:
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Ongoing compliance with accreditation criteria.
- Evidence of improvements or updates to courses and teaching methods.
10.
Suspension and Revocation of Accreditation
Accreditation may be suspended or revoked in
cases of:
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Non-compliance with health and safety standards.
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Unethical conduct or malpractice.
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Failure to meet evaluation criteria during monitoring visits.
- Withdrawing from the accreditation process without notice.
11.
Record-Keeping and Documentation
Accredited institutions must maintain accurate
records, including:
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Proof of public liability insurance.
- IQA
Strategy Plans and Sampling Plans.
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Records of student assessments.
- For
the UK: UKPRN Number and ICO Registration Number (for data protection
compliance).
- For
other countries: The relevant data protection and government registration
numbers.
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Contracts with candidates.