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Planning to deliver effective literacy, numeracy and language provision in the workplace. Aim. To prioritise areas for development in the planning and delivery of literacy, language and numeracy in the workplace, and become familiar with useful associated resources. Objectives.
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Planning to deliver effective literacy, numeracy and language provision in the workplace
Aim • To prioritise areas for development in the planning and delivery of literacy, language and numeracy in the workplace, and become familiar with useful associated resources
Objectives By the end of the training session participants will have • considered and shared features of successful workplace practice • identified challenges for workplace delivery within their organisation • explored resources available for further practical CPD activity • completed a self-assessment action plan to identify their priority development areas for workplace delivery • identified specific training modules for further CPD.
What are the key drivers for literacy, language and numeracy in the workplace? Activity 1: Table talk Identify and discuss what are • the key national policy drivers for LLN activity in the workplace • the priority drivers for your organisation.
Key drivers for LLN in the workplace • Leitch review and targets • Skills Pledge • Investors in People Award • Go Award (Local Government) • Training Quality Standard • Train to Gain
Features of effective practice • Management ‘buy in’ – senior and operational • Positive and contextualisedpromotion and marketing to employees • Clear linkages between LLN and organisational business objectives and priorities, including impact on the bottom line • Partnership working – internal and external – which supports sustainability • Flexible delivery models • Relevant, contextualised programmes using a shared professional sector-specific language • Robust assessment procedures • Clear progression routes for employees • Evaluation and clear impact measures • Celebration of success
Making it Work – key findings Engaging employers and employees Developing and implementing effective assessment and ILP processes for workplace learning Flexible ways of delivering learning Developing teaching and learning approaches and resources to reflect the employer context Professional development for workplace learning
Issues and challenges Activity 3: Table talk • Through discussion, identify the common issues and challenges that you face/envisage when engaging in workplace activity.
Identifying solutions Challenge: Employer engagement: staff not confident to overcome employer barriers to Literacy, Language and Numeracy training Practical response: Sharing possible responses to position Literacy, Language and Numeracy as positive opportunity to improve work performance Source: GOAW training pack Module 1
Identifying solutions Challenge: Employers/employees and vocational staff don’t see the relevance of Skills for Life to work or vocational outcomes Practical response: Skills for Life checklists for each job role or vocational area. Used as part of engagement, IA and planning process Source: Train to Gain Provider Guide Sections 3, 4 and 7
Identifying solutions Challenge: Flexible, affordable Skills for Life delivery utilising staff expertise Practical response: Planning a range of delivery models, including blended learning approaches, which meet needs Source: Train to Gain Provider Guide, Section 8
Resources and materials available to support further CPD • GOAW training pack • Train to Gain Provider pack • GOAW Provider responsiveness pack • Making it Work • Literacy, Language and Numeracy in the Workplace • Move On with Your Learners
GOAW employer responsiveness – a provider solution: induction pack
Next steps Reflect on session and the materials and resources you have been introduced to. Identify priority areas for further CPD development for your organisation and note the use and/or adaptation of resources available for future planning.
Contacts • Add contact details here: • Presenter Email Address • Presenter Telephone (optional) Skills for Life Support Programme Office Contacts: CfBT Education Trust Tel: 0118 902 1920 Email: sflenquiries@cfbt.com www.excellencegateway.org.uk/sflsp