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...

5.1clear direction is given through strategic objectives, targets and values that are fully understood by staff, including subcontractors and work placement providers.

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

5.1.1 senior staff are knowledgeable about Skills for Life, the new teaching and learning infrastructure and effective practice in literacy, numeracy and language provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
5.1.2 senior staff have a clear vision for their literacy, numeracy and language provision and translate this into a strategic plan with challenging but attainable targets.
5.1.3 senior staff rigorously monitor progress in achieving the targets within the strategic plan.
5.1.4 providers have appropriate policies and procedures to support their literacy, numeracy and language provision for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
5.1.5 managers ensure that there is a coherent, well-coordinated approach to the development of learners’ literacy, numeracy and language skills across the organisation, including where appropriate, across the extended curriculum.
5.1.6 managers promote staff awareness of the organisation’s philosophy and approach to the teaching of literacy, numeracy and language skills through continuing professional development.

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