Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Further Education Colleges
How well do programmes and activities meet the needs and interests of learners?

In effective self-assessment, how far learners' needs and interests are met is evaluated by the extent to which...

3.3the curriculum or programmes of work are socially inclusive, ensuring equality of access and opportunities for learners.

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

3.3.1learning activities build on the diversity of experience and understanding that learners bring.
3.3.2learning is inclusive and responds to diverse individual learning needs.
3.3.3learning managers are alert to particular needs that may impact on learning such as religious observation or caring commitments.
3.3.4learners in all curriculum areas have the same entitlement to basic or key skills development and to additional support with literacy, numeracy and ESOL.

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