Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Jobcentre Plus Programmes
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...

5.6there are explicit aims, values and strategies promoting equality for all, and these are reflected in the provider’s work.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the Jobcentre Plus context means...

5.6.1 implementing a clear policy on equality and diversity that meets new statutory requirements and that is regularly reviewed and updated.
5.6.2 promoting literacy, numeracy and ESOL support to under-represented groups or individuals who have previously had difficulty in gaining access to appropriate support, and enabling them to participate.
5.6.3 identifying and acting on equality gaps by rigorous and open monitoring of customer and staff performance and experience.
5.6.4 developing links with minority ethnic businesses.
5.6.5 raising awareness of the skills and experience of customers with local businesses and employers.
5.6.6 participating in local initiatives, for example with primary care trusts or local authorities, that focus on the recruitment of local people into public services.
5.6.7 designing and delivering customised pre-employment courses for local businesses.

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