Supporting English as Additional Language (EAL) Learners
Course content
This course will help you to meet the needs of a nationally identified vulnerable group, EAL learners. The Ofsted inspection teams will be observing practices and "If children (EAL learners) are not developing a good standard of spoken English or in their early writing and literacy skills in English, inspectors should consider the impact on their progress and whether this might lead to a judgement that the overall quality of the provision is inadequate." (Early Years Inspection Handbook)
This course explores how to support individual children/cohorts ensuring that they have a sufficient grasp of English and reflecting on whether EAL learner's well-being and involvement is high.
Resources and ideas include:
- Communicating effectively with EAL learners and how practitioners can model language well
- Ideas on how to engage with EAL parents
- How to assess and promote further learning with EAL learners
- How children can develop their vocabulary and understanding of English language across the areas of learning
Who is this course for?
All practitioners working with children who have English as an additional language.
Session dates and times
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 1st November 2023 | 1pm - 3.30pm | Live virtual session |
| Friday 15th March 2024*** | 1pm - 3.30pm |
Early Years Professional Development Centre, Accrington **ALSO AVAILABLE AS A LIVE STREAM** Please advise how you will be attending when booking. |
| Monday 10th June 2024 | 6.30pm - 8.30pm | Live virtual session |
Cost:
| Delivery: | PVI/Maintained Nursery Class/School | PVI SSG | Reception Classes | Childminders | Childminder members |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Face to face OR Live stream via Teams*** |
55 | 50 | 99 | 25 |
No charge (see T&C's)* |
| Live virtual | 33 | 30 | 85 | 20 | 1st November - £18 10th June - No charge (See T&C's)* |
| Instant access** | 22 | 20 | 45 | 15 | 13 |
*If you book a place and fail to attend without first advising us (within 24 hours of start), full charge will apply.
**Instant access - pre-recorded webinar available for a two week period of your choice. Please use the date you want to access the video from, when booking.
Delivered by:
Penny Watson, Early Years Foundation Stage Consultant
Book online:
Please note we do not accept bookings by email or phone
***Make sure you advise us if you will be attending face to face or joining the live stream on Teams, when you book.