🔴 EXCLUSIVE from @lucascumiskey.bsky.social: cash spend on ESOL in England has fallen nearly 40% in real terms since 2009-10 despite rising demand.
It's the most complete survey of ESOL spend in England since 2016-17.
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Revealed: ESOL budget has fallen 39% in real terms since 2009 - Hyphen
Department for Education funding for English lessons has dropped by equivalent of £117m despite rising demand, exclusive data reveals