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ESOL: access and progression
July 7th 2019
This report contains research about the availability of ESOL learning courses and the progression through ESOL provision in England. It focuses on the experiences of learners, non- … Read more
Free ESOL courses for Londoners
April 16th 2019
The Greater London Authority is planning to provide free English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses up to the level required for British citizenship.
National Advanced Practitioner Conference 2019
April 8th 2019
Our end-of-project National Advanced Practitioner Conference was a fitting and well-deserved celebration of the tremendous work carried out by the range of cross-sector, institutio … Read more
Defining the Advanced Practitioner role
April 8th 2019
Joss Kang, Programme Director, writes on how research on the Advanced Practitioner role supports and drives the #APConnect Advanced Practitioner Professional Development Programme.
Working with ESOL parents through storytelling
February 20th 2019
This practice exemplar from Glasgow Clyde College shows how a partnership approach helped parents, for whom English is a second or other language, to gain practical skills and know … Read more
Gatehouse Books – new readers for Adult Literacy and ESOL
July 3rd 2018
Gatehouse Books – new readers for Adult Literacy and ESOL: we introduce the new Building Bridges Series – 6 books which follow Jamal as he settles into life in the UK and prepares … Read more
Understanding the Role of Advanced Practitioners in FE
June 28th 2018
This research outlines the use and perceived impact of advanced practitioners to date, highlights effective practice, and provides practical illustrations and learning points.
OTLA Digital Projects North East & Cumbria
June 25th 2018
Find out how practitioners used action research to discover the most effective ways to spread and embed effective practice in the use of technology to support Outstanding Teaching, … Read more
North East and Cumbria OTLA Final Dissemination Event
January 30th 2018
Practitioners and managers from across the education and training sector joined together at Ramside Hall in Durham on the 18th of December 2017 for an inspiring and uplifting event … Read more
OTLA North East and Cumbria
October 4th 2017
This booklet provides an engaging overview of the 13 OTLA projects undertaken by over 200 practitioners from 42 providers across the North East and Cumbria.