ESOL provision and the Home Office Statement of Intent: the implications

NIACE policy briefing seminar for ESOL providers (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

This afternoon seminar is fully booked.
Places are available on the morning seminar.

Date: 26 Sep 2012
Venue: Leicester:
NIACE Renaissance House, 20 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TP
Ref: C3115/0912
Fee:

£ 85 - for NIACE members and voluntary organisations
£100 - full fee 
Contact: NIACE Events Team (events@niace.org.uk) Tel: 0116 204 2833
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[Background] [Aims] [Objectives] [Audience] [Programme] [Event Information] [Application Conditions]

Background

Home Office Statement of Intent on Family Migration June 2012

In June the Home Office published a Statement of Intent on Family Migration which includes changes to the regulations on the language requirements for settlement and UK citizenship.  From 2013, all applicants will be required to pass a Speaking & Listening exam at level B1 (ESOL Entry level 3) as well as the Life in the UK test.

'From October 2013, all applicants for settlement will be required to pass the Life in the UK test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above, ...  The requirements for settlement of a five year probationary period (on a route to settlement) and (from October 2013) to pass the Life in the UK test and present an English language speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above, will also be applied to the partners of migrants with a route to settlement under the Points Based System....  Applicants for settlement currently required to take the Life in the UK test will from October 2013 be required additionally to present an English language....'

This policy seminar will brief participants, consider the implications and will help participants understand the full impact of the proposals. 

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Aims

Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of the Home Office Statement of Intent on Family Migration and government policy on adult learning. 

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Objectives

  • to examine the current policy context for ESOL teaching and learning
  • to critically analyse the proposed changes for Family Migration, Indefinite Leave to Remain and UK Citizenship to inform the planning for ESOL provision for 2013-14
  • to examine the Statement of Intent and its implications for ESOL learners, practitioners and providers in all settings. 

Among the issues to be discussed:

  • If newly arrived spouses have to cover the full cost of learning English for three years, what implications might this have for providers?
  • What will happen to ESOL learners who are working at the lower language levels (Entry 1 and Entry 2) who now have to achieve B1 (Entry 3)?
  • How will the new regulations impact on the adult learners?
  • How will the new regulations impact on providers? 

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Audience

  • All ESOL providers
  • Local and region stakeholders 

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Programme 

12:45

Arrival, registration and networking (tea/coffee and sandwich lunch available)

13:15

Welcome and introduction to the day from the Chair
Chris Taylor, Programme Manager and Lead Officer
[chris-Taylor.pdf]

13:30

Keynote 1
The Home Office Statement of Intent - a briefing
Ann Robertson, Home Office Permanent Migration Team
[Ann-Robinson.pdf]

14:00

Keynote 2
The Impact of ESOL learners, practitioners and providers
- an analysis of the proposed changes and implications for learners
Chris Taylor, Programme Manager and Lead Officer for ESOL, NIACE

14:15

Discussion groups
Identify and share potential impact and measures to address learners' needs

15:00

Feedback and strategies

15:15

Next steps and closing comments
Chris Taylor, Programme Manager and Lead Officer for ESOL, NIACE

15:30

Close of seminar and networking (tea/coffee available)

15:40

Depart

 

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Event Information

  • Arrival, registration and sandwich lunch is at 12:45pm for a 1:15pm start. The event will end at 3:30pm
  • Event fee per person: £100; £85 for NIACE members and voluntary organisations (includes sandwich lunch, tea/coffee
  • NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference or course fees
  • Only online application forms with the payments section completed will be processed.
  • NB: If you wish us to invoice your employer we require a copy of the Purchase Order before the form is processed
  • Places will be allocated in order of receipt of completed online application forms (one online application form per person)
  • Video cameras may be in use at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed or appear on the video outputs please indicate this on the application form and make yourself known at registration
  • Participants should be prepared to take their own notes as there will not be handouts for all sessions
  • If you have not received an e-mail confirming your attendance and joining instructions 4 working days before the event please contact: events@niace.org.uk

 

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Application Conditions

  • Event date: Wednesday 26 September 2012
  • Closing date: Thursday 13 September 2012
  • Cancellations are non-refundable
  • The full fee is payable prior to the event
  • Substitutions are to be advised 5 working days prior to the event
  • A 15 working days notice period is required for provision of electronic note-takers, sign language interpreters and transcription to Braille
  • Places are to be reserved online - scroll up and click on Apply Now
  • Reservations by telephone cannot be accepted
  • Application forms are individually acknowledged by e-mail. Joining instructions, including map and directions, will be e-mailed out one week before the event
  • NIACE reserves the right to reject applicants who are not from the target audience list.

 

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