The Bell Foundation

@thebellfoundation.bsky.social

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We are a charity which aims to overcome exclusion through language education by working with partners on innovation, research, training, and practical interventions.

The image is a green graphic with three numbered items under the title "ESOL: Our new calls for change." The items are: 1) Define core principles, expectations, and accountability measures for ESOL when monies are devolved. 2) Align new ESOL standards to the Common European Framework for Reference for Languages (CEFR). 3) What Works? Create a mechanism to share effective practice, research, and evidence.
Poster for Refugee Week 2026. Text reads: "Explore our range of EAL resources that reflect the courage of learners from refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds." A decorative graphic and a bell symbol are included.
A person is smiling and sitting outdoors, wearing sunglasses and a floral top. Text on the image reads: “I'm studying ESOL and I'm not crazy about it. I try not to miss any classes. Why? Because as a first step you want to be able to communicate with people, you need to learn their language. It makes it easier to have friends, to find a job, many things... many things.”
The image is an infographic titled "How can schools remove language barriers for EAL learners?" It features two sections with numbered points. 1. "Treat every EAL Learner as an individual": Emphasizes the diversity among EAL pupils and the importance of tailored teaching approaches. Mentions it includes children from various backgrounds, such as multilingual households or newly-arrived refugees. 2. "Support English language learners to achieve academic proficiency": Notes that EAL is included in national funding formulas and stresses the time required for academic proficiency in English, stating it takes at least six years, though research funding only covers three years. The design includes a green background with white text and graphical elements.
This image features a person in professional attire with a quote in the background: "This ESOL review is a rare chance...don’t waste it." Below, the name "Diana Sutton, Director, The Bell Foundation" is displayed. The bottom text reads "For FE Week."
A group of individuals is seated around a large table in a formal meeting room adorned with intricate wallpaper and wooden panels. Laptops and documents are on the table, with a few screens displaying the emblem of the UK Parliament. Two portraits hang on the wall, and a clock is visible. A yellow bag is placed on the floor near the table.
interactive map of England showing the proportion of EAL learners across the country, with the highest numbers in and around London, Birmingham, Manchester, Durham and surrounding areas