Quality Mark Application Form

Quality Mark Application Form

If you have any questions about this form, please contact Hannah Rockett on 020 4551 4295 or at hannah.rockett@y-e.org.uk.
Key Information

Please complete one application form for each resource you wish to submit. The assessment fee is £1,500 plus VAT (or £750 plus VAT for charities). In the case of hard copy resources, please mail copies for the attention of Hannah Rockett to the following address: Young Enterprise, The Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N1AZ
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QM Resource Producer's Pack
Quality Mark Criteria

To achieve Quality Mark status a resource must fulfil the Financial Education Quality Mark essential criteria listed below. Full details of each criteria can be found in the Quality Mark ‘Resource Producer's Guide'. Quality Mark assessment is carried out against these criteria and feedback will be issued accordingly. Please read the following statements carefully and tick to confirm that you are happy for your resource to be assessed against each criteria.
I confirm that insert name of resource* produced by insert name of organisation* has been developed with reference to the Financial Education Quality Mark essential criteria listed below.
Evidence of Essential Criteria*

Has a principle focus (over 50%) on financial education, where financial education refers to the financial knowledge, skills and attitudes listed in the financial education planning frameworks.Includes opportunities for structured learning through the inclusion of clear and specific learning objectives and learning activities that will help young people achieve the identified learning objectives.Is engaging and relevant for young people in content and design.Is clearly written and easy to use, with language and terminology that is appropriate for the reader and clear instructions for use.Contains accurate, up-to-date financial information and curriculum information (if relevant), and is free of branding.Has been developed in consultation with a teacher or educationalist and tested with young people in the target group.
Regarding the consultation and testing, please explain how and when this was carried out.*

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Resource Details
Resource Title*
Resource Producer*
Principal Contact*

First NameLast Name
Principal Contact Email*
Alternative Contact (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Alternative Contact Email (if applicable)
Sponsoring Organisation (if applicable)
Sponsor Contact (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Sponsor Contact Email (if applicable)
Brief description of resource*
Who is the resource intended for?*
Age Range*

3-54-77-1111-1414-1616+
Format*

Book/ BookletDownloadable MaterialsWebsiteSmartphone / Tablet AppOther
Have the materials been produced for use in a particular UK country or region?*

YesNo
Does this prevent or restrict its use within other UK nations?*
Resource Cost (if applicable)
Is the resource suitable for any of the following learning styles or attainments? Please tick all that apply.*

Severe learning disabilitiesMedium learning disabilitiesGifted and talentedNone of the aboveOther

Financial Focuses

	Primary Focus	Secondary Focus
Avoiding scams and fraud
Borrowing
Budgeting
Concept of interest
Consumer rights
Insurance
Investing
Keeping money safe
Making financial choices
Money and work
Needs & Wants
Public spending
Savings
Seeking support and advice
Value of money
Ways to pay
Where money comes from

If none of the above apply or there are other included focuses missing from this list, please specify these here.
Which principal subject(s) does this resource contribute to?*

PSHECitizenshipBusiness StudiesMathsEnglishEnterpriseScienceGeographyICTWork-related Learning
Do you wish to apply for a bursary to cover the cost of the Quality Mark?*

YesNo
Bursary Information

The Quality Mark is a not-for-profit service, but in order to be financially sustainable incurs a fee of £1,500 (or £750 for charitable organisations). Each year we award a small number of bursaries to not-for-profit organisations to enable them to use the Quality Mark service for free. If you would like to apply for this bursary, please complete the below form as fully as possible. Applications will be assessed based on the four criteria stated below.
Bursary Essential Criteria*

The free consultancy stage is complete. We will conduct an initial review of the resource to ensure the essential criteria is met.The resource fills a gap. It addresses a subject which is not already widely covered by other resources or otherwise has an innovate approach to teaching such subjects.There is long-term sustainability. There exists a vision and a commitment beyond the two-year Quality Mark validity period, and a commitment to ongoing evaluation.There is a need for financial support. The Quality Mark fee is a significant financial barrier to accreditation.
Which sector does your organisation occupy?*

Public sectorPrivate sectorThird sector
Which of the following public sector entities best describes your organisation?*

Central government departmentLocal governmentNon-governmental public body
Which of the following private sector entities best describes your organisation?*

National financial services organisationOther national commercial organisationSmall business
Which of the following third sector entities best describes your organisation?*

CharitySocial enterpriseNon-charitable voluntary organisation
Please give a brief description of your organisation*

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How many employees work for your organisation, approximately?*
What is your organisation's approximate total income?*
What is your organisation's approximate total expenditure?*
Please list all sources of income (statutory sources, local authority etc.)*

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Please provide an overview of how your resource addresses a subject which is not already widely covered by other resources or otherwise has an innovate approach to teaching such subjects.*

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Please provide details on the long-term vision your organisation has for your resource, including detail on how the resource will be maintained and sustained (e.g. initial evaluation plans).*

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Please provide an outline of the financial need for this bursary, using evidence where possible.*

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Print Name*

First NameLast Name
Job Title*
Date Signed*

DayMonthYear
Date
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Quality Mark Application Form

Key Information

Quality Mark Criteria

Resource Details

Bursary Information