News and Events

• Asylum seekers and Refugees
• Progression

Arguably the best part of being a MESH Development Worker is getting out and about, visiting community organisations and seeing the brilliant work happening right on our doorstep.

• Teacher training

At a recent Bradford College Teachmeet event, I heard Vicky Palmer (Level 7 PG Dip) do a presentation on the importance of Extensive reading entirely in rhyme. She has kindly allowed me to share it here – please enjoy!

The Yorkshire and Humber Natecla Committee would like to invite NATECLA members based in the Yorkshire and Humber region to a networking brunch.

Out and About in Fartown, Huddersfield. Read about MESH's Mary Begley's visit to this volunteer-led ESOL provision.

FACES (Sheffield) are always looking to improve, and one of the ways they do this is by consulting with learners who are either on an Adult Learning programme, or are thinking about developing their learning and skills. They would therefore really like to hear your views and hope you can help by answering the attached very short survey.

A wonderful evening at the Dual ESOL Pathway Showcase and Teachmeet at Bradford College

Please join the MESH team for our spring ESOL Regional Networking event. Meet and share ideas with colleagues supporting ESOL learners: Pre-Entry ESOL. Reviewing Approaches & Sharing Ideas.

Please join us for the Migrant English Support Hub Annual General Meeting 2026, on 4th March at Leeds City College.

Today it was confirmed that the VCS tender opportunity is open (Grants up to a maximum of £75,000) for the ‘First Steps to English’ – South Yorkshire English Language Consortium; with the commissioning cycle managed by Total Training Provision. Please follow the link to express your interest. Deadline is 27th February.

An important information session about the funded tender oppportunity for VCS organisations in South Yorkshire.

Right to remain have put together s guide for communities on preparing for the implications of the Earned Settlement proposals.

A succinct and interesting briefing on the “earned settlement” policy document, which outlines the proposed changes to the settlement system ahead of the public consultation.