Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Further Education Colleges
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5.3the quality assurance arrangements are systematic and informed by the views of all interested parties.

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

5.3.1there are agreed quality criteria, which apply across the literacy, numeracy and ESOL offer.
5.3.2college quality assurance procedures and guidelines support lesson observation and internal inspection.
5.3.3internal verification and moderation arrangements are consistent and rigorous.
5.3.4regular course evaluation processes lead to the agreement of an action plan to drive improvement.
5.3.5there are clear and well-used systems for obtaining learner feedback and using this to evaluate and develop programmes.
5.3.6there are effective systems for obtaining feedback from parents, community partners, employers and other stakeholders.

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