Dear members ,
Welcome to our Monthly Update November 2026!
We’re happy to introduce our free webinars for individual members, offering practical ideas and support for ESOL professionals. Find out more about our upcoming sessions below and book your place!
There’s still time to book your place at the NATECLA Scotland Annual Conference taking place next weekend. We look forward to welcoming everyone in Edinburgh!
Looking ahead, save the date for the NATECLA Midlands Conference next February! More details will be shared soon.
You’ll also find other events, opportunities and news from across the ESOL sector in this month’s update.
We hope you enjoy reading and look forward to seeing you at some of our upcoming events!
If you have any queries, get in touch with us by emailing info@natecla.org.uk or calling 07443 601 298.
All the best,
Laura, Doeon and Irene
NATECLA National Centre
NATECLA News
Free webinars for individual members
At NATECLA, we’re keen to strengthen our community and help more people benefit from individual membership.
From 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, individual members will enjoy free access to all NATECLA webinars!
NATECLA Members Help Shape the Review of the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum
What should the future of the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum look like?
NATECLA members have played an important role in the Department for Education’s review of the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum.
Feedback from more than 100 practitioners highlights strong support for the current curriculum while identifying key priorities around progression pathways, access, qualifications and learner support.
Get involved with the South West NATECLA Branch
NATECLA South West branch is looking for members who would like to get more involved in organising events, sharing ideas, connecting colleagues and helping the branch grow.
Whether you can offer a little time or would like to take a more active role, we’d love to hear from you. No previous experience is needed, and you can contribute as much or as little as suits you.
Interested? Get in touch with the NATECLA team at info@natecla.org.uk or with Lorna at Lorna.Rossi@swcouncils.gov.uk for an informal chat and to find out more.
NATECLA Events
Our webinars take place approximately once a month on weekdays, with sessions offered at different times to try to accommodate everyone’s schedule.
Thank you to NOCN Group for sponsoring this term’s webinars.
Can’t make the live session? No problem! All webinars are recorded, and a recording will be shared with you, accessible for up to a month after the event.
Webinars cost £30 per person, with NATECLA members paying a reduced rate of £5. From 1 November 2026 to 30 April 2027, individual members will enjoy free access to all NATECLA webinars!
NATECLA Webinar: Low-prep - high impact ideas for a creative teaecher's tool kit
Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:15
Presenter: Gareth Davies
Join this practical session packed with low-prep, high-impact activities that require minimal resources and can be easily adapted to different levels, contexts and class sizes.
NATECLA Webinar: Feedback that listens: Shaping Learning Through Noticing
Date: Thursday 28 January 2027
Time: 19:00- 20:15
Presenter: Olena Kolesnyk
This interactive webinar invites ESOL practitioners to explore feedback as a process of listening, noticing and responding.
NATECLA Webinar: Study skills meet AI: Supporting learner autonomy, confidence, and progress
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
Presenter: Juliana Valadares Saili
Time: 16:00 - 17:15
Explore how AI can support rather than replace learning, with practical strategies for using AI to develop reading, writing and speaking skills.
NATECLA Scotland Conference 2026
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Edinburgh College, Granton Campus
Cost: £35 members / £70 non members
Join NATECLA Scotland for a day of ESOL presentations, workshops, discussions and networking.
Kindly sponsored by Pearson.
NATECLA Midlands Forum: Do we teach learners to learn? How?
Date: Thursday 17th November 2026
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Cost: FREE
Join NATECLA Midlands to share practical ideas around teaching independent learning and study skills.
Save the date! - NATECLA Midlands Conference
Date: Friday 26th February
Time: 12:00- 16:00
Location: The Brasshouse Centre
Cost: £15 members, £60 non-members.
Join NATECLA Midlands at the Brasshouse Language Centre, located within the iconic Library of Birmingham. More details about the event will be shared soon.
NATECLA ESOL Managers’ Network Forum
Date: Thursday 19th November 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:30
Cost: FREE
This autumn's ESOL Managers' Network meeting will explore the topic of Tailored Learning and flexible/innovative patterns of provision
Other Events
NATESOL Webinar: What does It mean to be a competent language teacher in the age of AI?
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
Time: 11:00 12:30
Location: Online, via Teams
Presenter: Dr Huixin Wang
Explore how language teachers can use AI critically and creatively to meet learners’ diverse needs and backgrounds.
Resources
NATECLA In-House Training: Book now for your CPD day
At NATECLA, we provide practical, affordable in-house training for ESOL departments, connecting colleges and training providers with highly experienced teacher trainers. Sessions are tailored to your department’s needs and can be delivered as 90-minute, half-day or full-day workshops.
ETF ESOL teacher resources now available on the NATECLA website
A wide range of ESOL teaching resources, originally developed in 2011 with support from the British Council, is now available on the NATECLA website.
Explore downloadable teaching materials, CPD resources, lesson plans and learner activities covering New to ESOL through to Level 2, supporting teachers, trainers and volunteers.
Migration Yorkshire News Roundup
Migration Yorkshire’s weekly Migration News Roundup brings together recent news, policy updates, research and statistics on migration-related topics. It may be a useful resource for ESOL professionals wanting to keep up to date with developments across the sector.
Resource of the Month: ESOL resources for new migrants
This freee resource bank supports new migrants as they settle into communities in Greater Manchester and across the UK. It includes 12 topics with presentations, quizzes, worksheets and practical activities, alongside guidance to help teachers use the materials effectively.
Explore the resources to help learners develop their English and access essential information for everyday life.
ESOL in the News
FE Week- Greater London launches pilot to improve access to ESOL classes
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has launched an 18-month pilot, backed by £185,000 in funding, to improve coordination and tackle long waiting lists for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes.
The programme will fund two services in west London, Camden and Islington, offering advice, assessments and guidance to help learners access English language provision. The pilot will also support collaboration between providers and explore ways to improve access across London.
Other news
Ruth Hayman Trust- Big Give Christmas Challenge
The Ruth Hayman Trust, NATECLA’s chosen charity, is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge from 1–8 December. During this period, all donations made through the Big Give will be match-funded, helping RHT reach its £30,000 target to provide at least 40 refugees and asylum seekers with education and training grants to help rebuild their lives in the UK.