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...

5.8the professional development of staff contributes to their effectiveness.

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

5.8.1all staff, including part-time staff, who are involved in delivering literacy, numeracy, ESOL and key skills have regular training and development opportunities to update and improve their skills.
5.8.2there is a regular cycle of lesson observation which identifies effective practice and areas for improvement. This feeds into appraisal and/or professional development planning.

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