Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Voluntary and Community Sector
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...

5.1clear direction is given through strategic objectives, targets and values that are fully understood by staff, including subcontractors and work-placement providers.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the voluntary and community sector context means...

5.1.1there is a clear vision and understanding of the Skills for Life agenda at all levels of the organisation or group.
5.1.2there is a clear understanding of how the Skills for Life agenda can contribute to the organisation's or group's core business.
5.1.3there is a visible link between the mission statement, or statement of core values and priorities and the Skills for Life agenda.
5.1.4a member of the management team has responsibility for literacy, numeracy and language throughout the organisation or group.
5.1.5senior managers of national organisations ensure consistent standards across all areas.
5.1.6there are clear policies and procedures for all aspects of literacy, numeracy and language programmes.
5.1.7regular reviews of progress against targets inform self-assessment and the drive to improve standards.

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