Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Embedded 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 embedded learning context means...

5.7.1the organisation has conducted an assessment of literacy, numeracy and language needs among learners and has sufficient staff at appropriate levels to meet embedded learning needs.
5.7.2the organisation recognises that all employees need to have appropriate literacy, numeracy and language skills and qualifications.
5.7.3there are systems in place to identify individuals who may require support, with appropriate training provided.
5.7.4the organisation has identified opportunities for embedded learning in all vocational, occupational and non-vocational learning and training and has sufficient staff at appropriate levels to meet embedded learning needs.
5.7.5the staff involved in embedded learning are trained to nationally recognised standards in both literacy, numeracy and language and their own vocational area or other area of expertise.
5.7.6staff in support roles involved in embedded learning are trained to nationally recognised standards in literacy, numeracy and language.
5.7.7all staff involved in embedded learning are trained in the use of a range of media.

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