Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
The Juvenile Secure Estate for Young People Aged 15-17
How well do programmes and activities meet the needs and interests of learners?

In effective self-assessment, how far learners' needs and interests are met is evaluated by the extent to which...

3.4learners have the opportunity to broaden their experience and enhance their personal development through a suitable variety of enrichment activities.

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

3.4.1young people have access to a broad range of enrichment activities throughout the learning week in addition to formal learning time allocation.
3.4.2all enrichment programmes are referenced to the national standards and the core curricula and contain opportunities for young people to practise and extend their skills in meaningful contexts.
3.4.3young people are provided with opportunities to engage in activities that broaden their knowledge and understanding in relation to culture, media, sport and the environment.
3.4.4learning outcomes from enrichment activities contribute to nationally recognised accreditation where possible.

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