Digital Access for ESOL students

Funded on
30 Apr 2024

To provide tablets and laptops to enable students to access our online classes and 1 to 1 support.

£5,017 Raised of £4,873

29 Backers

102%

Updates

Digital Access for ESOL students published their Delivery Report!1 year ago

WE DID IT!2 years ago

Thank to everyone who donated - we are very happy to be able to help more students with digital access and confidence building. Please follow our Facebook for more updates.

27 Donations worth £5302 years ago

Digital Access for ESOL students hit its fundraising target!2 years ago

Brilliant news, thanks everyone!

2 years ago We've hit our target

10 backers!

10 people have backed Digital Access for ESOL students!2 years ago

Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!

Digital Access for ESOL students has reached 10% of its target!2 years ago

Moira Amey pledged £2502 years ago

Thank you!2 years ago

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, we really appreciate it. We are very fortunate to awarded free sim cards from Vodafone which will help our students join online class and stay in touch with friends and family. Some students have old phones and some don't even have one. We met one student recently sharing one phone between all family members. We would love to be able to support our learning community with improved digital access. Please continue to share this within your networks! Thanks again everyone. English For All

10 backers!

10 people have backed Digital Access for ESOL students!2 years ago

Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!

We see language learning as being about cultural exchange, community building, and a way for people to reconnect with their/our heritage.

In our classes, we talk about topics relevant to our students’ daily lives.

We operate an open-door policy. We apply Participatory ESOL methods and principles across all our classes, and we run as a democratic community of learners, where students are actively involved in shaping the learning process.

We recognise that English proficiency is critical to a new life in the UK and appreciate the fact that many refugees and asylum seekers undergo great upheaval and often trauma.

We also appreciate that many students are waiting for college courses, so we teach anyone wanting to improve their language skills. In so, English For All takes a person-centred approach, focused on helping individuals rediscover themselves and develop the strategies to live meaningful lives. Our work comprises two core offerings; English language classes and peer-to-peer support.

Our English language classes and conversation sessions cater to all levels and needs, from complete beginners, through to tailored support that enables our students to return to their former careers.

We bridge the gap between arrival in the UK and access to formal study. We utilise an open-to-all, informal and flexible format that adapts to the needs of our students by focusing on their individual requirements, providing a format that complements traditional exam-based programmes.

Our physical classes are held at DiverCity Hub in Newcastle twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. We also offer six online classes each week via Zoom, allowing us to support students throughout the whole of the UK. As well as holistic 1-1 online support. Classes are year-round, enabling students to fully maximise learning time.

Our peer-led volunteering and mentoring programme has been designed to boost students’ employability. Harnessing their existing skills and knowledge, students work together, with support from English For All UK, to run projects that provide them with valuable experience to help kick-start their new life.

We recognise the need for digital inclusion and would love continue our offer of accessible online classes and 1 to 1 support.

Project Owner: English For All The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.