Quotes:
- Educational objectives are clear, appropriate and consistent with the standards of the award. Academic standards are high with an appropriate range of grades awarded. Students complete a broad range of assessment types which meet learners’ diverse needs. I am satisfied that all Minimum Intended Program Learning Objectives are not only achieved, but exceeded.
- Trainees are educated to a highly professional standard, by expert trainers in their field. The quality across all four years of training is high, particularly the quality of year four dissertations, some of which are of a standard to be published.
- Students complete a broad range of assessment types which reflect the necessary skills and competence of a Creative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Students are required to apply theory to practice and their application of knowledge through a number of authentic assessments. Assessment strategies are evidently carefully considered and robust.
- I have reviewed a representative sample of students’ assessments, including dissertations. Appropriate moderation and benchmarking is undertaken by the academic team; a number of reviewed scripts had been second marked.
- I interviewed two final year students who were both highly professional and knowledgeable; their attainment was clear to see.
- I am satisfied that assessment procedures are fair, consistent and fit for purpose. Assessment strategy is clearly considered with a number of authentic assessments which require students to not only demonstrate knowledge, but demonstrate their ability to critically apply knowledge.
- Assessment briefs are clear and match module learning outcomes. Assessment feedback is clear and constructive. Students can see from numerical marking matrices where they have picked up, or lost marks. Students are provided with clear written feedback in addition to this which is supportive to their learning and future assessments.
Conclusions and Recommendations
I continue to be impressed by the high standard of professional training offered by the Children’s Therapy Centre. It was a pleasure to meet with students who echoed the positive impression I had of the programme. Students felt the course was well structured and delivered, commenting on feeling supported and ‘held’ throughout the process by knowledgeable staff. I feel that the appointment of a Well Being Co-ordinator and Group Process Facilitator is positive and supportive for students. The new online library and resources are also a wonderful addition.
