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...

5.1clear direction is given through strategic objectives, targets and values that are fully understood by staff, including subcontractors and work placement providers.

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

5.1.1senior managers know about the Skills for Life strategy and documentation and its implications for the work of the college and this is reflected in strategic and operational plans.
5.1.2there is a learner entitlement to literacy, numeracy and ESOL and/or key skill development and accreditation.
5.1.3the college has undertaken a scan or audit to identify all the areas of provision that are part of its Skills for Life offer.
5.1.4there is a designated senior post with responsibility for leading and co-ordinating all college activities that contribute to the Skills for Life strategy and its implementation.
5.1.5there is a literacy, numeracy and ESOL strategy, which sets a clear framework and direction for all provision.
5.1.6there are agreed literacy, numeracy and ESOL targets for participation, retention, achievement and for qualification at programme and college level.
5.1.7there is a development plan for literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision.
5.1.8there is a training plan for literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision.
5.1.9all staff are aware of the college’s commitment to meet the literacy, numeracy and ESOL needs of its learners.
5.1.10all staff understand how the literacy, numeracy and ESOL strategy fits with the national Skills for Life strategy, the college’s strategic plan and their own role in the college.

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