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2 Introduction
The Background to the Analysis
2.1 The consultation on the draft 'Adult ESOL Strategy for Scotland' was held between 25 July and 31 October 2005. The consultation paper consisted of the draft Strategy combined with a Ministerial foreword, Stakeholder Platforms and a set of eleven consultation questions. It was published both in hard copy and on the Scottish Executive web-site 1.
2.2 A wide range of organisations and people from across the relevant sectors were invited to reply to the consultation. A list of those invited to respond is provided at Annex A.
2.3 In addition to inviting written responses, a series of consultation events was held in Dundee, Inverness, Glasgow and Edinburgh. A summary of the workshop discussions at these events is provided at Annex C.
The Sample of Responses
2.4 A total of 55 responses were received to the consultation. The respondents included colleges, Community Learning and Development Partnerships, Community Planning Partnerships, Adult Literacy and Numeracy Partnerships, local authorities, universities, local organisations and individuals. There were also collective responses from bodies such as the Association of Scottish Colleges ( ASC), Learning Link Scotland, and the STUC. A list of those that responded to the consultation is provided at Annex B.
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2.5 The responses from individuals were from practitioners rather than students. However, some students did attend the workshops. (See Annex C).
2.6 All of the non-confidential responses are available to the public from the Scottish Executive Library 2. (Note: There was only one confidential response).
Next Steps
2.7 The information contained in this analysis will form the basis of a revised Adult ESOL Strategy for Scotland, to be published later this year. In revising the Strategy, the Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning Department will be guided by the advice of the ESOL National Strategy Group, who oversaw the drafting of the original document. (See consultation paper for members of this group).
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