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...

5.1clear 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 work-based learning context means...

5.1.1the WBL provider has a clear strategy for providing literacy, numeracy and ESOL learning within all of its programmes.
5.1.2overall responsibility for literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision is clearly designated, usually to a senior member of staff.
5.1.3the provider has strategic objectives for Skills for Life in its business plan and development plan.
5.1.4everyone involved in meeting the literacy, numeracy and ESOL needs of learners is encouraged to work as a team, and this includes workplace supervisors and subcontractors.
5.1.5the provider wins the commitment and engagement of employers in relation to Skills for Life.

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