{"id":79,"date":"2025-01-22T14:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T14:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:53:56","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700; margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-x-large-font-size\">Latest News<\/h1>\n\n<ul style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list has-dates wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Tile-Logo.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:300px;max-height:300px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/qualification-withdrawal-notice-l3-award-in-using-oral-skills-for-interviews\/\">Qualification Withdrawal Notice: L3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-31T10:47:24+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">31 March 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Dear Centres, Further to a review of our product portfolio, the following qualification will be withdrawn on 30thSeptember 2026, due to low enrolments. ESB Level 3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews (501\/0650\/8) If you wish to register your learners for an assessment this academic year, you must register\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/qualification-withdrawal-notice-l3-award-in-using-oral-skills-for-interviews\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Qualification Withdrawal Notice: L3 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"138\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/The-EA-Logo.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:300px;max-height:300px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-international-to-deliver-oracy-workshop-with-the-english-association\/\">ESB International to Deliver Oracy Workshop with the English Association<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-03-13T14:52:08+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">13 March 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ESB International is delighted to be partnering with The English Association to deliver a workshop on Thursday 21st May, led by ESB International\u2019s Senior Assessor for Oracy. The session will explore how authentic speaking scenarios can support the explicit teaching of key communication skills in the primary classroom. The session\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-international-to-deliver-oracy-workshop-with-the-english-association\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ESB International to Deliver Oracy Workshop with the English Association<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Adrian.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:300px;max-height:300px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/new-ceo-adrian-gallagher\/\">English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. welcomes its new Chief Executive, Adrian Gallagher<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-16T12:03:55+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">16 January 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.&nbsp;is delighted to announce the appointment of&nbsp;Adrian Gallagher&nbsp;as our new Chief Executive. Adrian brings a wealth of experience, vision, and leadership to the organisation, marking an exciting new chapter in ESB International\u2019s journey.&nbsp; Adrian is a strategic and results-oriented executive with over two decades of experience\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/new-ceo-adrian-gallagher\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. welcomes its new Chief Executive, Adrian Gallagher<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bubble-logo-square.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:300px;max-height:300px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/in-memorium-shelagh-snell-1930-2025\/\">In Memorium Shelagh Snell 1930-2025<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-19T11:06:05+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">19 December 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">It is with grateful thanks and sadness that we mark the passing of a wonderful colleague, Friend and Fellow of ESB and former Trustee. I asked her friends and colleagues to join me in sharing some of their thoughts of Shelagh and I offer them here to demonstrate the breadth\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/in-memorium-shelagh-snell-1930-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: In Memorium Shelagh Snell 1930-2025<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Curriculum-Review-Image.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"max-width:300px;max-height:300px;\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-international-responds-to-curriculum-and-assessment-review\/\">ESB International responds to Curriculum and Assessment Review<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-11-06T10:03:45+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">6 November 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) welcomes the publication of the Government&#8217;s Curriculum and Assessment Review and its recognition of oracy as speaking, listening and communication, encompassing verbal, non-verbal and alternative forms such as sign language and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). ESB International has been an oracy leader\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-international-responds-to-curriculum-and-assessment-review\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: ESB International responds to Curriculum and Assessment Review<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/updates-to-esb-internationals-board-of-trustees\/\">Updates to ESB International&#8217;s Board of Trustees<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-29T11:18:09+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">29 September 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are pleased to share some recent updates to our Board of Trustees. These changes bring fresh leadership and expertise, while also celebrating the ongoing dedication of those volunteers continuing in their roles.\u00a0<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/strengthening-our-partnership-with-europalso\/\">Strengthening Our Partnership with Europalso<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-09-19T11:56:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">19 September 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">ESB International was delighted to reaffirm our&nbsp;long-standing and successful partnership with Europalso&nbsp;at a professional seminar this past weekend, represented by our Chief Executive,&nbsp;Tina Renshaw, and Chief Assessor,&nbsp;Anthea Wilson. The seminar was hosted for Europalo&#8217;s language school owners and offered a great opportunity for training, collaboration and networking. ESB International was\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/strengthening-our-partnership-with-europalso\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Strengthening Our Partnership with Europalso<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-international-patrons-and-the-guardian-join-calls-for-action\/\">National Momentum Builds for Oracy as The Guardian and Patrons of ESB International join Coalition Calling for Government Action\u00a0<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-29T16:15:00+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">29 July 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Education, equality and industry leaders unite to remind government of its oracy pledge. English Speaking Board (International) Ltd.&#8217;s (ESB International) patrons, Meena Kumari Wood and Dr Kush Kanodia, have joined the growing calls urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to honour Labour\u2019s 2023 pledge to embed oracy in the national curriculum.\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-international-patrons-and-the-guardian-join-calls-for-action\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: National Momentum Builds for Oracy as The Guardian and Patrons of ESB International join Coalition Calling for Government Action\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/prioritise-oracy-in-schools\/\">Championing Oracy: ESB International Supports Calls for the Government to Prioritise Speaking, Listening and Communication in Schools<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-22T15:26:38+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">22 July 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International) is proud to lend its voice in support of the open letter from Voice 21 to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, urging the government to fulfil its commitment to prioritise oracy in schools. We fully endorse the findings of the Oracy Education\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/prioritise-oracy-in-schools\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Championing Oracy: ESB International Supports Calls for the Government to Prioritise Speaking, Listening and Communication in Schools<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/ceo-tina-renshaw-to-leave-esb-international\/\">ESB Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw, to step down after 9 years<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-07-11T11:13:31+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">11 July 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">After nine years at the helm of English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. (ESB International), our Chief Executive Tina Renshaw is stepping down.<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"wp-custom-template-esb-template","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-79","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19599,"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/79\/revisions\/19599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}