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Quality and development

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Approved Provider Standard (APS) – the national quality standard
Tells you all the basic information you need to know about the Approved Provider Standard (APS)
Resource type: leaflet
Price: free
Approved Provider Standard (APS) – detailed requirements
Gives a detailed explanation of the 12 elements of the Approved Provider Standard (APS) to give you a feel for what is involved and to help you work out how your project currently measures up in relation to the 12 elements
Resource type: guide
Price: free
Approved Provider Standard (APS) DVD – Talking quality standards!
Find out what funders and projects have to say about the benefits of achieving the Approved Provider Standard (APS) in this short promotional film
Resource type: dvd
Price: free
Our healthcheck: East Cumbria Family Support Association
An interview with the operations manager at East Cumbria Family Support Association reveals how going through the procedure to achieve APS has helped to enhance professionalism, review systems and boost the organisation’s volunteer support
Resource type: article
Price: free
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