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...

2.1 show knowledge, technical competence and up-to-date expertise, at a level consistent with effective teaching, training and assessment of the course or programme.

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

2.1.1 undertake continuing professional development related to the Skills for Life infrastructure, including the national standards, core curricula and adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL qualifications.
2.1.2 have a clear understanding of the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of literacy, numeracy and ESOL learning.
2.1.3 have specialist knowledge and expertise to provide effective teaching to offenders on community supervision.
2.1.4 have a clear understanding of the full range of issues that can prevent offenders on community supervision from achieving Skills for Life qualifications.
2.1.5 cater for the individual learner’s needs in their planning, assessment and teaching.

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