Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Robert Jenrick has announced a new £6.5 million English language programme to help local authorities meet the English language needs of their communities.
The Communities Secretary said that the programme, which builds on the success of previous community-based programmes, will help people fulfil their potential and increase integration in their local area. The £6.5 million English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for Integration Fund will fund classes for up to 25 local authorities.
The government says that, since 2013, more than 100,000 places have been made available to help isolated adults improve their English language proficiency and build their self-confidence through community-based programmes.
The new programme, designed to improve people’s connection to their local area, will deliver high-quality language teaching in familiar and accessible community locations including schools, registered childcare settings and places of worship.
Jenrick said: “This government is committed to uniting and levelling up our country and that means building a rich and vibrant but integrated society. Learning English is essential to life and work in this country and people see huge benefits when they can speak our language fluently.
“We are making this requirement in our new British immigration system and funding for existing citizens who speak little or no English, providing further funding to help them learn English quickly and in doing so, play a full part in their local community.”
Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
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