3C: How is success in meeting the needs and interests of learners recognised?
The following extracts from ALI and Ofsted inspection reports illustrate effective practice in meeting the needs and interests of learners.
Adult Learning Inspectorate | OFSTEDThe locations of learning centres have been chosen to encourage participation by learners who might not normally take part in further education.
The basic skills registrations have significantly increased from 2 per cent in 2000-01, to 7 per cent this year.
Learners are very satisfied with their learndirect courses. They appreciate the flexibility of learndirect and the way in which they can learn when it is convenient for them to do so. They enjoy the informal, relaxed style of learning and the chance to work at their own pace. Some learners have not studied for many years and make good progress with their learning. Learners often go on to further, more advanced courses and develop a range of ICT competences.
Much of the successful work of the Hub is helped by the depth and range of its partnerships, within and outside trades unions. The Hub was the outcome of successful collaboration with unions and further education colleges. This strength is identified in the self-assessment report. Close working continues and most recently has been complemented by partnerships with employers. For example, a recently opened learning centre at a bakery in Newcastle engages unions and employers to meet the ICT and basic skills needs of members and employees. The learning centre will shortly be available to families and friends of employees.
'How is success in meeting the needs and interests of learners recognised?' in other guides:
- Adult and Community Learning
- Embedded Learning
- Family Learning
- Further Education Colleges
- Jobcentre Plus Programmes
- Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
- Prisons
- The Juvenile Secure Estate for Young People Aged 15-17
- Voluntary and Community Sector
- Work-based Learning
- Young Offender Institutions for Young People Aged 18-21
