Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard

Introduction

The new "Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard" replaced the Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) back in September 2022 and has been co-written between Activity Alliance and Quest. The aim is to help leisure operators provide more inclusive and accessible physical activity opportunities for people from a range of inequality groups. The new standard is similar to IFI and covers accessible facilities and services offered. 

• The Standard can be completed as part of a two-day Quest Plus Assessment, or as an independent standalone assessment.
• Please click the link for our webinar presentation from August, which explains the Standard in more detail:
  • Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard Webinar - August 2022

To achieve the Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard you will need to select one of the following options:

Standalone Assessment

• The Standalone Assessment is a 1-day review of your current practices and procedures with an experienced Assessor.
•  If you choose this option, we will confirm a date and assign an assessor to your facility and the process can begin. 
• If you would like to complete a Standalone Assessment, please complete a copy of our application form: Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard - Application
• The cost will be £650 plus VAT and once achieved the Standard lasts for two years.

Module Guidance Notes:

• Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard
• Operations 4 - Compliance Declaration

Quest Plus Assessment

• The "Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard" has also been incorporated as two modules in ‘Quest Plus’, which are "Tackling Inequalities" and "Accessible Facilities".  
• The "Tackling Inequalities" module is included as a Day 1 module, and is completed by all facilities. The "GPLUS39 Accessible Facilities" module needs to be selected as a module choice for Day 2. 
• If you would like to complete a two-day Quest Plus Assessment, please complete a copy of our online application form: Quest Application Form
• The cost for Quest Plus is £1600 Plus VAT, and the standard lasts for two years.
• Please note you will not be awarded the separate Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard just for completing the 1-Day Quest assessment.

Module Guidance Notes:

• Quest 1 - Tackling Inequalities
• GPLUS39 - Accessible Facilities
• Operations 4 - Compliance Declaration

Achieving the Standard

To achieve the Standard:

• You must achieve at least a ‘Very Good’ banding in Tackling Inequalities
• You must achieve at least a ‘Very Good’ banding in Accessible Facilities
• You must pass the Compliance Declaration.

By completing the standard, you will receive a certificate to showcase your achievement.

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