UCU: Protect and extend English learning and migrant rights

Motion

Motion text: Conference notes:
1. the recent decision by the Greater Lincolnshire Combined Authority to scrap ESOL provision from 2027 in favour of narrow “literacy” programmes against the needs of refugees
2. Reform councils have attacked free City of Sanctuary library schemes
3. the current government is restricting Indefinite Leave to Remain. This will cause uncertainty for communities
4. the government is restricting applications for some visas to those who can show English proficiency to A-Level standard.
Conference resolves:
a. to campaign for the immediate restoration of adult education funding to 2010 levels and the ring-fencing of ESOL budgets against local authority 'redirection'
b. to demand that the Department for Education (DfE) removes the 'ordinarily resident for three years' rule nationally, ensuring all migrants can access subsidised learning from day one
c. to work with the migrant members' standing committee to produce a 'Know Your Rights' toolkit for members.