Aim and Objectives Case Studies – Effective Practice in ESOL in Scotland The principal aim of the project is to provide 18 case studies of effective practice in ESOL teaching and learning The process and people involved in the planning and delivery of programmes (providers, stakeholders such as employers, tutors) The monitoring and evaluation approaches adopted The impact of programmes on the learners and their families How the programmes contributed to national and local outcomes (such as employability and the vision and principles aspired to in the Adult ESOL Strategy for Scotland)

Selection Criteria Case Studies – Effective Practice in ESOL in Scotland Consider: CLD, College and Voluntary Sectors Consider: Workplace ESOL, Family ESOL and SEM ESOL Attendance and participation Achievement of qualifications Achievement of informal outcomes Progression Use of resources HMIe and other inspection reports and awards where available Proficiency range Geographical distribution Sector spread and location

Approach Case Studies – Effective Practice in ESOL in Scotland Online questionnaire devised Responses collected Initial contact made via Secondary contact made by phone Further meetings/discussions help to narrow 58 responses to 25 Leading to feasibility study

Flavour of response Case Studies – Effective Practice in ESOL in Scotland 58 responses 17 Local Authorities (Highland to Borders) 12 colleges 6 Voluntary Sector

Task What helps a Family ESOL class work? What can hinder this? Positive Negative

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project How did we get here? Initial work around nursery to primary transition ESOL families identified as requiring support Pilot summer programme delivered Research/ consultation informed future direction Group work programme plus summer programme delivered. Evaluation /consultation Family Learning project established.

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Why does it work ? Strong evidence base Integrated working Clear referral / communication links Skills mix Consultation/ communication /feedback

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Process Referral from agency Meet families individually Assess individual needs Devise and deliver programme Evaluation and reflection Share feedback with agency

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Introduction – families together

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Children working together

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Parents working together

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Parents and children working together

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Session Parents together ‘Where’s the computer?’ Families together ‘Where’s the pen, Elian?’

It is good to see the children happy each week. When they are happy, we are happy. Monika, parent Family ESOL helped to create a positive experience of Scotland for the family and this had a valuable spin off at school as all the girls are settled, happy and achieving. Jim Reid, Headteacher Glenlee Primary School I’m so proud of myself. Urve, parent

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Key Data 1 Start to current date: to Frequency:Four weekly sessions 1.5 hours Number of Families: 15 Number of children: 25 Age range of children:2-16 Average age of children:6.76 Nationalities:5 x Estonian, 2 x Hungarian 1 x Pakistani, 5 x Polish 1 x Portuguese, 1 x Romanian

South Lanarkshire Council Family ESOL Project Key Data 2 Attendance:Group 1 [62.5%], Group 2 [75%], Group 3 [62.5%] Group 4 [100%], Group 5 [79%], Group 6 [57%] Total attendance: 73% Progress:8 parents moved on to adult ESOL classes New daytime adult ESOL class with crèche One parent gained confidence to find a job Key points: 16-year-olds joined the adults’ groups. 2-year-olds did not have crèche available and sat in on adults’ groups. Highest attendance in Groups 4 and 5 with crèche and taxi provision. Lowest attendance in current Group 6 which was interrupted by holidays, sickness and the Case Study visit.

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