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.
"demand"
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- Comment is free: It doesn't make sense in any language Writes: 'if the provision to learn English isn't widely available and affordable, then paying for lessons, will inevitably be lower down the list of priorities than covering food and housing costs.' 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