Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Voluntary and Community Sector
How well are learners guided and supported?

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

4.5induction programmes enable learners to settle into their programmes quickly, to understand their rights and responsibilities and the demands of the course or programme.

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

4.5.1induction programmes are suitable for the needs of individual learners.
4.5.2learners understand the potential benefits of joining literacy, numeracy and language programmes.
4.5.3where course titles do not explicitly mention literacy, numeracy or language, learners are clear that their needs will be assessed, and that they will negotiate targets in these areas.
4.5.4learners receive sufficient support from teachers, learner supporters, their peers or other mentors to enable them to participate effectively in learning sessions.

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