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£6 million for English language learning
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced a £6 million programme that will help adults learn to speak English and better integrate into British life.
The Integrated Communities English Language programme, set to begin next April, will see councils, charities and other providers able to bid for funding to run new programmes which offer creative ways of teaching English to local residents.
At the last Census, around 770,000 people living in England said they spoke little or no English. The government hopes that individuals with low levels of English will be able to reach their full potential through a wide range of local services, including those provided by charities and other organisations.
Communities Secretary James Brokenshire, said: “Being able to speak English can transform lives and help people play a full, active role in British life. No one deserves to miss out on the opportunity to build self-confidence, interact with their neighbours, make friends and gain employment. This fund of up to £6 million will help us build even stronger communities.”
The new programme follows on from the government funded community-based English language programme, which has already supported over 73,000 adults over five years, specifically focusing on women who are economically inactive.
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