Maureen Little, chief external verifier at CACHE, takes a look at the wide range of people who are involved in the assessment process
From the assessor's point of view, one of the most challenging aspects of the new NVQs is that they are now being taken by a broader range of childcare workers than ever. This necessitates visiting a wide variety of workplaces and working with a diverse cross-section of individuals.
Given this broadening of the workplace, assessors and internal verifiers are now having to hone their skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis. They must meet the requirements laid down in the Assessment Strategy for Children's Care, Learning and Development SVQ/NVQs at Levels 2, 3 and 4.
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