Quality in Study Support and Extended Services
Quality in Study Support and Extended Services (QISS) is a national organisation which is part of the Faculty of Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. Over the last decade QiSS has worked in partnership with the DfE and local authorities. QiSS has a national reputation for excellence in both the application of knowledge and creating practical solutions for education providers in the areas of Study Support, Extended Services, professional development and learning activities outside normal lesson time.
QiSS provides a number of tools for quality development including nationally recognised quality assurance marks for Study Support and Extended Service provision which enhances school improvement. QiSS has developed two nationally used quality assurance frameworks for Study Support and Extended Services and provides a range of continuous professional development opportunities. These tools are available to a range of education providers including Academies, Primary, Secondary, Independent, Free and Supplementary schools, sports and performing arts centres, libraries, museums and private education organisations.
Achievement of these quality marks demonstrates excellence in a variety of areas including raising attainment and achievement, engaging learners with a variety of needs and significantly improving behaviour and attendance.
Kent County Council Learning Plus Celebration Event March 2012
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New!
Ofsted provides guidance for the Inspecting Extended Services provision
Ofsted have recently issued updated guidance to its inspectors in relation to Extended Services within schools. In addition, schools who have achieved QSS and QES recognition have successfully used their portfolio as evidence for Ofsted inspection.
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For all the latest News from QiSS, please follow the link to download your copy of the Spring 2012 Newsletter!!|
New for September 2011 - Revised Extending Learning Opportunities framework (ELO)
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TRAINING DATES AND EVENTS 2011/2012
Follow this link for details of forthcoming training days and events| including 2 new External Providers' Briefings
Key Facts about QiSS Quality Marks|
Successful QiSS National Conference |2012!!
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QiSS and QES Quality Awards 2011/2012
Congratulations to all the schools/organisations| who have successfully gained QiSS or QES status since September 2011
NB !! QiSS and QES Recognition
You can now register online via the QiSS National Database|