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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, which 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 and 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 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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