Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Young Offender Institutions for Young People Aged 18-21
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...

5.2 demanding targets for retention, achievement, progression and employment are set and met.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the young offender institution context means...

5.2.1 records of retention, achievement and monitoring progress are used by managers to set demanding targets in consultation with the prison governor.
5.2.2 all targets are agreed with the prison governor.
5.2.3 internal benchmarking and comparison of achievements for each course is used to ensure continuous improvement.
5.2.4 effective arrangements exist for planning and managing the learning skills and work activities.

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