Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
How well are learners guided and supported?

In effective self-assessment, the quality of guidance and support is evaluated by the extent to which...

4.2impartial guidance enables learners to choose the course or programme which is right for them.

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

4.2.1clear information about the levels of literacy, numeracy and language that are needed for courses and programmes is available for prospective learners.
4.2.2effective arrangements are in place to ensure that learners are enrolled on programmes that are well matched to their current level of skill in literacy, numeracy and language.
4.2.3learners receive the help they need to choose the most appropriate programme for them.
4.2.4learners receive advice and guidance that is objective, accurate and timely from appropriately qualified and experienced staff.

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