Element 10

Effective procedures for evaluating the impact of the targeted aspects of extended services on the learning and development of children and young people

A provider will need to review the impact of its strategic planning. This monitoring process will include self-evaluation, gathering external viewpoints and analysing current evidence. Reports made to the relevant responsible body by the lead person, other practitioners and providers, and through the involvement of designated individuals, will provide frequent opportunities to review, monitor and analyse provision, practice, progress and performance.

The lead person and relevant responsible body of the centre/service should demonstrate an active interest and review the progress being made in implementing planning to encourage, develop, support and extend provision. The views of all practitioners, as appropriate to their role and level of involvement, should be sought on the centre’s/service’s plans, provision, practice, progress and impact on children and young people.

It is up to each provider to decide how they carry out self-evaluation and review their progress – what is important is that regular observation, assessment, evaluation and analysis of progress and development actually takes place. All partners and stakeholders need to receive appropriate information to help them review and monitor progress and be aware of improvements in practice and provision.

Ultimately what a provider must try to identify is the impact it is having on the longer-term learning and development of the children and young people with whom it is engaging.