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...

3.3the curriculum or programmes of work are socially inclusive, ensuring equality of access and opportunities for learners.

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

3.3.1provision is clearly targeted at those sections of the community most likely to have skill needs in literacy, numeracy and ESOL.
3.3.2learning programmes, both individual and collective, reflect learners' interests and perspectives.

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