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Resources Hub

The Resource Hub is a collection of website links, documents, videos and audios for ESOL teachers. Whilst many are specifically ESOL resources, we’ve also included those that may be useful in a general ESOL context. We are currently building this comprehensive resource and will be adding regional and local materials. Do you have a resource to share? We encourage you to contact us if you want us to consider your resource for inclusion in the Resource Hub. We also welcome general suggestions for improvement. We hope you find this page useful and discover something new to enhance your teaching, fully unlocking the potential of your ESOL provision.
As well as collecting and presenting resources created by many providers and other agencies, MESH has an ever-expanding pool of resources created by our own qualified teaching team, covering a variety of useful topics such as using Council services, accessing the NHS, and volunteering. Our resources include presentation slides, film, audio, activities and associated teacher notes. Follow the link here to visit the MESH resource collection.
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    St John's Ambulance First Aid Lesson Plans and Resources
    Free first aid teaching resources aimed at schools, but can be adapted for adult ESOL learners. There is also a useful video that can be used in lessons here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aft2RqR-Fh0
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    Start having courageous conversations about refugee rights
    Speak up for Sanctuary is a programme designed by City of Sanctuary UK to support people who may have little or no previous campaigning experience to recognise their power in making change, to speak up for refugee rights and to supercharge efforts to build welcoming and compassionate communities.
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    Stepping Stones
    A set of resources for mums who are new to English. Can be used in classes, children’s centres, libraries etc. There is support for tutors through a video. These materials are free to download or hard copies can be purchased. An account needs to be made.
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    Stop Hate UK
    Visual, printable leaflet to support the understanding and reporting of hate crime. Available in languages other than English too.
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    Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Afghan Refugees
    Resources, tools and guidance for professionals or volunteers
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    Survivors of Human Trafficking Scotland
    ESOL resources to support teachers on the topic of human trafficking.
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    Sustainability in Teaching and Learning
    Resources to help you embed Sustainable Development into the FE curriculum in one place on Padlet.
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    Sustainable Resources for ESOL
    This page hosts education for sustainable development (ESD) resources for educators, teachers and practitioners who teach English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). These resources were commissioned by the ETF, delivered by HOLEX and developed and tested by Manchester Adult Education Service, Idea Store at Tower Hamlets Council and Westminster Adult Education Service.
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    Teach English the Yorkshire Way
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    Teach English the Yorkshire Way - Cooking and Food Resources
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