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Many schools that engage with the principles of VbE want formal recognition of their achievements.
We carry out a Quality Mark audit that assesses seven dimensions of VbE.
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Quality Mark Assessments
Quality Mark Assessments
When a school first enquires about certification, we allocate a dedicated consultant to help schools manage the straightforward process. Schools can download the self-assessment audit tool at the start of the process. It guides them through compiling evidence of the effectiveness of VbE at their school and forms the basis of our audit. Before we carry out an audit, the consultant will discuss the process and review the school’s self-assessment tool.
Where it is apparent that the school needs to address particular areas in order to attain the quality mark certificate, the consultant will discuss the issues with the school and suggest ways for the school to resolve the issues.
To download the self-assessment tool, click the link below.
Scope of Assessments
Scope of Assessments
Quality mark assessments consider six aspects of a school’s experience for pupils;
Aspect 1 – Wellbeing
Aspect 2 – Ethical Leadership
Aspect 3 – Behavour and Relationships
Aspect 4 – Teaching and Learning
Aspect 5 – Reflection
Aspect 6 – Values into Action
The final part of the assessments includes:
Self-reflection on the school’s “stand out” area of excellence in VbE
Adviser’s Suggestions for next Steps
Audit Conclusion
Booking a Quality Mark Assessment
Booking a Quality Mark Assessment
To book a quality mark assessment or for more information, click the link below.
The Audit Process
The Audit Process
Once it is clear that the school meets the conditions of the quality mark certification scheme, the consultant will visit the school to audit the evidence provided.
Once the audit is complete, we arrange a debriefing session with staff and with the senior leadership team on the day of the audit. We follow it up with a comprehensive report, highlighting and celebrating the school’s achievements and offering suggestions to strengthen or deepen VbE if/as appropriate.
Enhanced Quality Mark Assessments
Enhanced Quality Mark Assessments
Quality Mark schools have many opportunities to enhance and embed their values journies.
The Enhanced Quality Mark assessment allows schools to recognise and formalise some of their enhanced achievements. Enhanced quality mark schools must commit to supporting and sharing their values-based experiences with other schools. Schools have complete discretion about the direction their enhancements might take, such as specialisation dimensions of mental health, work on values in the community, research or explicit training/support for other schools.
Quality Mark schools already have a dedicated consultant Schools should discuss their aspirations to attain the enhanced Quality Mark standard, and download an enhanced self-assessment audit tool to help guide them through the process.
Schools can download the enhanced self-assessment audit tool at the start of the process. It guides them through compiling evidence of the effectiveness of VbE at their school and forms the basis of our audit. Before we carry out an audit, the consultant will discuss the process and review the school’s enhanced self-assessment tool.
To download the self-assessment tool, click the link below.
Early Years Quality Mark Assessments
Early Years Quality Mark Assessments
The VbE Early Years Quality Mark has been created to recognise and celebrate excellent values-based practice in nursery and pre-school settings.
It fulfils the criteria outlined for the Values-based Education Quality Mark whilst being adapted for Early Years children, staff and settings.
Schools can download the early years self-assessment audit tool at the start of the process. It guides them through compiling evidence of the effectiveness of VbE at their school and forms the basis of our audit. Before we carry out an audit, the consultant will discuss the process and review the school’s enhanced self-assessment tool.
To download the self-assessment tool, click the link below.
Teaching Assistants' Quality Mark
Teaching Assistants' Quality Mark
Teaching Assistants at Eardisley Primary School
with their headteacher, Bridget Knight
Do you have individuals on you staff who you wish to award for their exemplary values-based practice? Are you looking for a tool that will help with a values-based performance management process?
Our Teaching Assistant Quality Mark audit tool can be used internally by schools with the option of a VbE certification. It is accessible from the link below:
The photo on the left is of Teaching Assistants at Eardisley Primary School who were each awarded the Values-based Education Quality Mark Certificate in December 2024, in recognition of outstanding and exemplary values-based practice.
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