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The Statement of Intent: the impact on ESOL learners

The Statement of Intent: the impact on ESOL learners. Chris Taylor. Current policy context. New Minister, new civil servant at BIS 2011 changes to fee remission and eligibility Introduction of Functional Skills Ofqual consultation on ESOL qualifications

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The Statement of Intent: the impact on ESOL learners

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  1. The Statement of Intent:the impact on ESOL learners Chris Taylor

  2. Current policy context • New Minister, new civil servant at BIS • 2011 changes to fee remission and eligibility • Introduction of Functional Skills • Ofqual consultation on ESOL qualifications • Public sector and voluntary sector funding cuts

  3. Impact on learners • The cost of learning • The length of time to learn • The language skills/capabilities of individuals • The additional barriers for women

  4. Impact on providers • Entry 1 learners stay 3 times as long Entry 2 learners stay twice as long • Implications for staffing, planning provision • Recruiting new learners • Is blended learning an option in order to keep provision affordable?

  5. The test • Learners without IT skills or access to IT • Learners with low levels of literacy • A case for preparation courses for the test?

  6. The language level • Is passing a B1 (Entry 3) speaking and listening exam beyond some learners? • ALTE ‘can do’ statements for B1: ‘Can express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements.’

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