ScoutsNI Engagement Framework Powerpoint Presentation

Engagement Framework Training for Youth Leaders Winter/Spring 2017

Engagement FrameworkTraining for Youth Leaders

For Groups registered with EA


Session AimsDescribe the Engagement Framework

Apply the engagement framework - assign a young person to a category within it.

Describe the benefits of the engagement framework. Identify suitable records that could be retrained to support the process


Background and purpose Assign a young person to a category within the Engagement Framework

The benefits

Identify evidence that will support the Engagement Framework return from your youth group.

Evaluation and Close


Engagement Framework Background and Purpose


OUTCOMES WORKING GROUP

Youth Service Sectoral Partners Group/RYDP Outcomes Action Group


Membership varied, at March 2016 it included EA, YCNI, NIYF, Youthnet, Voluntary Sector

Reps, ETI and UUJ.

Pre-consultation on Priorities for Youth in 2009 formally asked both youth workers and young people what they thought the outcomes of youth work were.

Outcomes Working Group


Feedback was summarised, refined and developed

to produce both the outcomes and engagement framework.

Outcomes Working Group



Policy Directive

EA, in consultation with sectoral stakeholders, will design a framework of expected outcomes for all types of provision, proportionate to the support provided and in line with the RYDP.[Priorities for Youth, Action 4.6.4]

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Policy DirectiveRobust qualitative and proportionate reporting systems, along with clear performance indicators and measurable evidence of progress and achievement of the young people, will demonstrate the contribution of youth work to improved educational outcomes for young people and, consequently, it’s public value. [Priorities for Youth, Para 4.4 ]

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ReportingEngagement Framework

Applies to all those registered with EA, has been piloted, its purpose is a standardised system for collecting data on the number of young people taking part in youth services, data will be collected using a single question as part of the annual monitoring return - (currently referred to as the NIYSA/YS1);

Outcomes Based Reporting (OBR)

Based on the Outcomes Framework. Applies to those in receipt of more significant funding from EA, its purpose to gather measureable evidence using performance indicators, data collection to be decided following the current pilot.


The Education Framework requires you to:

To collect, in a standardised format, information from all Education Authority (EA) registered youth groups and organisations on the initial impact of the work they undertake with children and young people.

Reporting


Using the guidance notes provided consider and assign each young

person in your section to one of the categories of engagement.

Count each person in one category only. The total number should be equal to the total number of your

membership.

Application Practice


Engagement Category NumberContactEngagementActive ParticipationMaximising PotentialTotal

The Engagement Framework…

These are NOT hierarchical;

each category is equally valid


o More information on these is in the guidance notes.

o You can choose to use one of the sets of indicators to help you assign

o Or you can move between the sets of indicators

Intensity and commitment

of engagement

Distance travelled (progression) for children

and young people

Children and young people’s influence in

decision making

Three indicators


ENGAGEMENT

CONTACT

MAXIMISING POTENTIAL

Children and young people’s influence in decision making


of engagement

Distance travelled (progression) for

children and young people

Children and young people’s

influence in decision making

ACTIVE PARTICIPATIO

N


ENGAGEMENT

CONTACT

ACTIVE PARTICIPATIO

N

MAXIMISING POTENTIAL

Children and young people’s influence in decision making


of engagement

Distance travelled (progression) for

children and young people

Children and young people’s

influence in decision making


Using the Engagement Framework sheets discuss the examples outlined and assign each to a category within the Engagement Framework.

Complete the group record sheet and report back.

There is no right or wrong response, only the considered, professional judgement/response of those involved


reflect on The Engagement framework reporting process allows you as a leader to:

oReflect on the level and range of young people’s engagement with your section.oIdentify what has went well, what could be improved, innovations and ways to encourage.oIntroduce higher levels of possible youth involvement and improved learning outcomes

The Benefits


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The process will complement existing reflective, planning and quality

assurance processes.


It will help groups and the EA to articulate the value and initial impacts

for children and young people of participation in youth service provision.

…initial impact


It will enhance the level and quality of the data reported to the Department of Education - moving from the collection of numbers to engagement and initial

impact.


It can be used to promote the value of youth work to a range of external stakeholders and investors.

Because it is seen as a one off annual reflective exercise, it is recommended that you complete the Engagement Framework exercise with your team of leaders.

If possible, making use of existing annual planning and review activities.


Supporting Documentation

o Programme

Planso Attendance

recordso Session notes

o Evaluation

formso Badge work

records

o Photos, videos, presentationso reportso Press coverageo consultationso forums


Include in your notes where your evidence is located/filed for reference

Maximising Potential

Active Participation

EngagementContact Rationale and evidence location



EngagementContact



EngagementContact



EngagementContact

Rationale and evidence location




Engagement Category Number

Contact 3

Engagement 24

Active Participation 30

Maximising Potential 11

Total 68

The Engagement Framework

The table below is what you submit to the EA. Evidence needs to be retained for future monitoring


Think of 4 young people from your section

Mixed ages at different levels

Think of those who are dropping in, those are volunteering to do more and some in between

Reflect on each persons’ engagement… is it contact, engagement, active participation or maximising potential?


Engagement Framework to be issuedas part of the revised NIYSA/YS1.

Next steps

Annual monitoring forms returned as part of annual monitoring process.

March 2017 May/June 2017


Reflection, sample monitoring and moderation of Engagement Framework returns to be agreed.

Implementation of any resulting recommendations for improvement.

Next steps

July/August 2017

Autumn 2017


Great Got it!Helpful

Meh!Not sure

Didn’t get it


Help and Advice

Education Authority

Norma Rae028 [email protected]