Review Process
How the Scope Review Cycle Works
We support youth organisations through the Scope Review Cycle – a comprehensive, collaborative process that assesses and grows capability in:
- Youth Development Practice
- Bi-cultural Practice
- Governance & Management
- Community Connection
- Safe Practice
Our 19 standards are grounded in Aotearoa-based expertise and international research. The process is strengths-based, practical, and transformational. After an initial Review site visit organisations receive a Scope Review Report that outlines the strengths of their practice and provides recommendations for organisations to continue to build their capability and strengthen their systems and practice. We continue to offer support post-review through mentoring, training and coaching, to support organisations through meaningful, evidence-informed change in ways that honour their values and strengths. After a couple of years the organisation may choose to engage in a Re-review to map the transformation the organisation has undertaken since the initial review.
The Scope Review journey mirrors the best of youth work practice: long-term, respectful, and focused on transformation. Just as youth workers walk alongside young people, we walk alongside organisations—building trust, capacity, and long-term change.
Why It Matters
- Rangatahi experience quality, safe, and empowering support.
- Organisations become more connected, capable, and confident.
- Youth workers feel strengthened and equipped.
- Whānau and communities benefit from stronger relationships and outcomes.
Areas of an Organisation Reviewed
Safe Practice
Includes the young people who engage with a youth organisation/service are safe culturally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. The youth development workers who engage with the young people are supported, trained, have a qualification relevant to their role and are screened as required under the Vulnerable Children's Act.
Youth Development
The organisation/service practices researched evidence based principals of youth development. Eg.. building positive connections within and outside of the organisation, for the young people. They work from a strength-based approach.
Programme Design
The activities of the organisation align with the kaupapa/mission/ values of the organisation. The programmes have been designed and shaped by research and youth needs, and are adequatley resourced.
Community Connection
The organisation/service maintains positive connections with stakeholders, show evidence of working bi culturally including policies. They work collaboratively so to gain the best positive outcomes for the young people they engage with.
Governance and Management
The organisation/service has a clear kaupapa/mission/vales that are evident at all levels. The manager and governance body have an effective relationship. There are good systems in place and the organisation/service is meeting it's legal obligations.
