{"id":16590,"date":"2023-10-23T12:48:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/web\/?p=16590"},"modified":"2023-10-23T12:48:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T11:48:45","slug":"esb-named-finalist-for-awarding-organisation-of-the-year-in-world-class-fab-2023-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esbuk.org\/index.php\/esb-named-finalist-for-awarding-organisation-of-the-year-in-world-class-fab-2023-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"ESB is named finalist for \u2018Awarding Organisation of the Year\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ESB is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for Awarding Organisation of the Year<\/strong> at the FAB 2023 Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FAB (Federation of Awarding Bodies) Awards recognise the contributions made by awarding organisations and their employees to education and skills in the UK over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESB’s nomination highlighted its many accomplishments in a particular special year \u2013 as in 2023 it celebrated its 70th<\/sup> anniversary. These included overcoming barriers and challenges, improving social mobility, impacting the lives of centres and learners, demonstrating innovation and leadership, and excellence in its field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESB\u2019s Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw, says:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve led ESB International for a tenth of our story and I am part of a professional, purpose led Awarding Organisation that never fails to make me know why I get out of bed! In our 70th year we are of a view that what we\u2019ve achieved has earned this shortlisting. I lead a team that lives its learner centred culture, that drives change and delivers to our most disadvantaged adults, children and young people  – we really do want our qualifications to help fulfil the potential of all.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 70 years, ESB has been providing children, young people and adults with the opportunity to find their voice, advocate for their lives and communities. The organisation also offers those coming and choosing to live in our country a pathway to be heard in their new communities as well as those learners living internationally and in the UK an opportunity to boost their employability and portability of their skills across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESB does this through its specialist Oracy and English language qualifications, certificating nearly 40,000 learners this year. From our specialist portfolio of Oracy qualifications for learners with significant learning needs; to our Oracy qualifications from Early Years to Post 16 offering high levels of UCAS points for those considering a university pathway; to our ESOL Skills for Life and ESOL International qualifications. In addition to our qualifications which boost skills, confidence, self-respect and knowledge, resource-stretched schools and colleges value the accredited outcome of the ESB external assessment experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n

2023 has seen ESB launch several initiatives demonstrating its commitment to outreach and its purpose \u2013 to stretch the most able, support the least confident and realise the potential of all learners<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outreach Campaign<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

ESB\u2019s 70\/70 outreach campaign was launched to provide financial aid to organisations, both in the education and third sector, to enable learners who face disadvantage due to socio-economic factors, significant learning needs or migrant status to access ESB\u2019s life-changing Oracy or English language qualifications.

Since 2020, ESB\u2019s outreach work has committed \u00a345,000 to support its organisations, and in 2023, it will have committed \u00a330,000 throughout the year. By 2027, ESB wants to double the scale of its outreach programme and reach even more learners facing disadvantage.

Tina says, \u201cTo strengthen our outreach work, we\u2019re now searching for new patrons who can raise awareness, attract donors and philanthropists, and help us to expand our reach even further.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please watch the video below to learn more about ESB\u2019s incredible work and this exciting initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n