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...

5.5priorities are supported through responsible financial management.

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

5.5.1service managers have a good knowledge of the finances that the organisation has available to support the operation of literacy, numeracy and ESOL teaching.
5.5.2good use is made of external funding to further the development of this work.
5.5.3the importance of literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision is fully recognised in the organisation's business plan.
5.5.4income is used to further the strategic priorities relating to literacy, numeracy and ESOL teaching.
5.5.5financial decision-making, in which management committees, elected members, governing bodies etc play a part, is based on sound information.
5.5.6procedures and responsibilities for day-to-day financial management are clear.

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