Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Young Offender Institutions for Young People Aged 18-21
How well are learners guided and supported?

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

4.6individual learning needs are accurately diagnosed and learners receive effective additional support throughout their studies or training.

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

4.6.1accurate screening and diagnostic assessment identify individual literacy, numeracy and language needs.
4.6.2all details from diagnosis and assessment are recorded on individual learning plans.
4.6.3learners receive specialist support within the constraints of the prison regime.

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