Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Work-based Learning
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...

5.7there are enough qualified and experienced teaching, training and support staff to match the demands of programmes and the range of learners.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the work-based learning context context means...

5.7.1there are enough staff with qualifications and experience in the teaching of literacy, numeracy and ESOL to ensure learners’ needs can be met.
5.7.2staff: learner ratios take into account the extra teaching and support that learners with literacy, numeracy and ESOL needs may require.
5.7.3trainers and assessors are competent themselves in literacy, numeracy and language and confident enough to be able to integrate Skills for Life into occupational training and assessment.

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