Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Further Education Colleges
How well do learners achieve?

In effective self-assessment, achievement is evaluated by the extent to which learners...

1.9reach appropriate levels in basic and/or key skills consistent with their main programmes of study or training.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the FE college context means...

1.9.1all learners have an opportunity to gain Skills for Life or key skills qualifications.
1.9.2learners speak positively about the impact that basic and/or key skills learning has had on their main programme.
1.9.3key skills development is relevant and timely and shows how particular skills fit into the main programme and support learner success.
1.9.4course teams carry out a language and number skills audit of vocational programmes to identify the skills that learners need to succeed on particular programmes.
1.9.5course entry requirements reflect the language and number skills that learners need to succeed on the course.
1.9.6course placement decisions ensure there is a good fit between the learner and their chosen programme.
1.9.7opportunities for embedded skills development are well designed and timely.

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