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ESB fully endorses the findings in Speech and Language UK’s new report: 1.7 million young futures

Speech and Language UK’s new report highlights that 1.7 million children are struggling with talking and understanding words in the UK, which is adversely affecting their future personal development and wellbeing. ESB wholeheartedly supports the report’s recommendations and the charity’s call on the Government to take urgent action so that these children can have their…

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Igniting the power of TALK through Oracy Workshops

ESB assessor Lulu Dale led a number of oracy workshops at the WayWord Festival held at Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre, this October half-term. Celebrating the power of words, the WayWord Festival is designed for young people, offering them an exciting and inspiring programme of events and activities to fire up their imagination.  Key speakers at the…

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ESB’s Your Milestone Competition is now open for entries!

ESB is thrilled to launch our ‘Your Milestone’ Competition! What better way to celebrate our own special milestone –70th anniversary in 2023 – than by giving our learners the opportunity to showcase their skills and talent. The competition is open to all Speech and ESOL learners and we encourage them to enter and to get…

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New teacher resources now available for speech centres!

ESB is determined to provide continual support to teachers, helping them to fulfil the potential of all their learners. With this in mind, we are delighted to launch brand new resource packs for the following qualifications: ESB Entry Level Awards in Speech (Entry 1, 2 and 3) ESB Level 3 Certificate in Speech (Grade 8)…

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