Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Voluntary and Community Sector
How well do programmes and activities meet the needs and interests of learners?

In effective self-assessment, how far learners' needs and interests are met is evaluated by the extent to which...

3.7multi-site provision and resources are effectively integrated to give a coherent programme of learning.

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

3.7.1national organisations share resources among all learning venues.
3.7.2small community groups and organisations share resources with others also catering for Skills for Life learners.

Key Points for Managers and Advisers

  • Ensure learners have access to the right programme to fit their needs and interests.
  • Ensure learners can take qualifications, including the national tests as appropriate, either at your venue or another one in your area.
  • Be clear to learners about the literacy, numeracy and language content of courses.
  • When using short courses to engage learners, ensure that they have somewhere to move on to, whether provided by yourself or another organisation.
  • Provide an environment where all are respected and welcomed, and individual needs are addressed.

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