Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Family 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...

5.6there are explicit aims, values and strategies promoting equality for all, and these are reflected in the provider's work.

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

5.6.1the organisation has an equal opportunities policy which ensures that learners can access provision that meets their needs and reflects their interests and aspirations.
5.6.2the policy is supported by an action plan and its effectiveness is regularly reviewed.
5.6.3all staff have a good understanding of equal opportunities issues and receive training where required.
5.6.4where provision is contracted out to another organisation, the managing agent takes responsibility for ensuring that equal opportunities are effectively promoted.
5.6.5there are well-understood procedures for challenging discrimination and harassment.

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