Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Further Education Colleges
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 FE college context means...

5.6.1the college’s values and ethos promote equality and are known to all learners and staff.
5.6.2equality of opportunity is embedded in all policies, practices, decision-making and evaluation processes.
5.6.3the college acts effectively to address under-representation of particular groups of learners or staff.
5.6.4all staff are clear about standards and strategies to meet diverse learner needs and are equipped to respond effectively.
5.6.5there are effective arrangements to identify and meet the literacy, numeracy and language needs of all learners whatever their mode, location or area of learning.
5.6.6there are well-understood and well-used procedures for challenging discrimination, harassment and unacceptable behaviour.
5.6.7rigorous monitoring aims to identify and act on equality gaps.

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