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The National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults.

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“NATECLA plays a vital role throughout these islands in providing a space for all of us who work in the arenas of ESOL and community languages to come together and share ideas, whilst being a formidable advocate for the interests of practitioners and learners.”

— Paul Sceeny, NATECLA volunteer

Latest News

News
NATECLA: in Memory of John Sutter
NATECLA: in Memory of John Sutter

Remembering John Sutter: inspiring educator, mentor, and ESOL advocate, whose warmth, humour, and generosity touched us all.

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Monthly Update October 2025
Monthly Update October 2025

Dear members ,

Welcome to our October 2025 Update.

We have a busy and exciting autumn ahead, with new branch conferences, online forums, and sector news. You can find all the details below.

We are also thrilled to announce the dates for the NATECLA Annual Conference 2026! The event will take place on 26–27 June 2026 at Conference Aston. Save the date!

Read the whole update to find out about events, news and opportunities from the ESOL sector.

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NATECLA responds to Jenrick ‘integration’ comments
NATECLA responds to Jenrick ‘integration’ comments

Commenting on the recent comments by Conservative Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, NATECLA Co-Chairs Naeema Hann and Paul Sceeny said:

“Even at a time when mainstream politicians are increasingly co-opting the language of the far-right, it is still shocking to hear a member of the Shadow Cabinet member openly complain about not seeing “another white face” in a part of Birmingham that's known for its ethnic and cultural diversity.

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Events

Events
NATECLA ESOL Managers’ Network Forum
Nov 6
NATECLA ESOL Managers’ Network Forum

 Join us at the next network meeting for ESOL managers working in FE, adult education and community settings throughout the UK and Ireland.

NATECLA Webinar: How to Embed Work Skills into ESOL Classes
Nov 7
NATECLA Webinar: How to Embed Work Skills into ESOL Classes

This webinar will explore some of the common challenges in delivering ESOL for Work programmes and provide practical ideas for addressing them.

Natecla Cymru Online Forum - Is there a gap in ESOL provision for post-16 younger learners in Wales?
Nov 14
Natecla Cymru Online Forum - Is there a gap in ESOL provision for post-16 younger learners in Wales?

Join NATECLA Cymru for a discussion and Q&A with learners, parents, teachers and managers on the challenges young people face moving from school to college.


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