Update to General Quality Mark Applications
- For the purposes of the audit, both employees and volunteers that are involved in providing the service will be included in the audit process
- For existing Quality Mark holders who are applying for their audit, it is not mandatory for the workbook to be completed as part of your application. Although it would be helpful for an Auditor to have sight of the completed workbook, if you have an Office Manual, or policies and procedures manual that is already in place these can be substituted in place of the Workbook. It is not neccesary for these manuals to be returned along with your application form, as your Auditor will agree this timescale with you, when they are discussing specific dates for the audit to take place.
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LSC Extends Lexcel Accreditation deadline until six months after legal aid contracts awarded
As SQM and Lexcel are considered equivalent quality standards LSC will now allow switching your quality standard within 6 months of the contract start date.
Family Licensed Work tender process now open
On the 6th February 2012, the tender process for new family contracts opened and will close on Monday 20th February 2012.
Lexcel V5 has arrived!!
Following the recent changes in regulation and the revised Solicitors Code of Conduct 2011, The Assessment Network is delighted to announce the official launch of Lexcel V5.
Important Announcement regarding Family Contract Tender Application Process
For those firms that are looking to apply for Lexcel accreditation as part of this process, please be aware that a fully completed application must be made to the Lexcel office no later than 3pm on 3rd October.
Lexcel Accreditation in favour of Legal Aid's SQM
A unique opportunity for those firms seeking Lexcel accreditation in favour of the Legal Services Commission’s Specialist Quality Mark (SQM).
Michael Johnson joins The Assessment Network’s Legal Services Team
Michael brings with him a great depth of experience and expertise gained in both the Legal and Insurance sectors, within the UK and internationally.
Demonstrating equality credentials - Commitment to Equality (C2E)
After the Equality Bill became law on April 26th 2010, it became a legal requirement that, from April 2011, existing and potential suppliers to the Public sector must demonstrate their equality credentials. This is best achieved by obtaining C2E accreditation, delivered by The Assessment Network's nationally based accreditation team.
Lexcel goes International
New Lexcel Application Form
Lexcel V.1 has arrived
Free support to organisations from The Assessment Network
For a limited time only, The Assessment Network are delighted to announce FREE support to organisations that are wishing to apply for certification against the General Quality Mark framework for the first time.
Equality & Diversity accreditation
Beaumont Healthcare Ltd one of the country's leading providers of home care services has become one of the first companies from this sector to sign up to the Equality & Diversity accreditation program offered by The Assessment Network.
Lexcel acknowledged
As of 1st April 2010, Lexcel has been acknowledged as an acceptable alternative to the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM), certification of which is an essential criterion of holding a Legal Aid Contract.
