Tuesday 21 March 2017

SYRIAN AND AFGHAN FAMILIES ESOL LEARNING PROGRAMMES


The ESOL Family Learning Programme started in Troon in July 2015 to provide a learning opportunity for a group of Afghan women and children.  The women continue to  improve their English language skills while the children enjoy learning through play.     
In Ayr, we are delivering ESOL literacy classes to some of the Syrian families recently resettled in the area. 
We are delighted that these groups can now receive Scottish Qualifications Authority accreditation for their learning.
The accreditation is delivered by Ayrshire College.  ESOL lecturer Orsolya Dunn recently visited the learners on site, “ it’s great to see how much they achieve and how determined they are to succeed”.  
The adult learners will be presented with their certificates at our ESOL Family Summer Social in June. The children will also be presented with certificates from our Early Years partners, for their participation and progress in learning.  
Receiving accredited recognition for their learning is highly motivating for the learners and the children.  Both are making great progress and we look forward to celebrating this with them and other families, at our annual summer social event.

Susan Wilson