| Area of work | What the work involves | NIPEC SPO |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assure (QA) non-NMC approved education programmes using the NIPEC Quality Assurance Framework (2023) | The CNO endorses a number of education programmes which were provided during 2023-2024 for Quality Assurance (QA) monitoring following proposals from the Nursing and Midwifery Education Commissioning Group. NIPEC quality assure these identified programmes using the agreed seven monitoring criteria, as outlined in the Quality Assurance Framework (NIPEC, 2023) to monitor compliance with the criteria across the identified programmes. | Geraldine McKendry |
| Review current practice education arrangements in place for pre and post registration level nurses and midwives. | A scoping exercise will review current practice education support arrangements in place for pre and post registration level nurses and midwives. Best practice will be explored and recommendations made to enable the most effective practice education role across all settings. | Eunice Strahan |
| Develop a regional Learning Needs Analysis Tool and Guidance Document | This regional Learning Needs Analysis Tool will assist the HSC Trusts in applying a structured process in selecting appropriate education to meet the learning and development needs of their workforce. This Tool will take into consideration strategic, departmental and regulatory priorities and drivers, whilst ensuring service improvement, and applying governance and accountability responsibilities. | Fiona Bradley |
| Develop a Learning and Development Framework | NIPEC will develop an overarching framework for nursing and midwifery to help guide the lifelong learning process and signpost supporting resources. | Gary Cousins |