English skills
for public
sector staff

5 August 2015

As part of the new Immigration Bill, the government plans to introduce new legislation which would ensure that all those working in the public sector in a public-facing role speak fluent English.

The legislation will be introduced in September and will ensure that all public sector staff are able to speak GCSE-level English in order to receive or retain a public-facing role.

The NHS, police force and state-funded schools are just a few of the public sector organisations who will be subject to the new code of practise and responsible for ensuring that their employees are able to communicate effectively with the public.

Government legislation on the English-language abilities of foreign nationals working in the UK already exists, however it is the first time there has been a coordinated approach to enforcing fluent English language skills across the public sector.

It is hoped that it will support and promote integration and British values in the UK.

If you are looking to move to the UK form outside the EU, you will most likely need to undergo and English language test as part of your application.

Contact Smith Stone Walters today for precise and friendly advice on how best to prepare your application.

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