East of England ESOL Conference: Roots and routes: Building resilient communities through language and belonging
Title: East of England Conference
Date: Friday 21 November 2025
Time: 9:45 - 15:00 (registration at 9:30)
Location: Peterbourough College, Park Crescent, Peterborough PE1 4DZ, United Kingdom
Cost: Free.
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, in partnership with NATECLA East of England, invites you to our hybrid half-day ESOL Conference. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Roots & Routes: Building Resilient Communities Through Language and Belonging - This year, we’ll explore key issues affecting ESOL learners and refugees, with practical insights and inspiring stories to empower both staff and learners.
Highlights include:
Creating resilient classrooms and empowering learners
Trauma-informed ESOL approaches and best practice examples
Signposting and support from external agencies
Learner voices and video case studies
National updates on Skills England and funding
The event will also include a discussion and Q&A session with updates from the Strategic Migration Partnership, the Department for Work and Pensions, and Cambridge Regional College - College of Sanctuary, along with inspiring learner stories, concluding with a free networking lunch.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 21 November 2025
Time: 09:45 – 14:00 (Registration from 09:30)
Format: Hybrid (in-person & Zoom)
Venue: Peterborough College, Park Crescent, Peterborough PE1 4DZ
This event is free to attend, but registration is mandatory. In-person places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.