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...

5.19governors or other supervisory boards effectively oversee the provider's strategic direction, and regularly monitor the quality of provision and their own performance.

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

5.19.1governors and supervisory managers have a good understanding of the Skills for Life strategy and have adequate information on local and national developments in literacy, numeracy and language provision.
5.19.2governors and supervisory managers have a clear understanding of the literacy, numeracy and language needs of the locality and how these will impact on educational attainment and employability.
5.19.3governors and supervisory managers understand the organisation’s strategy and are aware of the benefits of embedded learning.
5.19.4governors and supervisory managers set appropriate strategic goals and targets, and ensure that progress towards the targets is monitored regularly.

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