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...

5.7there are enough qualified and experienced teaching, training and support staff to match the demands of programmes and the range of learners.

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

5.7.1 tutors and managers have relevant and nationally recognised specialist qualifications in the teaching of literacy, numeracy or ESOL at, or above, the national standards.
5.7.2 tutors possess a good understanding of the demands of the labour market and employers in the local area.
5.7.3 staff have the skills to negotiate with employers or are given opportunities to learn these skills.
5.7.4 tutors have experience in initial and diagnostic assessment, the development of individual learning plans (ILPs) and the assessment of progress in literacy, numeracy and ESOL.

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