English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

One of our projects supports parents to learn English. This means parents can participate more confidently in their children's education and in their family life.

We can:

• Encourage parents to take part in their children's education.

• Provide opportunities for learning basic communication skills in English through mother tongue support.

• Empower parents to gain confidence and enrol in a college to learn English.

• Provide information about the UK educational system.

• Help parents to learn basic IT skills.

• Encourage and provide information about Early Years Education (eg PEEP programme)

• Raise the awareness of schools and various agencies regarding the barriers and issues of language, culture, job prospects, racism etc.

How the project is funded and monitored

The project is funded by a variety of funding streams. It is monitored in the following ways:

• Milestones and targets have been set for the project when funding has been applied for.

• Quarterly returns have to be submitted for each fund provider (evidence of finance and target met)

• An independent steering group has been formed to report on progress of the project (twice a year)

• A weekly report to the Service Team Leader.