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...

4.6individual learning needs are accurately diagnosed and learners receive effective additional support throughout their studies or training.

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

4.6.1initial assessment procedures provide an accurate analysis of learners’ learning and support needs.
4.6.2staff ensure that learners have the support they need from the commencement of their course or programme.
4.6.3the level of support is adjusted as learners make progress and become more confident in using their literacy, numeracy and language skills.

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