Empower your workforce to make a positive difference
Over 1 million adults in England and Wales struggle with English proficiency, yet qualified ESOL teachers are in short supply. This gap affects community integration, workforce development, and access to essential services. The ETF Level 3 Award in Education and Training (ESOL) enables your organisation to deliver the English language training your service users and community members need to successfully integrate into the community and the workplace. With successful completion of the course participants will receive a Level 3 award from NCFE who also accredit the course.
ESOL provision is a key part of the solution.
Duration: 24 × 2-hour sessions over 12 weeks (two sessions per week).
Price: £985
Timings: Starting 22nd April. With sessions running 10am – 12pm, Tuesdays and Fridays, with one weeks divergence (sessions TBC).
Independent study: 1–2 hours per week of self-directed learning tasks.
Delivery mode: All sessions are Live Online, incorporating group work, polls, chat functions, and breakout rooms. We do however offer Face to Face and Blended delivery for larger groups from a single organisation.
Assessment: Participants develop an online portfolio demonstrating achievement of unit outcomes.
If you’re a training organisation interested in our ESOL awards we’d love to hear from you. Please register your interest using the form below.
If you’re an individual looking to upskill, please use the ‘Book now’ button. If you require more information please register your interest.
Boosting workforce capability, better addressing the needs of service users, strengthening stakeholder trust.
Enabling staff to deliver effective ESOL training in line with national standards and local authority strategies.
Helping employers tackle skills shortages, and fostering sustainable partnerships with Local Government/Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) and other stakeholders.
Establishing safe, trauma-informed practices that cater to diverse learner needs and foster community integration.
Improving communication, reducing misdiagnoses, and fostering culturally competent healthcare.
Positioning your organisation for Adult Education Budget (AEB) changes and helping you align with new funding models.
Providing high quality CPD opportunities that help build and retain a confident, motivated and successful team.
Reflecting real-world challenges and covering a broad range of content, from safeguarding to microteaching.
Including those with little or no teaching experience.
Providing a solid grounding in essential teaching practices and methodologies.
The award has been developed for all staff, especially those with limited or no formal teaching experience, working in independent training providers (FE & Skills), health services and local government organisations and NGOs, and migrant support services.
• Online portfolio for evidence and reflective practice.
• Flipped learning using self-supported tasks and reading.
• Online polls and quizzes
• Group collaborations via breakout rooms to encourage peer engagement.
This information may change, however it will give professionals an idea of time commitment and scheduling. Please note this is subject to change and we reserve the right to do so.
Pre-course activities
Initial survey
Complete a ‘Getting to Know You’ diagnostic assessment to help trainers tailor support.
Reflective log
Link sessions together and track self-progress through weekly reflections, starting points and end point.
Introductory Zoom chat
Brief meeting to meet the course trainers, discuss any individual needs and to assess spoken English ability.
Week 1 – Introduction & ESOL teacher roles
– Setting ground rules, building a positive classroom culture.
– Understanding ESOL in a British context and professional responsibilities.
Week 2 – Supporting the learner journey
– Key legislation and professional boundaries.
– Induction, support staff, and recognising spiky profiles.
Week 3 – Safe & supportive learning environments
– Equality, diversity, and respectful behaviour.
– Safeguarding, Prevent, and trauma-informed practice.
Week 4 – Differentiated & inclusive classrooms
– Embedding British values; supporting neurodivergent learners.
– External referrals and specialist support options.
Week 5 – Teaching, learning & assessment (TLA) basics
– Core TLA methods for ESOL.
– Resource selection for individual learner needs.
Week 6 – Embedding & contextualising
– Using authentic materials and motivating learners.
– Integrating English, maths, ICT, and broader skills.
Week 7 – Assessment types & methods
– ESOL qualifications and RARPA assessment.
– Adapting assessment strategies to diverse needs.
Week 8 – Facilitating learner autonomy
– Constructive feedback techniques.
– Peer and self-assessment for empowered learning.
Week 9 – Session planning
– Designing aims, objectives, and effective scaffolding.
– Creating impactful Schemes of Work (SOW).
Week 10 – Case studies & microteaching introduction
– Applying course content to real-life learner profiles.
– Planning for a microteaching session.
Week 11 – Microteaching delivery (Part 1)
– Practical microteach with peer observations and feedback.
Week 12 – Microteaching delivery (Part 2) & wrap-up
– Completing final microteaching.
– Reflection, personal development planning, and next steps.
Literacy at Level 2 (or equivalent): For example, GCSE English at Grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
Diagnostic Assessment completed prior to enrolment.
If you’re interested in this validation for yourself or your team, we’d love to discuss how this specialist status can meet your specific needs. If you require more information, contact us using the form below, or confirm your place now by clicking the button below.
For any queries, contact enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk.