Adult Learner
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
A New Approach to ESOL
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) made available 'A new approach to ESOL' in May 2009. The document responds to the ESOL consultation in 2008 to enable ESOL provision to have a greater focus on social inclusion and community cohesion. Further information on the consultation can be found at: http://www.dius.gov.uk/esol
The key elements of the new approach are for local authorities, leading other local strategic partners, to identify currently excluded groups for ESOL provision, consider what provision is currently on offer and agree actions to support the identified priorities. Partners and providers will then need to modify their services and provision accordingly.
Implementation
‘Implementing the New Approach to ESOL’ was published on Thursday 3 September 2009. This captures the experiences and lessons learnt from 31 pathfinder local authorities that have been fast-tracking the new approach since June 2009. It aims to support implementation across all local authorities from September 2009, setting out key information on the process, who does what and the timeline.
Below are a number of key documents that provide further information:
A New Approach to ESOL
Published by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills in May 2009, this document sets out the government new approach to ESOL, setting out roles and responsibilities for key partners.
ESOL Update – July 2009
Published by the LSC in July 2009, this document updates on activity since the publication of ‘A New Approach to ESOL’ and sets out timelines for future activity. Key document for all partners involved in the delivery of services and provision for ESOL learners.
Fast Facts for local authorities
Two page summary document setting out the key facts of the new approach and focusing on what is expected from local authorities.
Fast Facts for providers
Two page summary document setting out the key facts of the new approach and focusing on what is expected from providers
The Timeline
Key dates for partners to support impact in 2010/11.
The Pathfinder areas
The list of the 31 pathfinder local authority areas.
Questions and Answers
Common questions with their answers to aid understanding
PowerPoint Presentations
Covering the key facts of the new approach, available to all partners to use and edit when talking through the new approach with colleagues.
For further information on the New Approach please contact your LSC contact or email the helpdesk
Pathfinder Forum
- Huddle
An information sharing website to support local authorities.
ESOL data for local authorities
Other Data Sources
A list of possible data sources have been compiled to help local authorities and partners to understand the current levels of need in their locality.
ILR ESOL Data
Please find below the ILR ESOL data reports broken down to local authority level. This is to support local authorites in their assessment of ESOL need and demand in their local area by showing what provision is currently being delivered. ILR data can only state learning taken-up; it cannot identify un-met need:
Supporting information - this document provides a brief explanation of the terms used in the ILR data sets
East of England
East Midlands
London
North East
North West
South East
South West
West Midlands
Yorkshire and Humber
