Autumn- Winter ESB News Version 1
Author: Liam Morton
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Mayor of London responds to ESB’s support for ESOL Skills for Life funding proposal
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has responded to English Speaking Board (International) Ltd’s letter of support for the Greater London Authority (GLA)’s proposal to fund ESOL Skills for Life courses for learners in London up to Entry 3.
Mayor of London, Saqiq Khan
ESB International’s Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw wrote, “The Mayor’s plans to fund ESOL courses will have a huge impact on learners and colleges in London, and will ultimately help Londoners achieve the necessary skills for integration and employment in the UK. Being a part of your community through the ability to listen and talk with your neighbours and co-workers; visit a doctor; share experiences and worries with other mums and dads, is how we build understanding, empathy and tolerance.”The Mayor welcomed ESB’s support for the proposal, and will include it within their responses to support the ongoing development of the Mayor’s long-term vision for skills in the capital.
The Mayor wrote that he and his team are working hard to “address some of the barriers to ESOL provision that Londoners face.” In particular, he says, they are asking “would introducing full funding for ESOL up to Entry Level 3 be sufficient in removing some of these.”
Says Tina,
We look forward to seeing the final framework for these plans, and what this could hold for our ESOL Skills for Life learners.
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ESB invites you to our free Talking Workshop
ESB is calling all teachers, Heads of English / Oracy Leads to attend its free oracy training day in and around Essex, to learn how you can improve oracy in the classroom. Please click here to find out more about ESB’s qualifications in Speech.
If you would like to find out more about the event, or you are interested in attending, please contact us on speech@esbuk.org or on 01695 573 439 ext. 211. Please click here to book your place!
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Celebrating success in Salford: ESB presents RECLAIM teens with well-earned qualifications.
If only all graduation ceremonies were as inspiring as this! Tina Renshaw, ESB Chief Executive, presented certificates to young learners from the Manchester-based charity RECLAIM to celebrate their fantastic achievement.
Tina and two representatives from ESB followed in Morrissey’s footsteps up to the famous Salford Lads Club to congratulate the young learners on their completion of the Speech Pathways Pilot qualification, ‘Speech to Inform’. For the assessment, the learners are encouraged to review a current news item, give a persuasive talk about a topic that interests them and give a presentation about something they are passionate about.
The youngsters, some of whom were initially afraid of standing up and speaking in front of their peers, chose topics ranging from climate change to feminism and all went on to pass their assessments.
Said Tina, “I’m incredibly proud to meet the RECLAIM learners. These inspirational young women have now got a recognised qualification that proves they can speak clearly and with confidence.”
By giving them a platform and an opportunity to get their voices heard, they can keep their heads held high, and with these skills under their belts, some of them may become leaders someday.
The RECLAIM Graduates Katie Cosgrave, Alumni Lead at RECLAIM said after the event:
After seeing the impact ESB has had on these young people, I feel it is incredibly important that we continue to do these qualifications here at RECLAIM. It demonstrates the clear need for oracy to be taught in schools as I truly believe communication is key to success, and I’m so proud to be a part of this pilot.
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— RECLAIM Project (@RECLAIMproject) May 23, 2019
To find out more about the work RECLAIM does for young working-class people, please visit their website: https://www.reclaim.org.uk/.