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<p>The government recognises that learning English is essential in enabling refugees
to rebuild their lives. We are working across government to develop a new strategy
for English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) in 2019. This strategy will provide
a shared vision for all publicly funded English language provision, including addressing
the needs of refugees.</p><p>The department funds ESOL through the Adult Education
Budget (AEB), which is allocated to providers on an annual basis. Colleges and adult
learning providers have the freedom and flexibility to determine how they use their
AEB allocation to meet the needs of their communities. This includes planning, with
local partners, the ESOL courses that they will deliver locally. The AEB also provides
additional support for learners who face specific financial hardship which is preventing
them from taking part and/or continuing in learning.</p><p>The Home Office and the
Department for Education have also provided £10 million to enable refugees resettled
through the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme to access additional classes.</p>
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