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...

5.1clear direction is given through strategic objectives, targets and values that are fully understood by staff, including subcontractors and work-placement providers.

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

5.1.1senior managers have a clear vision for all family learning provision and translate this into a strategic plan with challenging but attainable targets.
5.1.2senior managers and staff are knowledgeable about the Skills for Life strategy, the new teaching and learning infrastructure and how this applies to family learning.
5.1.3managers ensure that there is a coherent, well-coordinated approach to the development of learners' literacy, language and numeracy skills.
5.1.4managers promote staff awareness of the organisation's values and approach, policies and procedures through continuing professional development.
5.1.5the same standards apply where service delivery is contracted out from one organisation to another.
5.1.6managers and tutors of subcontracted agencies understand how they contribute to the work of the organisation that has contracted with them.

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