We are keen that this is not an onerous process for impact organisations who want to include programmes in the Directory, whilst at the same time ensuring that we have confidence in the impact of those programme we are promoting.
There are four Impact Levels that programmes from Skills Builder partners might be able to show. The steps are cumulative, so for example, a programme that has achieved Level 3, would also be expected to meet the indicators for Levels 1 and 2. Therefore, you should only enter your programme for the highest level that you are confident it will achieve.
Skills Builder makes an assessment of whether a programme has achieved a particular Impact Level through the below process:
This informal conversation can help to gauge which Impact Level is most suitable for a particular programme.
Step 2
Self-assessment form
You will then be sent a link to a short self-assessment form where you also upload some evidence. Complete and submit the form
Step 3
Review
The Skills Builder team will review your self-assessment and get in touch if there are any questions.
Step 4
Option 1: Addition to the Directory
If you have met the criteria for your chosen Impact Level we will upload your programme to the Impact Directory and send you a confirmation email with your impact level badge attached.
Option 2: Not quite met the criteria
We may either recommend a different Impact Level, or suggest actions to take to meet the criteria and how we can support you to do so. This may involve retaking the self-assessment.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your Skills Builder contact who will be glad to talk you through the process.
We look forward to hearing from you.