Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
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...

5.6there are explicit aims, values and strategies promoting equality for all, and these are reflected in the provider's work.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the learning difficulties and/or disabilities context means...

5.6.1 managers ensure that the organisation’s literacy, numeracy and language provision is well matched to the needs of its learners.
5.6.2 there are clear procedures and practices for promoting equality of opportunity and monitoring their implementation.
5.6.3 all staff are aware of the organisation’s policy and practice with regard to oppressive behaviour and harassment and they adhere to the specified procedures.
5.6.4 all staff are particularly vigilant in their efforts to protect learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, particularly those who have communication difficulties.

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