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<p>Created article</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policy &#039;&#039;&#039;Policy&#039;&#039;&#039;] relating to &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Design and Technology]]&#039;&#039;&#039; could result from a procedure as follows:<br /> <br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Identify the Need&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> - the requirement for a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policy &#039;&#039;&#039;Policy&#039;&#039;&#039;] may arise from: the need to ensure some consistency in practice &#039;&#039;(e.g. authorisation to use &#039;&#039;&#039;[[:Category:Machine Tools|Machine Tools]]&#039;&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;; the need for a local interpretation of a &#039;&#039;&#039;National Policy&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;(e.g. National Curriculum requirements)&#039;&#039;; the emergence of a new aspect of &#039;&#039;&#039;[[Design and Technology]]&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;(e.g. impact of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_prototyping &#039;&#039;&#039;Rapid Prototyping&#039;&#039;&#039;] on project work)&#039;&#039;; or the induction of new or temporary staff for example. <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Policy Formulation&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> - this might be initiated by an individual or a small team and informed by any relevant existing [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policy &#039;&#039;&#039;Policy&#039;&#039;&#039;] or related examples of good practice.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Consultation&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> - this is an essential part of the process and all who will be affected by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policy &#039;&#039;&#039;Policy&#039;&#039;&#039;] should have the opportunity to make comment and make suggestions with the aim being that all understand the need and, as far as possible, agree with the strategies described.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Implementation&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> - a procedure is needed &#039;&#039;(e.g signing a register)&#039;&#039; to ensure all who need to have read and understood the policy and know where the document is stored and individual responsibilities made clear.<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Evaluation&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> - there should be provision in the &#039;&#039;&#039;Policy&#039;&#039;&#039; for individuals to add comments during the course of a working cycle with the aim of taking these into account at the time of renewal. <br /> <br /> <br /> A useful structure is to regard policy writing as the process on asking Why?, What? and How? . . . . and perhaps Who? if not everyone. <br /> <br /> [[Category:Policies]]</div>

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