“Last year we knew we were doing lots of good things in school, but we were inconsistent with our practice and not everything joined up in the way it needed to, which was a huge frustration for everyone. However, joining the QoL network has really helped us bring all these things together in a consistent and coherent way so now everyone understands where their contribution fits in and how to work most effectively with their colleagues.”
– QoL network partner
Quality of Life framework
The evidence-based ‘Quality of Life’ way of working has been shared at a number of national and international conferences. We have demonstrated how it has had a positive impact on the ethos, culture and organisational sense of purpose where it has been adopted.
Interest in the framework led to the establishment of the network, a growing group of schools and colleges who are working together to integrate a QoL approach in their settings.
We meet as a group of reflective practitioners, six times per year, supporting each other on our QoL journeys.
“The innovative quality of life framework you have developed has a positive life-changing impact on pupils and their families “
– Ofsted
What do you get when you join the network?
Independence Plus curriculum
Access to our practical curriculum that combines aspects of communication, self-management and independence to prepare students for adulthood and improve QoL.
QoL survey, progress & reports
Online questionnaires for students and families. Cohort data informs curriculum, strategic & operational planning. Individual QoL is tracked over time, used to set areas of focus, specify interventions and evaluate progress for Annual Reviews.
The ‘PIE’
An IT-based management tool for the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of your QoL journey. Resources include job descriptions, independence curriculum, research templates and a wide range of helpful ideas.
QoL workshops & newsletters
Attending our workshops will guide you through your journey, connect you to partners and provide opportunities for best practice sharing. Half-termly newsletters provide you with QoL developments and research opportunities.
About Swalcliffe Park
Swalcliffe Park is a non-maintained residential and day school for boys with ASC. If you would like to know more about our Quality of Life framework and approach, please have a look at our website www.swalcliffepark.co.uk or contact Kiran on qol@swalcliffepark.co.uk
