Changes to ESOL

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ESOL Update

New ESOL QualificationsThe new generation of ESOL qualifications will be available for learners (including those learners with significant learning needs) from Entry 1 to Level 2 and should:

support progression to Functional Skills and GCSE so that learners can step off into mainstream English programmes at the point at which this is appropriate for them

support employment outcomes and the needs of jobseekers referred to ESOL training by Jobcentres and hence focus on English language which is necessary for and relevant to work

continue to be based on the National Standards for Adult Literacy and the ESOL Core Curriculum

be designed for the Qualifications Credit Framework and hence unit based and credit bearing.

QCF Qualifications No current way of mixing and matching QCF and

NQF qualifications

No spiky profile downwards – upwards from some only

Accepting other AOs units to make up certificate

All units are also a qualification so can be separately funded

Different assessment models – overview hand-out

Learners can either complete the individual Awards in ESOL Skills for Life (reading), ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) or the full Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life.

If you have learners who are demonstrating that they have spiky profiles, then it may be more appropriate to work towards the Awards rather than the Certificate until all skills are at the same level.

Spiky profile only for some AOs at the Level below

Example of Certificate in ESOL (QCF)Qualification Credits GLH*

Award in ESOL Speaking and Listening

12 120

Award in ESOL Reading

6 60

Award in ESOL Writing

9 90

Certificate in ESOL 27 270

QCF Qualifications AO overview

15 minutes to look at the overview and discuss with colleagues

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2014 to 2015 Interim Arrangements for ESOL (to 31st Dec 2014) -

£724 for all ESOL certificates“In 2014 to 2015 existing ESOL adult basic

certificates will be funded at the same published rates as 2013 to 2014. These were based on historical national delivery patterns and awarding organisation recommended guided learning hours (glh).”

ESOL transitional protection (applied in 2013/14 but not after)

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2014 to 2015 Interim Arrangements for ESOL (to 31st Dec 2014) “During the extension, if any ESOL learner needs to

progress before starting a regulated ESOL qualification or needs to broaden their learning beyond the scope of the regulated ESOL qualification, these additional requirements can be recorded using ‘learning aim class codes’ and will be funded using providers’ planned guided learning hours. This is the same as for non-regulated ESOL provision and is defined and explained in appendix H of the ILR specification. Learning support is also available for ESOL learners where required in accordance with our funding

rules.”Q – have any of you done this?

2014 to 2015 Arrangements for ESOL Funding for existing ESOL qualifications and units in 2014 to

2015 will be based on:◦ the published rates for the adult basic certificates in ESOL

skills for life◦ non-regulated ESOL provision – to be decided but it has

been allocated◦ learning support to meet an identified need

Once there are new QCF ESOL qualifications available from awarding organisations for delivery, providers will be expected to deliver them to new students. These will be funded in line with the Adult Skills Budget approach and not on the basis of these interim arrangements.

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Funding Rates Matrix (QCF)

Funding Band (credits)

A Base B Low C Medium

D High

E Lower specialist

or G* Higher

specialist

Cert (13-24) 724 811 941 1159 1246

Cert (25-36) 1265 1417 1645 2025 2176

Diploma (37-48) 1987 2225 2583 3179 3417

Diploma (49-72) 2573 2882 3345 4117 4425

Diploma (73-132) 4170 4670 5421 6671 7172

Diploma (133+) 6602 7395 8583 10564 11356

QCF Awards

Separately funded for individual credit value £50 per credit before weighting New business rules determining eligibility for public

funding – size and relevance Funding rates for (3), 6, 9 and 12 credit sized awards Funding for some smaller 1, 2 and 3 credit units as

an exception, e.g. JC+, OLASS English and maths – QCF units (minimum of 3 credits

below level 2), e.g. NCFE entry level award in maths Listed on the LARs

Example of New Certificate in ESOL (QCF)

Qualification Credits £ Total

Award in ESOL Speaking and Listening

12 600

Award in ESOL Reading

6 300

Award in ESOL Writing

9 450

Certificate in ESOL

27£1350spiky

1265

16 – 18 study programme

16-18 Study Programmes

All 16-18 year olds should be on programmes thatinclude One substantial qualification (academic or vocational) for

progression to further study or employment (‘core’ aim) English and maths, if not already achieved GCSE grade C and

better Both qualification and non-qualification activity including work

experience and tutorial as appropriate

Need to show planned contact hours for all elements of the studyProgramme. Total hours for all elements determine funding band.

