2.1. show knowledge, technical competence and up-to-date expertise at a level consistent with effective teaching and training on the course or programme - Raising Standards

2.1	show knowledge, technical competence and up-to-date expertise at a level consistent with effective teaching and training on the course or programme.

2.1.1	all teachers involved in developing language and number skills make effective use of the Skills for Life learning infrastructure including the core curricula, initial and diagnostic assessment processes and Access for All.
2.1.2	there is a clear plan to ensure that all specialist teachers achieve specialist qualifications at Level 4 and that specialist Level 3 and Level 2 qualifications are effectively used to develop capacity across the college.
2.1.3	there is an ongoing professional development programme to update all staff members involved in delivering Skills for Life and to ensure that materials and teaching tools are used effectively.
2.1.4	staff supporting literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision as part of a vocational team or within guidance or support teams have been trained to understand the needs of literacy, numeracy and ESOL learners.
2.1.5	all teachers have received training in developing and reviewing individual learning plans (ILPs) and in negotiating SMART targets.
2.1.6	the college offers regular staff development in areas such as inclusive learning strategies, differentiation and response to learning styles that are particularly relevant to literacy, numeracy and ESOL learners.
2.1.7	Skills for Life teachers have opportunities to work alongside vocational specialists and agree materials and strategies that support embedded skill development.

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