Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Further Education Colleges
How well are learners guided and supported?

In effective self-assessment, the quality of guidance and support is evaluated by the extent to which...

4.3careers education and guidance are effective in guiding learners towards opportunities available to them when they have completed their studies or training.

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

4.3.1there is a clear focus on progression on all literacy, numeracy and ESOL programmes.
4.3.2progression goals are clearly identified in individual learning plans (ILPs) and progression is considered in agreeing learners’ targets.
4.3.3literacy, numeracy and ESOL learners are well informed about opportunities for further study and employment.
4.3.4the college’s service level agreement with the local careers service ensures that the needs of literacy, numeracy and ESOL learners will be met by appropriately trained staff.

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