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...

5.14specialist equipment and materials are used, including facilities which are relevant to the workplace and meet current industrial standards.

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

5.14.1 equipment and materials reflect the needs, interests, experience and level of ability of the learners.
5.14.2 real and relevant facilities and environments are used to teach learners the literacy, numeracy and language skills they need to become more independent within the home, the community and, for those for whom it is appropriate, the workplace.

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