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

3.3the curriculum or programmes of work are socially inclusive, ensuring equality of access and opportunities for learners.

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

3.3.1the content of literacy, numeracy and language programmes is carefully designed to reflect the diverse backgrounds of learners.
3.3.2the curriculum or programmes of work for literacy, numeracy and language incorporate learning materials which reflect the cultural and social diversity of the learners in the class or group.
3.3.3the curriculum, programmes of work and ILPs promote equality and reflect learners’ entitlement to learning, taking account of their needs, interests and experience.

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