Supporting Post-16 Language Learning Through ESOL

In this summary, we outline our policy recommendations, across four key areas, for ensuring that speakers of ESL* have access to appropriate English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, providing the skills needed to unlock educational, employment, and social opportunities:

• Improving national data collection;
• Ensuring effective use of funding to deliver ESOL;
• Developing an ESOL curriculum and qualifications that are fit for purpose;
• Developing and delivering a cross-Government national English language strategy.

*English as a second or additional language.