ESOL for Skills Presentation Insights and Recommendations
The presentation highlights the importance of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in addressing skills shortages, immigrant integration, and workforce competence. It discusses key recommendations such as developing an ESOL strategy for England, funding support for ESOL learners, and integrating ESOL into vocational training. The data presented sheds light on the national picture of immigrant populations and the challenges surrounding ESOL provision in various sectors. The latest updates touch on the politicized nature of immigration control, ESOL teacher shortages, and the need for a comprehensive national strategy for ESOL education.
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ESOL for SKILLS Presentation to Ascentis National Conference 28thNovember 2023
Lifelong Education Commission Report December 2022 Six sponsors Ascentis Exam Board, WEA and 4 FECs 1. Better ESOL should be a key strategy for tackling skills gaps/shortages 2. Greatly improved English will mobilise immigrant skills for work 3. Not just basic survival English, but written & verbal English designed for competence in skilled jobs 4. No intrinsic conflict between firm & fair immigration system and positive approach to integrating those entitled to stay.
8 Recommendations 1. An ESOL Strategy for England 2. A settlement positive strategy for all seeking citizenship after 6 months in UK 3. Full funding up to and including Level2 4. Funding for at least 360 hours tuition per year 5. Specific support funding for ESOL students 6. Bespoke Access to HE courses for ESOL students 7. ESOLs to be a specific strand in LSIPS 8. Add ESOL to vocational training in priority sectors.
The National Picture (England & Wales) Over 30% growth in immigrant population since 2011 Non UK born is now 10m 16% of population 91% have English as main language 78% in London Of those who are not native English speakers, 17% can t speak well, 3% have no English at all = 20% No data on level of written English 19% of school pupils need English as Additional Language (EAL)
Continuing Challenges Will the ESOL issue be picked up by LSIPs in areas of high need? Skill shortages in many sectors historically reliant on migrant labour No sign yet of a national strategy Further curbs on international students may have an impact Mixed picture of ESOL lecturer shortages
The Latest. Immigration control still a highly politicised issue Some LSIPs have picked up the issue full analysis still to come Net migration figures continue to rise Early signs of bumper ESOL enrolments across England ESOL teacher shortages? No signs of a national strategy yet.
