Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
E-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...

5.7there are enough qualified and experienced teaching, training and support staff to match the demands of programmes and the range of learners.

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

5.7.1teachers have relevant and nationally recognised specialist qualifications in the teaching of literacy, numeracy or ESOL at, or above, national standards.
5.7.2teachers have an appropriate qualification in online tutoring, mentoring or supporting e-learning.
5.7.3e-learning is included in the range of teaching methods used and takes place in a range of appropriate settings.
5.7.4teachers are skilled in supporting learners who have difficulties with ICT or who are technophobic.
5.7.5support staff have relevant and nationally recognised qualifications in e-learning and are aware of the range of teaching methods used.

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