2.7. carry out regular assessments that are fair, accurate and used effectively to plan an appropriate programme of work and inform learners of their progress - Raising Standards

2.7	carry out regular assessments that are fair, accurate and used effectively to plan an appropriate programme of work and inform learners of their progress.

2.7.1	ensure learners understand how they will be assessed and what criteria they are being assessed against.
2.7.2	moderate or internally verify literacy, numeracy and ESOL assessments to ensure consistency and fairness.
2.7.3	make sure learners have access to assessment at the right time and the right frequency.
2.7.4	conduct regular progress reviews with learners at which their workplace supervisor is present and plays an active role.
2.7.5	use the ILP as the cornerstone, making it a working document that is regularly updated.
2.7.6	agree SMART targets in relation to literacy, numeracy and ESOL goals.
2.7.7	use the progress review to reflect on literacy, numeracy and ESOL learning and monitor whether targets have been achieved.
2.7.8	provide feedback to the learner after every assessment, so that they know what they need to do to improve their literacy, numeracy or language skills.
2.7.9	integrate the assessment of literacy, numeracy and ESOL skills into occupational assessments at every opportunity.
2.7.10	mark learners’ written work promptly and in ways that are constructive and that promote learning.
2.7.11	ensure learners are properly prepared for external tests.

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