ESOL Resources
An invaluable resource for anyone working with refugees.
This new toolkit offers useful guidance and highlights current effective practice in ESOL for refugees. It’s illustrated by nearly 50 case studies from across England.
Adult ESOL Provision in England
House of Commons Library | 25 April 2018
The briefing (and related documents) provides comprehensive overview of ESOL for learners aged 19 and over in England, including current ESOL provision and funding, past funding changes, and relevant recent reports. It includes information on the Government’s community-based English language programmes.
Resettling refugees – support after the first year: a guide for local authorities
LGA and Migration Yorkshire | September 2017
The guide is aimed at local authorities who are planning and developing their programme of support to resettled clients on the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme who have been in the UK for more than a year.
Funding Instruction for LAs in the support of the United Kingdom’s Resettlement Programmes 2018/19
LGA and Migration Yorkshire | September 2017
This Instruction sets out the government funding terms for local authorities supporting refugees arriving in the UK under the The Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and the Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). Part 4 and Part 5 of the Instruction cover Access to ESOL – English Language Provision for Adult Refugees and related childcare.
How to Guide – Commissioning ESOL for Refugees in the South East of England. A guide for LAs and others supporting Resettled Refugees from Syria
Learning and Work Institute | September 2017
How to Guide – Commissioning ESOL for Refugees in the South East of England. A guide for local authorities and others supporting Resettled Refugees from Syria, September 2017.
Pre-entry ESOL: A Factsheet for the South East Region – For resettlement coordinators and others involved in the refugee resettlement process
Learning and Work Institute | 2012
A factsheet aimed at improving an understanding of pre-Entry level ESOL and how to support access appropriate provision.
Adult Education Budget: funding and performance management rules
The Education and Skills Funding Agency | July 2018
The Education and Skills Funding Agency, adult education budget (AEB) funding rules for 2018 to 2019 set out funding priorities and learner eligibility for fee remission. Information about funding for ESOL is on pages 28 and 31. Information about eligible learners including refugees and asylum seekers is on pages 8 and 9.
Let Refugees Learn: challenges and opportunities to improve language provision to refugees in England
Refugee Action | 2016
Refugee Action’s investigation of refugees’ experiences of learning the English language through ESOL. The research explores individuals’ experiences with accessing courses, their backgrounds and aspirations.
Towards an ESOL Strategy for England
NATECLA | October 2018
A strategy document based on a consultation carried out amongst ESOL teachers, managers, students and other key stakeholders in the field
British Council ESOL Nexus Website
British Council | –
Free resources for learners, for teachers and, policy and research related information. It offers activities and exercises for ESOL learners, and lesson plans and activities for teachers. Resources for teaching beginners, teaching UK life and English are included.
The Excellence Gateway ESOL exhibition site
Education and Training Foundation | –
The official site that brings together some of the most effective and free resources for ESOL practitioners and learners.
English my Way
Good Things Foundation and BBC | –
The official site that brings together some of the most effective and free resources for ESOL practitioners and learners.
ESOL for Employment – Case studies to Support Skills Funding Agency ESOL providers working with Jobcentre Plus
Learning and Work | 2017
Contains helpful approaches to ESOL for Employment provision and case studies as well as useful ideas and tips for ESOL practitioners and managers to consider in their own context.
English my Way
Good Things Foundation and BBC | –
The official site that brings together some of the most effective and free resources for ESOL practitioners and learners.
June 2019 ESOL Event Slides
Slides from the regional ESOL event held on 21st June 2019.
With Slides from the Home Office, Learning and Work Institute and Restore.