Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Adult and Community Learning
How well do the programmes and courses meet the needs and interests of learners?

In effective self-assessment, how far learners' needs and interests are met is evaluated by the extent to which...

3.1learners have access to an appropriate range of courses or programmes and, where appropriate, achieve suitable qualifications.

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

3.1.1provision is available at times and in places that are convenient for learners who have a variety of domestic and employment responsibilities.
3.1.2learners can receive tuition at the level they need it, and on a scale that is appropriate to their needs.
3.1.3learners can study for a nationally recognised qualification where they feel this would be helpful.

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