ESOL may be the main programme – But not shown as such

English, Maths and ESOL

The goal for all learners before their 19th birthday is to achieve GCSE A*-C in English and Maths, or equivalent

Any learner who has not attained this level will be expected to follow a programme of study to include English and/or Maths

These programmes can include:GCSEsFunctional SkillsFree standing Maths UnitsA range of entry level English qualificationsESOLNon regulated provision where appropriate (category G of

new class codes)

Planning ESOL in Study Programmes Which ESOL qualifications? – see Condition of

Funding 2014 to 2015 list as 13th August from EFA How many hours will be allocated to them? ESOL as the core learning aim? Will the level of the learner make a difference to

the hours? How will they be timetabled? How will they be delivered and assessed?

Embedding into vocational programmes or ESOL tutors deliver vocational elements

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Level 1 Programme for ProgressionElement Contact

hoursNote

Vocational qualification

300 includes 30 hrs planned study time in

learning base

Tutorial 60

Work experience 60 30 hrs in RWE with instructor, 30 hrs with

employer

ESOL L1 120

Maths E3 60

Total 600

Ofqual

Ofqual strategic priorities Developing our regulatory approach to focus on:

a) Validity of qualifications through their life cycleb) Fairness and transparency of qualification

deliveryB. Regulating changes to key groups of

qualifications:a) GCSEs, AS and A levelsb) Other reformed qualifications taken by

students in schools and colleges in England including core maths and school vocational quals

c) ESOL and functional skills

Ofqual ESOL

ESOLThe achievement of some ESOL qualifications, and

indeed other qualifications, contribute to decisions about who can enter and stay in the UK. The significance of the value of the qualification increases the risk to the delivery these qualifications. We intend to undertake a risk-based programme of audits of the controls that awarding organisations have in place tomanage the assessment delivery for these qualifications, including logistics and centre supervision and inspection arrangements.

Ofsted

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Home Office

Citizenship and SettlementProve knowledge of English You can prove it by having either:

◦ an English qualification at B1 level◦ a degree taught or researched in English

The qualifications must be:◦ on the Home Office’s list of 

recognised English tests and qualifications◦ an ESOL qualification at Entry 3 or higher (eg Level 1 or

2) on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

◦ an ESOL qualification at levels 4, 5 or 6 awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and taken in Scotland

https://www.gov.uk/english-language

A ‘family of a settled person’ visa if they want to stay (‘remain’) with a family member or partner (eg spouse) who’s living in the UK permanently and they’re

already in the UK from outside the 

European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland

The qualifications must be:◦ on the Home Office’s list of 

recognised English tests and qualifications at A1 level.

JCP

Mandated ESOL courses Must provide employment opportunities. Typical programme (12-16 week)

◦ Interviewing and assessing Customers’ abilities, past experience and learning and levels

◦ Induction and Diagnostic Assessment in order to produce a SMART Individual Learning Plan, which is agreed with and understood by the learner

◦ Delivery of an appropriate programme to each learner focusing on the language needed for employment at the relevant level by effective whole class sessions using appropriate materials

◦ Provision of ongoing support, advice and guidance to learners through Programme Reviews

◦ Ensuring actions are taken to ensure effective learning takes place and progress towards ILP and employment goals are recorded

◦ Support of Customer Progression into employment with appropriate IAG

Your Experiences...

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Alternative qualifications including maths

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