Local Authorities

Guidance, tools and resources to help you to understand local ESOL needs, commission effective provision and support English language learning in your region.

Commissioning ESOL

How to Guide – Commissioning ESOL for Refugees in the South East of England

Commissioned by SESPM and developed by Learning and Work in 2017, this practical guide supports local authorities and providers to plan, commission and deliver effective ESOL provision for refugees. While originally written in response to the Syrian Resettlement Programme, the guidance remains relevant today and can be applied to a wide range of migrant communities.


Learning Unlimited

Learning Unlimited offer online accredited and non-accredited ESOL courses and workshops for all levels delivered by skilled and experienced tutors. For more information contact info@learningunlimited.co.

Resources

ESOL for refugees: a toolkit for commissioners and practitioners

Migration Yorkshire has developed this useful toolkit which offers useful guidance and highlights current effective practice in ESOL for refugees. It’s illustrated by nearly 50 case studies from across England.


Pre-entry ESOL: A Guide for the South East Regioners

SESPM commissioned Learning and Work to create this useful guide providing information and guidance about pre-entry level ESOL provision for resettlement coordinators and others involved in the refugee resettlement process.