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...

4.3careers education and guidance are effective in guiding learners towards opportunities available to them when they have completed their studies or training.

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

4.3.1staff help learners to start planning for their next placements from the time they commence their courses or programmes.
4.3.2staff are knowledgeable about the literacy, numeracy and language requirements of programmes and placements that are available for learners when they have completed their studies.
4.3.3where necessary, learners have access to specialist advice and guidance to help them make realistic choices about their next placements.

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