nasen Quality Framework

Products or resources which demonstrate particularly high standards of inclusivity, may be awarded ‘nasen Assured’ status, free of charge, as part of the Quality Framework process.  This allows the use of our ‘nasen Assured’ logo, valid for a period of two years.

In addition, products or resources awarded ‘nasen Assured’ status will be included on the nasen website. They will also receive exposure in nasen Connect magazine, and in the brochures of nasen’s flagship events, nasen LIVE and the nasen Awards. They will also receive a 20% discount on advertising with us. 

Our team will review your product or resource against the following criteria:

• Product/resource brief:
  • Is there a clear rationale, and is this underpinned by an evidence-informed approach? Are users and/or other specialists and stakeholders involved in development?
• Content:  
  • How well does the product or resource suit the intended audience? Are there positive messages throughout? Is content, spelling, punctuation and grammar accurate? Is it based on sound pedagogical principles (for teaching resources).
• Format and Design:  
  • Is the product or resource intuitive and easy to use? Are there scaffolds provided, including visual and auditory supports? Is presentation and design accessible and adaptable, so that users can customise their experience? Has cognitive load been considered, with information chunked and presented appropriately?
• Language:  
  • Is the language used clear, positive, person-centred and inclusive?
• Representation:  
  • Is inclusive representation evident, for all intersectionalities of society?
• User guidance:  
  • Is this clear, concise, presented in a range of ways and mindful of workload and cognitive load?

 (Please note this list is not exhaustive). 

We will provide a report, detailing strengths and recommendations against each of these areas, with some examples where appropriate. Recommendations will be split into ‘priority recommendations’ (which would be required for nasen Assured status), as well as other recommendations to further support inclusivity going forward.

We advise conducting the Quality Framework Review during the development process of your product or when reviewing to update. This timing allows you to implement suggested changes more efficiently, minimising additional costs and delays
 

nasen Assured status is not guaranteed as part of the Quality Framework process. It will be offered, free of charge, to those resources or products demonstrating high standards of inclusivity.  

The Quality Framework process includes enhanced consultancy provided by our team of specialists. We will work with you to highlight next steps to develop the inclusivity of your product or resource, supporting your journey towards ‘nasen Assured’ status. We are here to help you to improve accessibility and be of benefit to the widest possible audience.

‘nasen Assured’ status is initially valid for a period of 2 years.

If granted, you would be contacted approximately 2 to 3 months before the expiry. At this stage, we would need to re-review the product or resource against our most up-to-date Quality Framework. A renewal fee would be due for this process – the cost of this would depend upon the size of resource, any changes made and the scope of work required. This would be less than the initial Quality Framework consultancy cost, unless significant changes had been made, requiring a complete re-review.

Cost will depend on the nature and size of your product/resource and the scope of the work required. This will be discussed with you when you make your enquiry. We will then provide a costing, to allow you to decide whether to go ahead.

Full payment will be required before work is undertaken.

We will aim to review your product or resource within 6 weeks of project initiation. During our initial meeting, we will develop a bespoke delivery plan with you to confirm timelines. 

Please find further information about the process below: