Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
National Probation Service
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

In effective self-assessment, teaching, training and learning are evaluated by the extent to which teachers...

2.2 use initial assessment to provide an accurate basis on which to plan an appropriate programme of work.

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

2.2.1 conduct an initial assessment using material that reflects current good practice, to identify learners’ skill levels.
2.2.2 use the results of initial assessment to refer learners for a diagnostic assessment, where appropriate.
2.2.3 use assessment information to inform the development of individual learning plans (ILPs).
2.2.4 make sure learners receive clear, accurate feedback about the results of their initial assessment.
2.2.5 do not repeat initial assessments if the results of previous assessments are still valid and are available.

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