Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Adult and Community Learning
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

In effective self-assessment, teaching, training and learning are evaluated by the extent to which tutors...

2.7carry out regular assessments that are fair, accurate and used effectively to plan an appropriate programme of work and inform learners of their progress.

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

2.7.1are consistent and rigorous in their approach to the assessment of learners' work.
2.7.2carry out assessment as a means of helping learners gauge their progress against their learning goals and against national standards.
2.7.3provide constructive advice that will help the learner move forward.

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