Nick Boles promotes the matrix Standard as part of his evidence to select committee
Nick Boles, ‘If an organisation has the matrix Standard you know their up to a benchmark of quality in terms of their provision.’
Selby College matrix Reaccreditation
After successfully holding the matrix Standard since 2004, Selby College have once again been successful in their reaccreditation. They have maintained their high standards of information, advice and guidance through continual improvement and monitoring focussing on leadership and management.
Key comments from Assessment Services assessor, Susan Smith were, ‘Key strengths in leadership of an effective and supportive IAG service throughout the college – a sense of mission and purpose is evident across the whole of Selby College such that students are offered a consistent service that meets their needs. Staff comment that despite the challenging agenda, the leadership and management in the College helps them to retain their focus on providing impartial support that achieves agreed student outcomes.’
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London Ambitions: Shaping a Careers Offer for Every Young Londoner
London Ambitions: Shaping a Careers Offer for Every Young Londoner – Next Step Plans Webinar
Monday 9th May 2016 at 2pm
Presented by Dr. Deirdre Hughes, OBE
Join us for our 1 hour webinar presented by Dr. Deirdre Hughes, OBE which is designed to bring those interested in IAG developments fully up-to-date with the latest implementation plans underway across London in shaping a new careers offer for young people. It is recommended participants read this report, published in June 2015, in advance of the webinar. Download: http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/londonambitionscareers
Dr Deirdre Hughes, OBE will be hosting the webinar.
By the end of the 1 hour webinar, participants will have:
1. Reviewed the key steps being taken to implement the 7 key elements and London Careers Curriculum
2. Considered its implications for quality standards in careers work across schools, colleges, universities and other local community settings
3. Reflected on the evidence-base underpinning this work and how this can be applied in IAG practice
4. Shared ideas on effective ways to implement a high impact careers IAG strategy.
Limited spaces so book now to avoid disappointment!
The matrix Standard assessment described by Rising Star (Zenith People)
Angela Anderson, Managing Director of Rising Star (Zenith People) describes her expectations of the matrix assessment, benefits and their next steps.
Rising Star, sister brand of Zenith People, is a recruitment business totally focussed on helping young people find employment. Whatever your career aspirations and whatever your starting point, we’ll help you map out the steps you need to take to achieve your employment goals.
Tomorrows People share their journey to matrix Standard accreditation
Steve Swan, Business Director of Tomorrow’s People share his thoughts on the matrix Standard and the accreditation process.
Tomorrows People vision is to break the cycle of unemployment and dependency in deprived communities throughout the UK. They transform lives by ‘re-skilling’ long-term unemployed people so that they can find and keep a job.
Great Yarmouth Refugee & Outreach Support gain the matrix Standard
Great Yarmouth Refugee & Outreach Support (GYROS) is a registered charity which provide Information, Advice and Guidance to migrant workers; specialising in Immigration, Housing and Debt. They provide training and workshops in a wide variety of areas to support newcomers and the migrant community settle and integrate into the local community. Training and workshops include ESOL, Healthy Living, Arts and Crafts, Self-employment, Employability, CVs and many more.
‘We are really proud to have been reaccredited today. It also ensures that our community are aware that we are not afraid of putting our service up for scrutiny by an independent body. The matrix Standard helps us to focus on a quality service.’
Left to right: Oksana Snaidere, Ligia Macedo, Armine Nikoghosyan, Lidia Silva and Jo Howes.
King John School highlights the benefits the matrix Standard brings to their School
Paul Barry, Assistant Head of King John School highlights the benefits of the matrix Standard and how it has helped the school with the preparation for their Ofsted Inspection.
Charnwood Borough Council are awarded the Customer Service Excellence Standard
Chris Trail, Director of Strategy at Charnwood Borough Council talks about the benefits of the Customer Service Excellence Standard to Paul Bridle, Chairman of Assessment Services Ltd.
Capturing the Moment- C&K Careers
Three years ago C&K Careers invested in training me to become a matrix Standard Internal Champion. During our recent Accreditation Review, I was able to work alongside the Assessor in planning the programme and conducting some of the interviews;
“We found that through acquiring a deep understanding and involvement in the Standard, coupled with our all-year round commitment to it, we could bring even more rigour to the whole Assessment journey and so benefit our company”
Katren North, Head of Business Development, C&K Careers
“Having an Internal champion means that so much of what we do on a daily basis is underpinned by the matrix Standard. We don’t need to worry about getting assessment ready. It is what we naturally always do!”
“It is fabulous for staff to have the strength of their work externally recognised by the matrix Standard assessor – and any areas for development are regarded as exciting challenges to drive us forward”.
Author; Stuart McRill, Registered matrix Assessor
matrix cited in London Ambitions Report
On the 25th June, Excellence Squared CEO, Paul Bridle, attended the launch of the London Ambitions Career offer. Boris Johnson gave a speech to the attendees reminiscing about his youth and finding the right path for work.
The 80 page report, supported by the Major of London, London Enterprise Panel and produced by the London Council, sets out 7 key recommendations to transform the landscape of careers and employment support for young people across London.
Within recommendation 3.1, the matrix standard is included as one of three national standards for schools and colleges to work towards.
“3.1 – Access to impartial, independent and personalised careers education, information, advice and guidance on their local community.
All London schools and colleges should work towards a quality award for careers education, information, advice and guidance as an effective means of carrying out a systematic self-improvement review of careers provision, including online and face-to-face careers support for all young Londoners.”
Point two cites The matrix Standard:
“The national matrix Standard for information, advice and guidance – this can assist schools and colleges to demonstrate that they provide a high quality and impartial service. Schools and colleges can access an online register of organisations’ accredited to the matrix Standard.”
Our CEO had this to say;
“We are delighted that the matrix Standard has been included in the report, and we are ready to support schools and colleges with their journey through the matrix standard”.
If you would like to know more about this initiative, and download the report, please visit the London Ambitions website.
