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...

4.1support arrangements are planned and managed coherently.

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

4.1.1a comprehensive and effective set of support systems for customers that include procedures for:
  • welcoming customers
  • explaining the recruitment process
  • finding out exactly what customers’ training needs are
  • giving customers information about what they can expect from the training programme and where it can lead them
  • using interpreters where required.
4.1.2 staff are properly trained and have relevant and appropriate skills and knowledge to support customers.
4.1.3 the organisation is part of local networks and partnerships.
4.1.4 support systems are evaluated in course and programme reviews.

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