Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Prisons
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...

5.11performance management, staff appraisal and review are effective in improving the quality of provision.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the prisons context means...

5.11.1a system of performance indicators defines and measures improvements in provision through key performance targets and contract monitoring.
5.11.2there are clear criteria for the recruitment and employment of staff that reflect the diversity of literacy, numeracy and ESOL learners and their needs.
5.11.3appropriate training opportunities exist for all staff, and performance management is effective at all levels and in all contexts.
5.11.4training and development programmes leading to national qualifications are available for all staff engaged in teaching and supporting literacy, numeracy and ESOL.

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