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...

5.19 governors or other supervisory boards effectively oversee the provider’s strategic direction, and regularly monitor the quality of provision and their own performance.

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

5.19.1 governors and managers in the provider organisation and the probation area have a good understanding of Skills for Life and relevant local, regional and national initiatives.
5.19.2 managers and leaders set clear, strategic goals for the development of teaching, learning and performance.
5.19.3 appropriate resources are allocated to provision.
5.19.4 progress towards targets is regularly monitored.

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