1. Transforming lives through learning Education Scotland Mandy Watts ESOL Development Officer CLD Policy and Improvement Team Lifelong Learning Directorate

2. Transforming lives through learning The Adult ESOL Strategy Refresh 2014 Meetings held across Scotland – May/June People talked about changes and improvements Overarching themes

3. Transforming lives through learning Overarching themes Partnership working Learner voice Learning and teaching - support and approaches Professional development Employability and workplace National picture and policy links

4. Transforming lives through learning Overarching themes Partnership working Effective Stronger Wider

5. Transforming lives through learning Overarching themes Learner Voice Their learning experiences Their experiences in accessing provision Their involvement in the implementation plan

6. Transforming lives through learning Overarching themes Learning and teaching – support and approaches Resource development Approaches and attitudes to learning and teaching Addressing gaps in provision Good practice Asset based – intervention/prevention

7. Transforming lives through learning Overarching themes Professional development Improve support mechanisms for volunteers and new practitioners Digital/technology skills TESOL qualifications Broader CPD

8. Transforming lives through learning Overarching themes Employability and workplace Continuing challenges National picture and policy links ESOL – supply, demand and profile Links to other policy

9. Transforming lives through learning Strategic objectives 1.ESOL learners access and recognise learning opportunities throughout all stages, changes and circumstances in their lives. 2.ESOL learners co-design their learning experience. 3.ESOL learners transform their lives and communities through learning choices in personal, work, family and community settings. 4.ESOL learners effectively influence strategy and policy at local and national levels. 5.ESOL learners are effectively supported in their learning journeys.

10. Transforming lives through learning Discussion How can CLDMS support the strategic objectives for ESOL?

11. www.educationscotland.gov.uk Transforming lives through learning