Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
National Probation Service
How well are learners guided and supported?

In effective self-assessment, the quality of guidance and support is evaluated by the extent to which...

4.6 individual 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 context of offenders on community supervision means...

4.6.1 screening, initial assessment and diagnostic assessment provide an assessment of learners’ needs and inform individual learning plans (ILPs).
4.6.2 procedures are in place to assess other literacy needs, such as dyslexia.
4.6.3 systems are in place to identify other sensory or physical difficulties and/or disabilities.
4.6.4 learners receive the specialist support they need to help them make progress.

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