Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Work-based Learning
How well are learners guided and supported?

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

4.9partnerships with other providers and relevant agencies involved in advice and guidance are effective.

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

4.9.1E2E staff work particularly closely with careers services and specialist agencies that can help them to address the barriers facing E2E learners.
4.9.2WBL providers build good links with relevant agencies, possibly by becoming part of a local information, advice and guidance (IAG) network.
4.9.3WBL providers develop links that enable them to give effective support to their ESOL learners.

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