Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
The Juvenile Secure Estate for Young People Aged 15-17
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

In effective self-assessment, teaching, training and learning are evaluated by the extent to which teachers...

2.1show knowledge, technical competence and up-to-date expertise at a level consistent with effective teaching and training on the course or programme.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the juvenile secure estate context means teachers...

2.1.1show knowledge of, and expertise in, the use of up-to-date materials for literacy, numeracy and language programmes in line with the principles of the PLUS strategy, as part of Skills for Life.
2.1.2have specialist knowledge and expertise in providing effective teaching and learning experiences for young people at risk of offending or re-offending.
2.1.3plan, teach and assess all young people in ways that reflect their individual needs.
2.1.4show an awareness of the barriers to learning that prevent young people from accessing, participating and progressing in community-based education, training and employment.

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