Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Adult and Community Learning
How effective are leadership and management in raising achievement and supporting all learners?

In effective self-assessment, the effectiveness of leadership and management is evaluated by the extent to which...

5.6there are explicit aims, values and strategies promoting equality for all, and these are reflected in the provider's work.

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

5.6.1the organisation has an equal opportunities policy, which ensures that literacy, numeracy and ESOL learners can access provision that meets their needs, and reflects their interests and aspirations.
5.6.2the policy is supported by an action plan, and its effectiveness is regularly reviewed.
5.6.3all staff have a good understanding of equal opportunities issues.
5.6.4where provision is contracted out to another organisation, the managing agent has responsibility for ensuring that equal opportunities are effectively promoted.

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