Using Observations of Practice in your Quality Cycle

Using Observations of Practice in your Quality Cycle

Observations of practice can be a powerful tool to improve quality when implemented well, with the right intent behind them.

By Strategic Development Network - SDN

Date and time

Wed, 2 Jul 2025 02:00 - 03:30 PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Observations of practice can be a powerful tool to improve quality when implemented well, with the right intent behind them.


Done badly observations add little value and can be perceived as a threat.

Let’s take a deep dive into observations of practice within the context of your quality cycle.

How can you make sure your observations of practice substantially improve CPD for your colleagues and benefit your learners?

How can we successfully bridge the relationship between quality assurance and practitioner development?

On Wednesday 2 July (10.00-11.30am), SDN and Mesma are teaming up to host this workshop.

You’ll leave this workshop with an understanding of:

  • Considering how to implement a successful observation strategy
  • Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to observations
  • Critiquing examples of reporting on outcomes from observations
  • Sharing experiences with colleagues from other organisations to help you to develop your plans and practice

You can book onto the webinar for £95 (+VAT).

If you cannot make the date, let us know and we will keep you updated on any new dates.

Who are these webinars for?

This webinar is designed for all quality leads, co-ordinators and Operation Managers.

Facilitators and speakers

The session will be led by Lou Doyle, CEO Mesma and Senior Strategic Associate SDN. SDN and Mesma are leading experts in apprenticeships.

The SDN team have supported over 5,000 apprenticeship staff, from 1000 organisations, to prepare for the reforms. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups, giving us a unique insight into what is required.

Mesma are quality assurance experts and provide online software, tools and in-depth support for providers across the country.

Why an SDN-Mesma webinar?

SDN and Mesma are leading experts in apprenticeships. The SDN team have supported over 5,000 apprenticeship staff, from 1,000 organisations, to improve their provision. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups, giving us a unique insight into what is required. Mesma are quality assurance experts and provide online software, tools and in-depth support for providers across the country.

Price and payment

To keep costs down, payment for the webinar series must be made online via credit card (book below). If you are a Local Authority, and unable to book via card, please email us on: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk

Terms and conditions

The Terms and Conditions (including our refund policy) for SDN events and webinars can be found here. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)

Any questions, please email the SDN events team: events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk

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We’ve supported over 5,000 apprenticeship staff, from 1,000 organisations, to help prepare to deliver apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment. We’ve also worked closely with over 80 of the trailblazer employer groups, giving us a unique insight into what is required. SDN also authored the toolkit.

£114