Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Jobcentre Plus Programmes
How well are learners guided and supported?

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

4.5induction programmes enable learners to settle into their programmes quickly, to understand their rights and responsibilities and the demands of the course or programme.

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

4.5.1 providing customers with an induction programme that offers them:
  • a good understanding of equal opportunities
  • knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues
  • an understanding of what they can expect to gain from the programme
  • an appreciation of their rights and responsibilities while attending the course.
4.5.2 using the induction programme to put customers at ease and give them basic information about the training provider and the training programme.

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