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SAMPLE REPORTS - Your Program’s Strengths and Weaknesses

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Your Program’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Report Reference Number: 5687
Date of Assessment: dd/mm/yyyy

Rating - 5

No Ratings

Rating - 4

A1.1	The program has a clear and public statement of purpose, mission and means
A1.4	A primary goal of the program is to offer education and training options
A1.5	A primary goal of the program is to improve the social and personal development of its young people
A2.4	Students are involved in local projects that aim at adding value to community life
A2.5	Employers and training institutions are active supporters of the program
A2.6	Local employers and community organisations assist by providing work placements and additional training for students
A2.7	Programs have close links with local governments
A3.7	There is process/procedure in place to maintain confidentiality/privacy in regard to students
A3.8	There is an agreed learning plan for each student with agreed goals and timeframe
A3.9	The learning plans identify any barriers to learning for each student and the ways the program will help overcome these
A3.10	The co-ordinator/teacher conducts a regular review to ensure student goals and plans are achieved
A3.11	Co-ordinator/teacher meets with students individually and provides feedback
B2.1	Staff recruitment guidelines and selection criteria are documented
B2.2	A documented induction process is in place around the values, mission and guidelines of the program
B2.14	Staff are involved in the decision making processes
B3.2	Planning involves key members of each group of personnel eg teaching, support, Board/Council/community/funders
B3.3	The program is regularly reviewed and receives external validation
B3.4	The planning horizon extends out over a one to five year timeframe
B3.5	The cost of programs is in line with funding received
B3.6	There is sound knowledge of the fixed and variable resources required to operate the program
B3.7	There is flexibility of resources to meet fluctuating demands
B3.8	The ratio of student: teachers is planned and monitored
C1.8	Percentage of staff expressing satisfaction with the program
C1.9	Percentage of parents taking an active interest in the program
C2.2	Percentage of students who have left the program and are presently in education, employment and /or training
C2.3	Percentage of former students contributing to the program
C3.2	Strategies are in place to influence education and other systems
C3.3	There is a research and evaluation plan
C3.4	Positive publicity around the program generated by program
C3.5	Public and community perceptions and image of the program are monitored

Rating - 3

A3.3	There are regular surveys of student morale and satisfaction
A3.4	There is an exit interview/survey and student feedback is used to improve the program
A3.5	Interviews are conducted prior to commencement of program to find out their goals and interests
A3.6	A variety of courses are offered that reflect the interests and needs of young people in the program
A3.7	There is process/procedure in place to maintain confidentiality/privacy in regard to students
A3.8	There is an agreed learning plan for each student with agreed goals and timeframe
A3.15	The Council/Committee/Board members have an appropriate mix of community and business skills
A5.4	Assistance and advice is provided to students requiring additional post-program support
B1.2	There is an appropriate structure and procedure in place to effectively meet funding reporting requirements

Rating - 2

B2.9	Performance reviews are planned and regularly conducted by management
B2.10	Policy & procedures are in place, clearly communicated to staff and followed
B2.11	A succession plan is in place to renew program leadership
B2.15	There are regular surveys of staff morale and satisfaction
B2.16	Management has an understanding of staff turnover and reasons for this
B2.17	Clear operational procedures, guidelines and training in place eg: • OH&S • Harassment and Bullying • Dispute Resolutions
B3.1	Dedicated time is regularly set aside for strategic planning

Rating - 1

A1.1	The program has a clear and public statement of purpose, mission and means
A4.2	There is an agreed referral process which is carried out
B1.1	Program management has a sound knowledge of sources of funds and funders
B1.2	There is an appropriate structure and procedure in place to effectively meet funding reporting requirements
B1.3	Funding sources are consistent with the program’s purpose and mission
B1.4	Program management has sound knowledge of where and how to source additional funds/support to value add the program
B2.12	The program’s purposes, values and mission are clearly displayed
B2.13	The program’s purposes, values and missions are demonstrated in the services, guidelines and behaviour of staff of the programs
B2.14	Staff are involved in the decision making processes
B2.15	There are regular surveys of staff morale and satisfaction
B2.16	Management has an understanding of staff turnover and reasons for this
B3.9	Successes are defined, monitored, measured, reported and celebrated
B3.10	Management is generally able to anticipate problems before they arise
B3.11	Goals are planned in stages and measured accordingly
C1.4	Percentage of students making progress in their numeracy attainment
C1.5	Percentage of students making progress in their literacy attainment
C1.6	Percentage of students making progress in their social and personal development
C1.7	Percentage of students expressing satisfaction with the program
C1.8	Percentage of staff expressing satisfaction with the program
C1.9	Percentage of parents taking an active interest in the program

Rating - 0 (Not Applicable)

A3.3	There are regular surveys of student morale and satisfaction
B1.2	There is an appropriate structure and procedure in place to effectively meet funding reporting requirements
C1.3	Percentage of students achieving their learning plan
C1.4	Percentage of students making progress in their numeracy attainment
C1.5	Percentage of students making progress in their literacy attainment
C3.2	Strategies are in place to influence education and other systems
C3.3	There is a research and evaluation plan
C3.4	Positive publicity around the program generated by program
C3.5	Public and community perceptions and image of the program are monitored

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