ESOL funding

The Refugee Council believes that all asylum seekers and refugees should have access to free 'English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)' provision. The briefing paper gives an overview of the changes in the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) funding for 07/08. It argues that they will lead to the further exclusion of asylum seekers and refugees, with particular reference to employment and training. It also highlights the importance of ESOL to the lives of individuals and communities. The paper recommends a wider vision for the participation of refugees and asylum seekers in post 16 education and training that strengthens social inclusion and refugee integration.

We also have included a Short Guide for Advisers on Access to Further Education covers the categories of learners eligible for LSC funding and fee remission.

Both published in Sept 07. The briefing is an update of a previous briefing published in June 07, May 07, March 07 and January 07.

		Download a copy of the briefing on ESOL and FE (PDF)
		Download a copy of the short guide for advisers (PDF)
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The University and College Union, in partnership with the Refugee Council and other organisations, campaign for the funding for free ESOL restored.
See also: UCU campaigns - ESOL