ESOL - Transitions

Overview

This is an innovative, holistic approach to ensure people have the English (including ESOL qualifications), maths, digital and personal development capabilities they need to progress, remain and thrive with their education aspirations. This 2 month programme (With extension possibilities) was devised as a result of feedback from the pilot delivery of the ‘ESOL Element’ previous programmes.

The ‘ESOL for Transitions’ is an intensive study programme for Asylum Seeker learners with embedded enrichment activities which will help young students integrate into college life and gain new skills. The flexible approach enables students to study ESOL Skills for Life, but also gain qualifications in Maths, digital and personal development to become strong and resilient young citizens and fulfil their potential. 

The face-to-face tutoring sessions alongside online learning complementary cover different range of workshops and offer support to all young people. The dedicated pastoral support and guidance framework attached to this programme places empowerment and wellbeing in the heart of the curriculum offer to make sure all students are supported through their learning journey. The core aim of the course is to help young people gain qualifications and progress onto next steps of higher level ESOL courses, academic or vocational mainstream pathways.