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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

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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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NATECLA: Celebrating diversity, not hostility
NATECLA: Celebrating diversity, not hostility

NATECLA deplores the ongoing hostile climate and scapegoating of refugees, people seeking asylum and others who have made their home here.

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Events

Events
NATECLA Webinar: Be More Neurodiverse Aware- How Dyspraxia Can Affect Language Learning
Oct 16
NATECLA Webinar: Be More Neurodiverse Aware- How Dyspraxia Can Affect Language Learning

Navigating the complexities of language learning can be challenging, but for learners with Dyspraxia, these challenges are often magnified. This training session will equip you, as an ESOL tutor, with the knowledge and strategies to better support your learners with dyspraxia.

NATECLA Midlands Forum: TeachMeet on the theme of British Values
Oct 21
NATECLA Midlands Forum: TeachMeet on the theme of British Values

The NATECLA Midlands Branch invites you to our next TeachMeet Forum on the theme of British Values.  


NATECLA Ideas Swap event for Voluntary ESOL
Oct 24
NATECLA Ideas Swap event for Voluntary ESOL

Join this Ideas Swap event for everyone working whithin the voluntary ESOL sector.

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