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...

5.12efficient and effective use is made of resources.

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

5.12.1in a local authority, even where provision is contracted out or delegated to an external institution, elected members have responsibility for overseeing the strategic direction of the service and monitoring its effectiveness.
5.12.2in a further education college, this responsibility falls to the governing body.
5.12.3in a voluntary organisation, this responsibility falls to the management committee.
5.12.4running costs are subjected to regular scrutiny to ensure that resources are being used in the best interests of learners.
5.12.5the provider is aware of the costs of running different types of provision, for example, centre-based, neighbourhood-based and mobile provision, and has a clear view of which are financially viable.
5.12.6the organisation uses and disposes of resources in an environmentally friendly manner.

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