The MLA Self Assessment Framework can help museum, library and archive staff develop their skills, knowledge and understanding to work with children, young people and the wide range of organisations that support them.
The MLA Self Assessment Framework interprets the six 'core skills' or areas of expertise from the Common Core Framework developed by the Children’s Workforce Development Council for the wider children’s workforce. These core skills reflect a set of common values and defines the basic skills and knowledge needed by those working with children, young people and families.
- Effective communication & engagement
- Child & young person development
- Safeguarding & promoting the welfare of the child
- Supporting transitions
- Integrated & Multi-agency working
- Information sharing
It is expected that every one working with children, young people and families will be able to demonstrate a basic level of competence in the six areas defined above.
The MLA Self Assessment Framework workbook provides a workforce development toolkit to assist in the implementation of these core skills. The Self Assessment Framework can be used by staff and volunteers in all museums, libraries and archives in a variety of ways:
- As part of formal performance appraisal and planning systems.
- As part of induction.
- As an individual planning and assessment tool.
- To work with colleagues to assess expertise and plan work projects.
- In schemes which contribute to Continuing Professional Development.
- To assist in writing job descriptions and define skill needs for job roles.
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Self Assessment Framework (PDF)