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Housing booklets

Download our Housing booklet Entry level 1 here

Download our Housing booklet Entry level 2 here

 

Lesson plans

These lesson plans and accompanying resources are designed for students at ESOL Entry Level 1 and ESOL Entry level 2. They have been designed so the lessons can be delivered either one to one, in a class, face to face or online. All documents are in Word so you can adapt them to meet the needs of your learner.

 

The lessons cover the following topics:

1. The UK housing system

• How to navigate the UK housing system
• Navigating a council website
• Looking for a room
• Understanding the differences between accommodation types

Downloads:

Entry 1 Housing system lesson plan

Entry 1 Housing system student sheet

Entry 2 Housing system lesson plan

Entry 2 Housing system student sheet

 

2. Homelessness

• Knowing what to do if you are homeless
• Understanding and reading an eviction notice
• Making a referral to StreetLink
• Understanding the importance of providing details about personal appearance and location
• Finding local day centres and accessing showers and food
• Using What3Words to share your location

Downloads:

Entry 1 Homelessness lesson plan

Entry 1 Homelessness student sheet

Entry 2 Homelessness lesson plan

Entry 2 Homelessness student sheet

 

3. Documentation

• Understanding the papers and documents you need in the UK
• Understanding the types of forms you may need to complete
• Knowing your National Insurance number
• Applying for Universal Credit
• Applying for council tax reduction
• Applying for an Emergency Support Fund

Downloads:

Entry 1 Documentation lesson plan

Entry 1 Documentation student sheet

Entry 2 Documentation lesson plan

Entry 2 Documentation student sheet

 

4. UK services

• Identifying key services and support available across the UK

Downloads:

Entry 1 UK services lesson plan

Entry 1 UK services student sheet

Entry 2 UK services lesson plan

Entry 2 UK services student sheet

 

Tutor Training Sessions

Watch our training sessions for tutors here. Each session runs for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Housing booklet training session – Entry level 1

Housing booklet training session – Entry level 2

 

Important information

These resources were produced in 2025 for educational purposes. They are designed to support ESOL learners and tutors in understanding housing, homelessness, documentation and UK services.

These resources are not legal documents and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice. Information about housing, benefits, services and legal rights can change, so please check the most up-to-date information with the relevant local authority, government department or advice organisation. If you are unsure about your rights or circumstances, we recommend seeking advice from a qualified adviser or appropriate support service.