Post on 24-Jan-2017
Capacity Building TrainingAlison Irvine, Support Officer & Centre Manager, BBNIIrene Lowry, NI District Vice-President
Aim: To raise awareness of the Engagement Framework1
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2 Show you how to complete it
Demonstrate the records you need to retain in support of the process
Background and purpose.
Group work exercise: to assign a young person to a category within the Engagement Framework
The benefits Individual or paired exercise: to identify evidence that will support the Engagement Framework return from your youth group. Evaluation and Close
Describe the PURPOSE of the Engagement Framework.
APPLY the Engagement Framework - assign a young person to a category within it.
Describe the BENEFITS of the Engagement Framework. Identify EVIDENCE - that will support the Engagement
Framework return from your youth group.
purpose…application…benefits…evidence
Membership varied over the years, 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.
Feedback was summarised, refined and developed to produce both the outcomes and engagement framework.
Mechanism for Government Consultation
OUTCOMES WORKING GROUP:
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Policy DirectiveEA, 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]
Robust 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 ]
Proportionate Reporting Systems
Two levels of reporting….Engagement 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);
Each proportionate to the level of EA investment
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.
In progress…
The question to gather data on the Engagement Framework… Aim: 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.
‘Using the guidance notes provided consider and assign each young person in your membership to one of the categories of engagement below. Count each person in one category only. The total number should be equal to the total number of your membership.’
Engagement Category NumberContactEngagementActive ParticipationMaximising PotentialTotal
The Engagement Framework…
These are NOT hierarchical;
each category is equally valid
• More information on these is in the guidance notes. • You can choose to use one of the sets of indicators to help you
assign each child or young person to a category of engagement; • Or you can move between the sets of indicators in order to
assign children and young people to the most appropriate category of engagement.
Intensity and commitment of engagement
Distance travelled (progression) for children and young people
Children and young people’s influence in
decision making
Three indicators….
ENGAGEMENTCONTACT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
MAXIMISING POTENTIAL
Attends to meet friends
and takes part in social,
creative, recreational
or sport activity
Engages in short term, group programmes, makes new relationships.
Participates in planned, long term, group work programme with youth work outcomes.
Participates in the design and/or delivery of programmes for self and others, incl. evaluation.
Acts in a leadership role.
Involved in the group to their max ability.
Categories of engagement and intensity and commitment indicators
ENGAGEMENTCONTACT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
MAXIMISING POTENTIAL
Enhanced personal
Capabilities.
Improved Health and well-being.
Positive Relationships
Developed thinking, life and/or work skills.
Positive Relationships with others.
Increased participation
Active Citizenship
Distance Travelled for children and young people
ENGAGEMENTCONTACT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
MAXIMISING POTENTIAL
Makes personal
decisions on participation in activities designed by
others
Contributes to decision making with others relating to a specific programme or activity.
Actively involved in assessing needs, decision making, planning and problem solving either around or within the club, unit or project generally.
Positively influences others.
Takes on representative roles (within or beyond the club)
Children and young people’s influence in decision making
GROUP TASK
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
PROFESSIONAL: in the sense that practitioners - both volunteer and paid - are legally, ethically and morally obliged to conduct their work to the highest possible standards and to be accountable for their actions, (NSETS Endorsement Guidance).
reflect on recognise &
celebrate
…the level and range of children and young people’s engagement with your company/unit
THE BENEFITS
Creates space……to identify, promote & encourage
…alternative and or further opportunities for enhancing engagement, participation and learning.
THE BENEFITS
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…designed to complement existing reflective, planning and quality assurance processes.
THE BENEFITS
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… It will help units and the EA to articulate the value and initial impacts for children and young people of
participation in youth service provision.
value… …initial impact
THE BENEFITS
… 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 impacts…
THE BENEFITS
… it can be used to promote the value of youth work to a range of external stakeholders
and investors.
THE BENEFITS
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.
o Programme/sessional planso Attendance recordso Sessional observation sheetso Debriefing or session notes o End of session ‘Happy Sheets’o Individual/group evaluation
formso Participant portfolios, etc.o Badge work records
o Photos, videos, scrapbooks, collages, presentations or displays
o Satisfaction surveys (young people, parents/other stakeholders)
o Reports eg to management committee, advisory group, funder or regional support body
The Evidence – your supporting documentation
Examples of BB Evidence
Weekly attendance records Badge work records Attendance at Camp,
Enrolment, Battalion Services Squad marks Progression through the
Company Recognitions such as:
Leading Boy, best behaved, most improved etc…
Awards Gained – President’s Badge/Queen’s Badge
Cups at Annual Display time Photos/Videos showing
participation in competitions, fundraising, drama etc.
Press Coverage Social Media
Maximising Potential
Active Participation
EngagementContact Rationale and where evidence is
Maximising Potential
Active Participation
EngagementContact
Maximising Potential
Active Participation
EngagementContact
Maximising Potential
Active Participation
EngagementContact
Include in your notes where your evidence is located/filed for reference
There is no Right or Wrong Answer!
Rationale and where evidence is
Rationale and where evidence is
Rationale and where evidence is
Engagement Category NumberContact 3Engagement 24Active Participation 30Maximising Potential 11Total 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 company/unit
Mixed agesAt
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.
Reflection, sample monitoring and moderation of Engagement Framework returns to be agreed.
Implementation of any resulting recommendations for improvement.
NEXT STEPS…
Annual monitoring forms returned as part of annual monitoring process.
March 2017 May/June 2017 July/August 2017 Autumn 2017
Describe the PURPOSE of the Engagement Framework.
APPLY the Engagement Framework - assign a young person to a category within it.
Describe the BENEFITS of the Engagement Framework. Identify EVIDENCE - that will support the Engagement
Framework return from your youth group.
purpose…application…benefits…evidence