I wish to make a freedom of information request. Please provide the following information for the years 2018 to 2024 and, if possible as of June 2025:

1. The amount allocated by your local authority, whether from direct council budget or central government departments, on adult ESOL (English Speakers of Other Langauges)
Our ESOL provision is provided as part of our Adult Education service, and costs are not recorded per course subject, so we are unable to provide an amount allocated to Adult ESOL per year.

2. The number of participants on ESOL courses in your local authority area.
Academic Year / Number of ESOL Learners
18/19: 47
19/20: 52
20/21: 20
21/22: 79
22/23: 143
23/24: 90
24/25: 112