A Common Language
ESOL Provision in the UK
This project, running in parallel to wider Demos work on adult learning, will begin with first principles – why ESOL matters – and work through to a logical conclusion of how best it can be delivered in practice, within a coherent policy framework.
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- False claims make me snap, crackle and pop | Further | EducationGuardian.co.uk Bill Rammell writes: 'A massive increase in demand for free Esol tuition is having an adverse impact on the overall skills budget, yet those in greatest need are the least likely to access the service.' 'with almost 80% of asylum claims now being settled in eight weeks, and well over half of these unsuccessful, is it really right that taxpayers' money should support the learning of English for people whom we expect to leave the country?' from : duncanoleary 17th July 2007
- House of Commons Hansard Debates for 14 Mar 2007 (pt 0023) Bill Rammell: 'Since 2001, we have tripled funding of ESOL services, spending more than £1 billion. It is crucial to make it clear that the intention behind our changes is not to cut funding. We do, however, face a significant problem: demand is outstripping supply. In the past six years, ESOL student enrolments have risen from 158,000 to 538,000. Even with the growth in provision that we have delivered, the current situation is simply not sustainable.' from : duncanoleary 17th July 2007
- Bill Rammell in the TES 'more than £3 billion through our adult Skills for Life Strategy since 2001 to support learners, including courses for 1.9 million Esol students. But demand for courses has tripled and continually increasing funding is unsustainable. In some parts of the country, there are waiting lists of 18 months to two years and this affects many of those in greatest need.' from : duncanoleary 26th July 2007
- NIACE ESOL final report NIACE inquiry into ESOL. from : duncanoleary 27th July 2007