A new approach to English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to the ESOL consultation (17-08-SK/ON). Sets out how the Government intends to better focus ESOL provision to support community cohesion, working with local authorities, the Learning and Skills Council and others to implement the new approach. It should be read in conjunction with ‘Skills for life: changing lives’ (210-09-SK-B). See also consultation report (222-09-SK-ON) and guide to implementing (09/1210).
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| 223-09-SK-ON | 07-05-2009 |
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23 Pages
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RESEARCH PAPER Economic impact of training and education in basic skills: summary of evidence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Research paper no.6. Report for the Department summarising recent quantitative evidence on the economic returns to having or improving literacy and numeracy skills. Includes evidence on earnings and employment, and distinguishes between returns to having basic skills whenever these are acquired, and returns to acquiring basic skills in adulthood. Looks at economic impact to individuals rather than wider benefits such as improvements in self-esteem or macro effects on productivity.
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| 09/1432 | 20-10-2009 |
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52 Pages
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Evaluation of the impact of skills for life learning: longitudinal survey of adult learners on college-based literacy and numeracy courses, final report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Fourth and final report on the National Institute of Economic and Social research (NIESR) and BRMB Social Research evaluation of the impact of participation in a literacy or a numeracy course at a college for a qualification. The analysis covers those aged 19 and over and was launched at an early stage in the skills for life initiative, when the courses themselves and their curriculum were relatively new. It examines the impact of participation on a range of economic, personal and social outcomes, and describes course benefits as perceived by the participants.
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| 09/1433 | 20-10-2009 |
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141 Pages
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Focusing English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) on community cohesion. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation that sought views on the Government's aim that ESOL funding should be more specifically targeted to foster community cohesion and integration in communities. Consultation period ended 4 April 2008. See also consultation report (222-09-SK-ON) and Government response (223-09-SK-ON).
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| 17-08-SK/ON | 04-01-2008 |
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Focusing English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) on community cohesion: consultation report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Reports on the key findings from the stakeholder events and the responses to the consultation ‘Focusing English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) on Community Cohesion’ (17-08-SK/ON). Summarises responses and draws out key themes. See also Government response (223-09-SK/ON).
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| 222-09-SK-ON | 07-05-2009 |
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Skills for life: changing lives. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Refreshes the Skills for Life strategy and sets out how the Government will work with a wide range of committed partners to realise our Skills for Life ambition. Also reflects response to the National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee reports on Skills for Life.
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| 210-09-SK-B | 31-03-2009 |
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64 Pages
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