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Supporting English language learners – the role of informal learning

There is a real risk that coronavirus highlights inequalities of language, in the same way that health inequalities have been thrown into sharp relief.
Time for action: the UK must act now to improve skills or risk falling further behind in the world

Learning and skills play a central role in driving economic growth, promoting social justice and supporting inclusive communities.
Research and Reports 01 06 2015

Citizens’ Curriculum Case Studies

Listen to our podcasts, where some the people who took part in our pilots discuss the benefits of being involved in the Citizens’ Curriculum learning approach. Find out more in our case studies which cover different parts of England.

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Essential & life skills

Literacy, numeracy, digital and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are essential for life, work and communities. Our work focuses on how to engage adults with this type of learning and building the evidence on what works to deliver it.
Supporting Syrian refugee resettlement with ESOL

If you were impelled by war, civil unrest or persecution to flee your home and seek refuge abroad, what kinds of support would you need to help you resettle and re-build your life in a new country? It’s likely that learning the language of your new community would be high on the list.
The most provoking debate - ESOL blog

Alex Stevenson on why we need to do more to support pre-Entry and Entry Level 1 ESOL.
Projects 12 09 2019

Improving Language, Improving Lives

This project was designed to support prisoners with ESOL needs, and practitioners working in the secure estate. It was developed in partnership with De Montfort University and funded by the Bell Foundation.

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Why adults benefit from GCSEs too

Good GCSEs in English and maths are essential for young people’s progression in learning and into work, so last week’s vigorous debate on how this year’s grades should be awarded simply reflects what is at stake. For adults returning to learn, GCSEs are crucial too.
Supporting ESOL in prisons

Guest blogger Ross Little - senior lecturer in criminology at De Montfort University in Leicester - on how the Improving Language, Improving Lives project helped with developing ESOL learning in a prison setting.

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