Contents

  1. Assessment information and methodology
  2. About the organisation
  3. The Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
  4. The difference the IAG makes to recipients and the overall impact
  5. What is working particularly well
  6. Development suggestions
  7. Conditions of Accreditation

1. Assessment information and methodology

Assessment information

  • Assessment type - Accreditation Review
  • Assessor’s Decision - Standard Met
  • Assessor’s Name - Alistair Hudson
  • Evidence Gathering/Assessment Date/s - 17/07/2023 to 19/07/2023 (2.5 days)
  • Client ID and Assessment Reference - C35468 / PN201988
  • Accreditation Review to be conducted by - 17/07/2026

Methodology

  • Evidence gathering - days at the BBE centre in Erith, with a further half day of remote interviews. Interviews were conducted in person and by Microsoft Teams and telephone
  • Staff interviews - 26, individually and in small groups, including the Head of Economic Development and Skills and the 2 Service Managers
  • Recipient interviews - 15 (in small groups in the centre and by telephone)
  • Partner interviews - 3
  • Document review - BBE website, policies, job descriptions, marketing materials, IAG materials, programme key performance indicator data, client action plans and work stars

Standard Report V5

Version Dated: 31 May 2023

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