H, I am Claudette Wright, I am an Early Years Pedagogue (Equity Data Coach). I have recently completed my Scottish Improvement Leader Programme. This has given me the in-depth knowledge of Quality Improvement Science and, has given me the opportunity to cascade this across Falkirk. My role is a newly established role. I currently support 10 local authority ELC settings and, support the learning/implementation of Quality Improvement Methodology universally across Falkirk’s networks. I am a data/ quality improvement methodology enthusiast. Quality Improvement methodology is a fantastic tool to support and ensure equity within our settings. This is something that seems ‘daunting’ to begin with however, this the tools within QI are extremely simple and effective. We are all in this journey together.
Quality Improvement Methodology
Quality Improvement Methodology is a fundamental aspect to improving outcomes for children and ensuring equity across our ELC settings. Quality Improvement Methodology is often looked at as the job of those in senior leadership positions, however, finding the magic within this methodology and using this effectively within your setting, at all levels, makes a huge difference! Being creative with the tools, and finding the ones that work for you and your setting, this is what makes the difference.
Ensuring Equity
We hear the word EQUITY flowing around often but do we know what equity really means and, do we know how to really embed this within our settings, to ensure the very best outcome for or children and families who require this this most? The most important part of your jigsaw is ‘understanding and identifying’. You must be able to identify where your equity gaps are, and who is most affected by these gaps. Often these gaps aren’t always clear, we need to construct a contextual analysis, to really get to know our children, families and communities.
The Equity Leads Quality Improvement Group
Our Quality improvement group is now 5 months in. I support 10 ELC leadership teams, who are embarking on their QI journey. I visit these settings every 3 weeks. We also have our networking group where we come together as a team to discuss all things quality improvement every 2 weeks. We are embarking on our in-depth QI training, with support from the Scottish Government. Our 10 settings are Abbotsgrange ELC, Borrowstoun ELC, Camelon ELC, Kinnaird ELC, Langlees ELC, Larbert ELC, Myotview ELC, Parkhill ELC, Woodburn ELC, Woodlands ELC. These teams have been invested and dedicated throughout the whole project. They have shown commitment and the enthusiasm in learning how to utilise these tools to support equity and excellence within their settings. All settings have an equity based quality improvement project up and running, impacting positively on our children and families who require this the most.
Universal Quality Improvement/Equity Support
Quality Improvement and Equity should be at the forefront of everything we do. Would you like to learn new skills, collaborate with other QI exerts and begin to unpick a range of outstanding tools, which will help you improve outcomes and ensure equity within your setting?
Come along to our Quality Improvement Bite Size Blethers. These will provide you with the learning, development and networking opportunities to build skills, knowledge and confidence, enabling these are held on a monthly basis. It is just 30 minutes which consists of an informative PowerPoint, a relaxed discussion, examples of effective QI practice and relevant tools which you can adapt within your setting.
Microsoft Teams, Falkirk Early Years Blether Platform and CPD Manager (4pm-4:30pm)
Twitter: @MisswrightEY
