Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Family Learning
How well do programmes and activities meet the needs and interests of learners?

In effective self-assessment, how far learners' needs and interests are met is evaluated by the extent to which...

3.1learners have access to an appropriate range of courses or programmes and, where appropriate, achieve suitable qualifications.

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

3.1.1provision is available at times and in places that are convenient for learners who have a variety of family and employment responsibilities.
3.1.2learners' needs, interests and experiences inform the planning of courses or programmes.
3.1.3learners have the opportunity to develop literacy, language and numeracy skills as an integral part of family learning.
3.1.4learners can study for awards and national qualifications in literacy, language and numeracy, where they feel this would be helpful.

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