Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Young Offender Institutions for Young People Aged 18-21
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

In effective self-assessment, teaching, training and learning are evaluated by the extent to which teachers...

2.1show knowledge, technical competence and up-to-date expertise, at a level consistent with effective teaching, training and assessment of the course or programme.

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

2.1.1show expertise in the use of up-to-date materials for Skills for Life programmes.
2.1.2have specialist knowledge and expertise to provide effective teaching for young offenders.
2.1.3plan, teach and assess learners on Skills for Life programmes effectively in ways that cater to individual learners’ needs.
2.1.4show a clear understanding of all the issues that can prevent young offenders from achieving on Skills for Life programmes.

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