The whole organisation approach (WOA) to English, ESOL and maths is where this provision (known as literacy, language and numeracy or LLN) is central to the whole organisation at all levels, ranging from strategic leadership and management to delivery practice. This includes embedding LLN in teaching and learning programmes across a range of learning aims and goals and providing all learners with opportunities to progress and achieve qualifications – approaches that will embed LLN at all levels.

ESOL stands for ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ and was considered to be one of the 'Skills for Life' together with literacy and numeracy. Although the Skills for Life programme itself no longer exists the advice contained here is still relevant to ESOL delivery today.
This starter kit provides support and guidance, information and resources for developing and delivering ESOL. It includes the development of blended learning approaches. It is aimed at providers who are new to ESOL and providers who would like to review and further develop their delivery of ESOL.

This thinkpiece by Donal Carroll explores different perceptions of change and reflects on some of the things that have not changed, and some that should change, in the FE and skills sector. The thinkpiece concludes by offering some starting points for reflection or discussion.

Through this project, Colchester Institute sought to cultivate a sustainable one-planet vision throughout the organisation by embedding a sustainable ethos within the management team which can be assimilated to all staff, learners and partners. This included the formation of a sustainability group, development of a strategy and identification of sustainability champions to implement and monitor progress.