Why do you need Literacy, Language and Numeracy programmes?
People need skills and confidence to participate and contribute to their organisations. The most important generic skills - Literacy, Language and Numeracy - are the skills that:
- enable people to process information and communicate effectively
- give people the confidence and ability to cope with and be comfortable in a changing workplace
- contribute to productivity and performance
| LITERACY |
LANGUAGE |
NUMERACY |
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The reading, writing, speaking and listening skills people use to access information and communicate |
English for people whose first language is not English |
The basic mathematical skills people use in everyday situations
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Implementing Literacy, Language and Numeracy programmes can help your employees work to the best of their abilities and give them the confidence to:
- go for promotion
- take up training opportunities
- participate fully in the work place
- reduce costly mistakes
- keep up with change
- understand health and safety
The Investors in People Standard will provide you with a framework for implementing Literacy, Language and Numeracy programmes. No matter what size your organisation is the framework can give you an outline for achieving success.
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