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Literacy = Communication ˃Speaking and listening ˃Writing ˃Reading Numeracy = Application of Number ˃Understand numerical data ˃Carry out calculations ˃Interpret results and present findings ESOL ICT

» Describe the scale of essential skills need in the population. » Describe the impact of poor essential skills.

Percentage of adults 16–65 without Level 1 skills (adult curriculum) Literacy – English 25%* Literacy – Welsh 21%+ Numeracy 53%* Base 2,554 * BMRB Research Report Beaufort Research Report 2004

National Survey of Adult Skills in Wales, 2010, Statistical Directorate, Welsh Government

» Note down the activities you’ve done since waking up this morning, which involved: Reading, writing, numbers (mental or written), speaking and listening. » Compare your list with the person next to you and highlight every activity you match

» In pairs, pick one of your matched activities and follow through the implications of not having the necessary skills to complete these activities on you and your family, and if relevant your local community.

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» Work through the case study to discover the impact of an ESOL need. » Share your ideas with a partner.

The learners themselves Are likely to have larger families more likely to have children who also struggle with basic skills are less able to help their children if they have problems Education/Training less chance of training or promotion at work have restricted access further education and training Health and housing less likely to be in good health more likely to be homeless less likely to own their own home more likely to live in a household where both partners are not paid employment Employment more likely to be in unskilled/semi-skilled jobs more likely to be unemployed or out of the labour market more likely to have low earnings/be on benefits more likely to be made redundant or sacked The community: less likely to be a home owner less likely to have involvement in public life or a community organization less likely to vote more likely to be involved in crime The economy: cost to industry skills shortages lower global competitiveness costs of benefits/health service/prison service

» Describe the scale of essential skills need in the population. » Describe the impact of poor essential skills.