Between April and early July 2025, over 120 displaced international care workers completed SESCA’s Everyday English & Cultural Awareness Level 1 course. Designed to boost communication confidence and cultural understanding in care settings, the programme has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants.
Key Highlights from the Evaluation
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98.4% said they would recommend the course to other sponsored care workers.
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93.4% rated the course content as Excellent.
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89.3% rated the course structure as Excellent.
All attendees were care workers who have become displaced and are currently being supported by SESCA to find a new sponsor.
Impact on Cultural Understanding and Communication
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83.6% gave top marks for improved understanding of different cultures.
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81.1% felt more confident interpreting UK body language and non-verbal cues.
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69.7% reported a significant boost in understanding UK accents, expressions, and idioms.
What Participants Said
“A great and educative training session – second to none.”
“An eye-opener in helping me understand British culture… I’ve become a better carer.”
“Very enlightening. Everyone coming into the UK to work in care should do this.”
“…an excellent tutor who carried everyone along. I truly enjoyed this training.”
Ongoing Delivery and Level 2 Progression
Following the success of our Level 1 course, launched in spring 2024, we introduced a Level 2 follow-on in autumn to enable migrant care workers to further strengthen their communication skills and cultural awareness. Both courses remain a core part of SESCA’s ongoing support for displaced care workers across the South East—helping them integrate with confidence and thrive in their new roles.