Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
National Probation Service
How effective are leadership and management in raising achievement and supporting all learners?

In effective self-assessment, the effectiveness of leadership and management is evaluated by the extent to which...

5.6 there are explicit aims, values and strategies promoting equality for all, and these are reflected in the provider’s work.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the context of offenders on community supervision means...

5.6.1 there are clear policies on equality of opportunity for learners and staff in both the provider organisation and the probation area.
5.6.2 all staff are clear about strategies to address diverse learner needs and respond to these effectively.
5.6.3 there are procedures in place to address oppressive behaviour, including harassment.
5.6.4 a welcoming, positive atmosphere in both the provider organisation and the probation area enables offenders who may not have previously received appropriate support, to participate in learning.

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