Friday 27th May 2011

Protesting about cuts to these courses, English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) met with Lilian Greenwood MP [Nttm South] at her constituency offices in Regent Street, Nottingham.  They presented her with a report on the consequences of the policy.  She heard many of their stories and explanations of the likely hardships it will lead to.  She promised to raise the …

Last week saw a huge array of anti-cuts actions beginning on Saturday 19th March with a UK Uncut action which saw Barclays Bank and a number of shops targetted. On Tuesday UCU members went on strike in defence of pensions. On Wednesday a protest was held in the Market Square against the budget. Thursday saw a second day of UCU strike action, this time around pay and conditions with a rally in …

ESOL teachers and students are campaigning to defend ESOL programmes. They are warning that Government cuts in ESOL funding will devastate language provision for people who don’t speak English as their first language.

Market Square, Nottingham.

Data shows 76% of Nottingham ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students will face new &/or much higher fees. What will happen if they cannot pay, & cannot speak English with their children, at work, or in the community?

There are now 750 people waiting for ESOL. What will happen if some classes close? 10,526 people have signed the online petition & thousands of paper petitions …

The Square Centre, Alfred Street North, off Huntingdon Street. NG3 1AA