Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Adult and Community Learning
How well do learners achieve?

In effective self-assessment, achievement is evaluated by the extent to which learners...

1.8progress to relevant further or higher education, training or employment.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the adult and community learning context means learners...

1.8.1have their aspirations raised through the development of their literacy, numeracy and language skills.
1.8.2gain the confidence and competence to move into other types of learning, including community education, further education and access to higher education courses.
1.8.3improve their employability and earning power and move into paid or voluntary employment where this is relevant to them.
1.8.4improve their promotion prospects, where this is relevant and desirable for them.

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