In effective self-assessment, the effectiveness of leadership and management is evaluated by the extent to which...
| 5.1 |
clear 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 context of offenders on community supervision means...
| 5.1.1 |
there is strategic planning for effective partnership management. |
| 5.1.2 |
partnership arrangements are communicated effectively to all relevant
staff in both the provider organisation and the probation area. |
| 5.1.3 |
managers are well informed about Skills for Life and the teaching and
learning infrastructure. |
| 5.1.4 |
managers are aware of the Skills for Life and Home Office targets and
the literacy, numeracy and ESOL targets. |
| 5.1.5 |
a senior manager is accountable for arrangements to meet the literacy,
numeracy and ESOL needs of offenders on community supervision. |
| 5.1.6 |
the strategic plan takes account of the needs of offenders on community
supervision. |
| 5.1.7 |
strategic goals relating to Skills for Life are set through
annual action-planning. |
| 5.1.8 |
managers ensure that staff at all levels own and understand the strategic
goals. |
| 5.1.9 |
staff are aware of the needs of learners with low levels of skills and
this awareness is promoted through continuing professional development. |
| 5.1.10 |
an audit of the arrangements for literacy, numeracy and ESOL is regularly
carried out and is used to inform action-planning. |
| 5.1.11 |
policies and procedures for Skills for Life are coherent. |

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