Introduction to the Directory
At present, there are many improvement services on offer in the further education system.
The Directory will bring together information about these services whose suppliers choose to apply to be registered in the Directory.
It will thus help the further education system to view in advance the potential benefit of the services being offered by organisations and individual consultants.
By developing a set of criteria for improvement services in the sector, the intention is to promote a strong and effective network of suppliers on which the sector can draw.
Definition of Terms
For the purposes of the Directory, the following definitions apply:
A provider is any organisation or individual seeking to commission quality improvement services, e.g. a training provider or college of further education.
A supplier is any organisation or consultant offering quality improvement services to the learning and skills sector.
What will the Directory consist of?
In the first instance, the Directory will consist of:
How will these services be accessed?
It is the intention that most services will be accessed through the Excellence Gateway website.
For more information on the directory visit the Excellence Gateway.
Alternatively, people may use the QIA Helpline service 0870 211 3434
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