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FE currently asylum seekers are classed as home students after six months of their claim; eligibility for funding is linked to being on asylum support/Section 95.

Next year, as it stands we expect this to remain the same apart from the funding being reduced to 50% (in effect meaning people won’t be able to afford courses). However, we hope that there maybe some movement on this.

HE: asylum seekers are classed as international students for fee purposes but universities can charge less or waive fees. There is no access to student support though. Our short guide gives more details.

James

From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anthony Levin
Sent: 12 April 2011 13:43
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Subject: Re: funding, again

If it is discretionary, is there then scope to advocate that institutions should classify ASs as ‘Home’ (if beneficial) or is this just wishful thinking?

Anthony

ESOL/Garden Allotment

Horton Housing Association

From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Izabela Benisz
Sent: 12 April 2011 13:38
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Subject: Re: funding, again

Hello

I have just spoken to the Admissions Office at the university where I work at and asked this question. I know it would be better to check with colleges though. Anyhow the answer I received is, that it us up to each institution whether they decide to classify Asylum Seekers as Home or International students.

Hope this helps.

On 12 April 2011 13:09, Stephen Woulds <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Hello

Does anyone know if Asylum Seekers are classed as Home or International students? Funding guidance tells us about JSA and other govt benefits. No mention of NASS or Section 4. Everyone is very silent on this issue.

If classed as International then asylum seekers could look at about £5500 per year for an ESOL class.

If classed as Home then we need to know if they are fully-funded or co-funded (50% contribution to fees). Given that most are on vouchers not sure how they’ll find the £££ either way. It has been known for some Asylum seekers to borrow money from within their community to continue education and pay exam fees.

Thanks in advance

From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mary Osmaston
Sent: 31 March 2011 09:11
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Subject: Re: Progression Funding - SFA

They can be funded to do a vocational qualification at Entry or Level 1 (if they don't have a Level 2 but want to progress to one) but can't be funded to learn the English they need for the course! Crazy, but it looks as if there is some scope here for being creative with embedding ESOL into these other FLT/Entry/Level 1 courses. Be flexible, as usual!

>>> Stella McManus <[log in to unmask]> 30/03/2011 18:26 >>>

Actually if any of your ESOL students are doing vocational qualifications it will mean they won’t have to pay for them , so Health and Social Care L1 etc.

From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pip Kings
Sent: 30 March 2011 17:31
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Subject: Re: Progression Funding - SFA

It won't

On 30 Mar 2011, at 17:23, "Matt Davis" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Am I being daft? I can't see how this will help ESOL if it's specifically excluded in the guidance...

>>> Cathy Burns <[log in to unmask]> 3/30/2011 4:34 pm >>>

FYI - Skills Funding Agency notice

http://readingroom.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/sfa/progression_funding_2011-12.pdf

Progression Funding
"The Skills Investment Strategy set out the reform of statutory entitlements from the 2012/13
academic year. This included full funding for those with an entitlement to a Level 2
qualification who need help to make the step up from basic skills. It has now been agreed that
this funding will be provided from the 2011/12 academic year. This means that for 2011/12
Entry or Level 1 aims will be fully funded where a learner has an entitlement to a Level 2
qualification, in that they must have a highest prior attainment of Level 1 or below, but need a
step up from basic skills in order to progress to Level 2.

? Skills for Life (literacy, numeracy and English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL)) is not included in this entitlement as funding policy has already been
established and set out in the Agency's Guidance Note 6
? Learners can be enrolled on either Entry or Level 1 aims.
? They do not need to be enrolled on a full Level 2 qualification but the provider
should be assured that the learner needs the additional step in order to progress
to Level 2

Literacy and numeracy are funded though anyway

see SFA Summary table

http://readingroom.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/sfa/full_and_part_learner_subsidies_for_learners_aged_19_and_older_(updated_march_2011).pdf

Regards

Cathy Burns Co-ordinator
NATECLA National Centre
South Birmingham College, Hall Green Campus, Cole Bank Road, Birmingham B28 8ES
National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults
- the professional association for ESOL teachers

Tel: 0121 688 8121
Mobile: 07875 683254
www.natecla.org.uk
http://twitter.com/NATECLA

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