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

3.1learners have access to an appropriate range of courses or programmes and, where appropriate, achieve suitable qualifications.

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

3.1.1learners have access to literacy, numeracy and language learning as part of their work-based learning programmes and no programmes preclude this.
3.1.2learners have access to literacy, numeracy or ESOL learning that is at the right level for them.
3.1.3learners are allocated time during working hours for training in literacy, numeracy or ESOL.
3.1.4learners gain qualifications that are nationally recognised, especially by employers.

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