Supported Internship Quality Assurance Framework

A SIQAF self-assessment tool has been designed to support an SI provider to determine the quality and success of their SI programme. It is designed to be read and used in conjunction with the Supported Internship Guidance. It will highlight the programmes strengths and should be used as an annual continuous improvement tool.

It has been designed to support reflection, self-assessment, and quality assurance. It acts as a scaffold to support the effectiveness of the SI and as a catalyst for driving change and improving provision, so there is an expectation for reviews to lead to an action plan.

The framework contains 6 sections covering leadership, planning, partnership, preparedness, progress, and results. Each section contains criterion which can be scored between 0-3 (and some between 0-5 in the results section) with a total maximum score of 117. It is designed to be led by the Supported Internship provider but including all other partners involved in the delivery of the programme.

Download the SIQAF, your self-assessment tool and supporting evidence using the links below:

Supported Internship Quality Assurance Framework

SIQAF Self-Assessment (EXCEL) - an excel version of the self-assessment tool including criterion, scoring, comments, action plans and a scoring matrix

SIQAF Self-Assessment (WORD) - a word version of the self-assessment tool including criterion, scoring, comments and action plan

SIQAF Supporting Evidence - supporting evidence for the word version of the self-assessment tool including Prompts/Expected Practice and the scoring matrix

Supported Internship programmes can sign up to a peer reviewed self-assessment. The peer review process involves two trained peer reviewers (one lead reviewer and another peer reviewer) who will visit the Supported Internship programmes over a day and a half to validate their SIQAF self-assessment score and support continuous improvement efforts with recommended actions and good practice examples.

If you are a supported internship provider and want to book a peer reviewed self-assessment, please contact Amy.Martin@base-uk.org.

A peer view flyer is available here for information and for sharing.