Key Tools and Support for Each Stage

Key Tools and Support for Each Stage

The SCS Framework is more than just a set of assessments — it’s a structured journey, and you're not expected to navigate it alone. At every stage of the process, there are tools, templates, and support designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Three Types of Support

Support is available in different forms, depending on your organisation and how you're engaging with the programme:

• Self-Serve Resources – Templates, guides, explainer content, and maturity model detail (available here in the Knowledge Hub)

• Practitioner Support – Hands-on guidance for organisations receiving funded delivery or improvement support

• ADS Team Guidance – Help with platform access, certification moderation, or broader programme coordination

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Tools and Support by Stage

Stage	What You’re Doing	Tools & Resources Available
Prepare	Understand the framework and decide how to begin	Knowledge Base overview content “Which Pillar to Start With” guide Baseline Maturity Assessment (BMA) walkthrough Maturity level guidance (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
Assess	Complete a pillar or BMA assessment, score yourself	Assessment criteria by theme (within each pillar section) Self-assessment templates Evidence upload guidance Step-by-step scoring examples
Certify	Submit your assessment for moderation (if desired)	Platform walkthrough: “Submitting for Certification” Evidence checklist ADS moderation guidance and contact route
Improve	Take action based on your scores and feedback	Pillar-specific improvement resources Planning templates and gap analysis tools Practitioner support (if applicable)
Renew	Revisit assessments and track progress	Version control and progress tracking tips Comparison reports from the platform Guidance on re-certification timelines

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Built-In, Not Bolt-On

All of these tools are integrated into the SCS Framework — they’re not extras. They’re here to help you move from one stage to the next without confusion, delay, or unnecessary guesswork.

If you’re unsure what support you can access, contact [email protected] or speak to your regional programme contact.