celebrating English speaking board's 70th birthday

The English-speaking Board (ESB) has given many TCES pupils the confidence to achieve and develop their language skills. English-speaking board qualifications are accessible to all of our students at different levels across the school which is fantastic especially when we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with learning and achievements being accessible to all. This initiative will allow centres to provide their learners with speaking and listening qualifications when this may not have been previously possible. Most importantly, ESB provides opportunities for pupils which are accessible and achievable and great for pupil self-esteem. 

ESB aims to support organisations where learners face disadvantages due to socio-economic factors, special educational needs or disability, or migration status. They support them financially to access assessments, support, and training.

"All the English-speaking board assessors I have worked with over the years have been very adaptable and encouraged our pupils to do their best, so they are able to achieve, Thank you." - Anna-French Walker, Designated Safeguarding Lead, TCES East London School. 

According to the reviews, these were the following comments: 

“Brilliant presentations and videos!!! Enjoy the celebrations and the cake!!”- Anonymous

“This has been the most brilliant celebration of ESB’s 70 years. Coidy and Jo would be so proud to have seen and heard such disadvantaged youngsters doing SO well, against the odds. Many congratulations to them and to the current ESB organisation. Well done, Tina for your exemplary leadership!”- Anonymous.

"Thank you for such a wonderful Celebration! Happy 70th to ESB from TCES Group" - Staff member, TCES Central Services. 

At TCES East London school the pupils created a compilation of videos to participate in the ESB celebrations. See below to view.