Dear Centres,

Further to a review of our product portfolio, the following qualifications will be withdrawn on 30th September 2022:

• ESB Level 1 Award in Oral Skills for School Interviews 600/4426/3
• ESB Level 1 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews 501/1144/9
• ESB Level 2 Award in Using Oral Skills for Interviews 501/1280/6

These qualifications have been replaced with the Speech for Employment Pathway in:

• ESB Level 1 Award in Speech (Grade 2) 603/6757/X
• ESB Level 2 Award in Speech (Grade 4) 603/5192/5

Additionally, the following qualifications will be withdrawn on 30th September 2022 due to low enrolments:

• ESB Entry Level Award in EAL for Young Learners (Entry 1) 601/8328/7
• ESB Entry Level Award in EAL for Young Learners (Entry 2) 601/8347/0
• ESB Entry Level Award in EAL for Young Learners (Entry 3) 601/8346/9
• ESB Level 1 Award in EAL for Young Learners 601/8348/2
• ESB Level 2 Award in EAL for Young Learners 601/8349/4
• ESB Pre-entry award in EAL for young learners (Unregulated)

If you wish to register your learners for an assessment this academic year, you must register before the 31st May 2022. This is the Operational End Date. Your learners can take their assessment after 31st May 2022 if they have been registered, but the last date for certificates to be issued is 30th September 2022. If you have any questions, or would like advice on other qualifications that we offer, please email product@esbuk.org.