Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Not Addressed
Paragraph: 47
The Department should remove funding restrictions for first full level 2 qualifications, restoring funding for...
Recommendation
The Department should remove funding restrictions for first full level 2 qualifications, restoring funding for adults who are over 24 and employed. The Department must fund a promotional campaign to ensure no adult remains unaware of what qualifications and funding they are entitled to.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response discusses its commitment to English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision and related funding, but does not address the recommendation to remove funding restrictions for level 2 qualifications for employed adults over 24 or to fund a promotional campaign for adult entitlements.
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Paragraph Reference:
47
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government · verbatim extract
Not Addressed
This government remains committed to the manifesto commitment to boost English language teaching to empower existing migrants and help promote integration into society, as we know that language skills are crucial to help people integrate into life in England, as well as to break down barriers to work and career progression. The government already makes substantial funding available for English language through the AEB, community- based provision, and specific support for some refugees, and in 2019/20, the Department
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