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ESB Learners from Thistley Hough Academy and Oakhill Primary School at the Stoke Conference, 2017

To see some of our work at this year’s conference, please go to: https://vimeopro.com/inspiredfilm/ english-speaking-board/ video/220985938

ESB’s work with Stoke aims to give confidence to learners who need additional support, and allows the most able pupils to enhance their skillset, giving them a clear advantage as they progress into secondary school, FE college, or employment.

Said ESB’s Chief Executive, Tina Renshaw:

“Schools in Stoke-on-Trent are trailblazing the inclusion of ESB into the school curriculum and the results are already paying off. Indeed, the strength of the presentations and readings given by Stoke pupils at the

conference reinforced how much improved oracy skills can make a difference in state schools”.

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