What Quality Standards have to say about Wirral Lifelong Learning Service

The IAG on offer, described by staff as “continuously evolving and improving” includes a wide range of highly personalised learner support embedded in all stages of the learner journey, delivered by well qualified staff who are deeply committed to the success and progress of learners; the increased emphasis on personal development was mentioned frequently by learners, and the Review highlighted many examples of progression and learner success. Matrix, 2023

“There was evidence of an effective IQA process, it was apparent, based on the evidence sampled as part of this verification, that the IQA is extremely thorough, engaging with the portfolios and the assessment criteria. Feedback was clear and the centre had included detailed IQA documentation to confirm each learner’s achievement status, which was evidence of excellent practice. The EQA supported all the comments raised by the IQA. Overall, this centre has demonstrated that their paperwork is in order, the portfolios are of excellent quality and the assessment and IQA process is extremely thorough.”
Ascentis Assessors visit, 2023

“Open Award covered EDSQ verification recently with excellent feedback to the Awarding Panel which included how well the assessor “thought the centre had done, especially as we are new to it. The marking was 100% accurate.” Open Awards Assessors visit, 2023

“Teachers sequence the curriculum to build learners’ knowledge and skills over time that they can then apply to more complex tasks. They pay particular attention to developing learners’ personal and social skills. Teachers regularly check on learners understanding of new concepts and break the learning into manageable tasks.” Quality Assurance IV, 2023

“The service has an astute recruitment approach that ensures the right people are employed, who are committed to the aims and values of the service and to the wellbeing and success of its learners” Matrix, 2023