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...

5.8the professional development of staff contributes to their effectiveness.

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

5.8.1tutors are aware of national developments in the teaching of literacy, numeracy and ESOL to adults.
5.8.2tutors have good opportunities to deepen their understanding of these specialist disciplines.
5.8.3tutors have good opportunities to develop their practice as tutors.
5.8.4part-time staff, volunteers and support workers are included in staff development plans and they too have good opportunities for professional development.

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