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Digital Skills for ESOL Learners
We teach specialised digital skills programmes for ESOL learners at Entry Levels and Level 1/2. Courses address the key digital skills needed for daily life including using the internet, communicating via email or social media, creating documents using MS office, online shopping, and online safety. Content is designed to be accessible to ESOL learners - our teachers are qualified ESOL tutors with additional IT specialisms.
Courses are delivered face to face or online, however at the end of the programme, learners are required to attend a face-to-face exam at one of ELATT's neighbourhood learning centres.
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Course Progression and Levels
16 Weeks
Duration
2 Days
Days per week
+1 Day
Self Study + Volunteering
9.30am - 3.00pm
Daytime study
In Person + Online
Environment
Content
- Functional IT Skills to use the internet, send emails, create documents and do online shopping
- Get comfortable using a smartphone or computer
- Introduction to MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Learn about online safety and digital wellbeing
- Embedded ESOL language training
- English language to make appointments, go shopping, use public transport in London
- Communicate with your child’s school
- Start creating a CV for work
- English to help you make friends and be part of your London community
- You will also participate in community activities
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Complete an Initial Assessment in ESOL with ELATT
Qualifications:
- Internal accreditation (RARPA) at Entry 1 - Entry 3
- Entry Level 3 Award in Essential Digital Skills for Work and Life (Entry 3) by Ascentis
Progression:
- Level 1 Essential Digital Skills Qualification
16 Weeks
Duration
2 Days
Days per week
+1 Day
Self Study + Volunteering
9.30am - 3.00pm
Daytime study
In Person + Online
Environment
Content
EDSQ is mapped to the government's five key digital skills areas:
- Using devices and handling information - including smartphones and laptops
- Creating and editing - develop skills with the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Communicating - using email and social media platforms
- Transacting - online shopping, banking and other financial tools
- Being safe and responsible online - online safety and digital wellbeing
Embedded ESOL language training throughout the course.
Requirements, Qualifications and Progression
Entry Requirements:
- Complete an Initial Assessment in ESOL with ELATT
Qualifications:
- EDSQ at Level 1 awarded by Ascentis
- Internal accreditation (RARPA) at Level 2
The exam will be conducted in person at one of ELATT's neighbourhood centres.
Progression:
- Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL or Functional Skills
- Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Course
- Level 2 IT courses
30 - 32 Weeks
Duration
Half a Day
Days per week
At least 1 Day
Volunteering/Working in School
Half a Day
Daytime study
Online
Environment
Content
Mandatory Unit:
- Child and young person development
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Communication and professional relationships with children, young people and adults
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in work with children and young people
Schools as organisations - Working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Supporting positive behaviour
- Supporting learning
- Children’s health and safety
This Certificate has 30 credits. To gain this qualification, you need to be volunteering or working in a school at least once a week. You will be observed in your job or placement as part of this course.
Requirements and Qualifications
Entry Requirements:
- Level 2 Award Support Work in Schools
- Have a volunteer placement or job in a school
- Sufficient English to access the course (minimum good Level 2, including writing plus a commitment to working towards L2 English)
- An interest in learning and education
Qualifications:
- Level 2 Pearson Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Progression:
- This Certificate can help you find work in mainstream and special schools. Initially you are likely to be offered short term contracts or agency work
- Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
18 - 24 Months
Duration
1 Class Day
Day per week
At least 1 Day
Volunteering/Working in School
1 Day
Self study
Online
Environment
Content
Mandatory Unit:
- Working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Supporting children’s behaviour, emotional and social wellbeing
- Supporting children’s personal development
- Supporting children’s health and safety
- Promoting positive behaviour
- Safeguarding
- Understanding child development
This Diploma has 44 credits. To gain this qualification, you need to be working in a school for a minimum of one day a week. You will be observed in your job or placement as part of this course.
Requirements and Qualifications
Entry Requirements:
- Level 2 in English (Functional Skills, GCSE or ESOL)
- Ability to research and write independently
- Have a volunteer placement or job in a school
- A commitment to working in learning and education
- Students generally join our Level 2 Award first. This qualification can then be upgraded when you join the L3 Diploma course.
Qualifications:
- Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Progression:
- This Diploma, with a SEND focus, will help you find work in mainstream and special schools.
Which units will I study for my course?
All our courses have one or more mandatory units and a choice of additional units.
Course content is tailored for you (and your employer) and the list of units outlined here are a guide only. Units covered will also depend on your prior learning and credit requirement. If there is something specific that you are interested in learning, please discuss this with your tutor during induction.
What if I don't have the entry requirements for a course?
There are other courses available to help you build up the skills and qualifications you need to be eligible for our courses. Please get in touch to discuss this further!
Which level can I study?
During your appointment assessment, we will help you work out which course will be the most suitable for you based on your results, previous experiences and interests.
Will my course cost?
Course tuition fees
As a charity, ELATT works tirelessly to access a range of funding and donations to keep our courses free.
In 2021-2022 we had 900 students in total, and none had to pay fees. That means 100% got a free course!
If you are over 19, not all our Level 3 qualifications are fully funded, so you might have to take out a student loan to do a Level 3 course. If that's the case for your Level 3 course, we'll let you know as soon as you apply.
We also can't train you if you are on a Student Visa, Visitor's Visa or Temporary Stay, or are an Overseas Student.
Each year we support hundreds of different people from all walks of life, of all backgrounds, ages, circumstances and skills levels. There's a really good chance that you can get a free course at ELATT, so apply now!
Studying Hours
These are all the study days and times. Your course will take place on some of these times. You'll find out more information after you apply.
Mornings
Monday9.30 - 16.30
Tuesday9.30 - 16.30
Wednesday9.30 - 16.30
Thursday9.30 - 16.30
Friday9.30 - 16.30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Evenings
MondayClosed
Tuesday18.00 - 21.00
WednesdayClosed
Thursday18.00 - 21.00
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
You are more than welcome to give us a call at 0800-0420-184 or email hello@elatt.org.uk to ask questions and find out more. We are available from 9am-5pm on weekdays.
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