Reference Guide for EAQUALS inspections - Support

11. Premises39. Teaching and studyfacilities40. Other facilities41. Hygiene42. Health and safetycontracts between institutionand course participant/s/ orclient/s, review of agreementsor contacts Course participants’terms andconditions Payment receipts Course length and dates Placement & entry procedures Class size and composition ofgroups Regulations referring toage/mother tongue Arrangements for young courseparticipants Teaching by trainees (ifrelevant) Assessment procedures andreports Quality information: graphics,photos, layout Display of EAQUALS Charter forCourse Participants if institutionis already a member The use of the EAQUALS logo inbrochures, publicity materials,websites, etc. Staff and course participantsfamiliarity with EAQUALSAll teaching and learningpremises and facilities used bythe institution are checked to seewhether their conditioncorresponds to what is stated inthe institution’s publicity materialsand whether they offer a safe andpleasant learning environment.Safety features are checked forcompliance with Europeandirectives and local requirements.Inspectors check: Legal requirements based onCountry Notes Recommendations on goodnational practice for room size,space, provisions of facilities All publicity materials and theirinformation on premises Lighting, ventilation, noise levelin classrooms and communityareas Classes, and use of all facilities,including studying in self-accesscentres If the number of courseparticipants in classes issuitable for the size of room If there is course participants’work on display The tidiness of classrooms,including displays on the walls Sign up sheets for facilities tosee how they have been usedin the months preceding the Agreements with course participants,clients, parents Statement of key information on coursefees Contractual informationInspection of: EAQUALS signs and Charters displayedwithin the institution Use of the EAQUALS logo on publicitymaterialsAny other evidence whichdemonstrates the institution’spractice in this areaMeetings Manager(s) and/or staff responsible forthe building/maintenance/ cleaning Caretakers/ administration staff/firstaider(s)Focus groups: Teachers Course participantsDocuments: Lease agreements/contracts for the useof premises Fire certificates authorised by localauthorities Health and safety documents Insurance documents Evidence of first aid training Relevant and up-to-date certificatesInspection of: Lighting Ventilation and ‘density’of occupancy Fire extinguishers First Aid boxes Notices concerning fire, safety and firstaidAny other evidence whichdemonstrates the institution’spractice in this areaAwareness of staff and course participantsabout health and safety procedures.22Reference Guide to the Inspection Scheme for Institutionsversion 6.2© EAQUALS 2011