The QAF Refresh 2009
The Quality Assessment Framework (QAF) has been a key tool for Supporting People and housing related support services since 2003. The new refreshed QAF was published in April 2009. Sitra is responsible for the maintenance of the QAF, any queries or concerns about the QAF please e-mail sitrahelpline@sitra.org
QAF Guidance Update
'Using the QAF' has been updated to take into account changes in legislation and policy in Equalities and Safeguarding. Changes in the guidance, have been made to C1.3 and C1.4. No changes in the core objectives have been made. A copy of the new guidance can be found here.
Understanding the QAF refresh: a Sitra guide
Sitra were fundamental in the drafting, piloting and reviewing of the refreshed QAF and as a result we have acquired a detailed knowledge of the QAF and how it can be implemented.
This publication is a collection of articles explaining the new QAF in detail which have appeared in our membership magazine, the Sitra bulletin over the past year. It also sets out how providers in the housing with support and care sector can benefit from our expertise through the conferences, training and consultancy we offer.
QAF Documents
All QAF documents can be found in the QAF Documents page. The 2003 and 2009 QAF documents are also on the archived SPKWeb website.
QAF Good Practice and FAQs
More detailed information on each of the QAF objectives and frequently asked questions can be found here: QAF Good Practice and FAQs
QAF Passports
Information regarding QAF passports can be found here: QAF Passports
QAF reference group
Sitra maintain a QAF reference groups to collect and disseminate good practice at QAF levels A and B, if you are interested in taking part in this work please contact qafreference@sitra.org
