EAL training

Introduction

Please click on the links above for a brief introduction to each course and a link to more details and booking information.

Developing EAL provision in Primary schools

For the senior leadership team (SLT), English as an Additional Language (EAL) coordinators and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) with responsibility for Primary EAL to gain expertise, confidence and the resources to develop excellent provision for English as an Additional Language pupils in their school.

Length: 3 sessions per term
Venue: TEAMS
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking are available on the S4S website.

Developing EAL provision in Secondary schools

For the senior leadership team (SLT), English as an Additional Language (EAL) coordinators, teachers, SENCOs, Inclusion Leads and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) with responsibility for EAL to gain expertise, confidence and the resources to develop best practice, evidence-based provision for English as an Additional Language pupils in their school.

Length: 3 sessions per term
Venue: TEAMS
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking are available on the S4S website.

Distinguishing the difference between EAL and SEN

This face-to-face course will support delegates to ensure best practice for English as an Additional Language (EAL) pupils and their families in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN), and will include how to distinguish between EAL and SEN difficulties and explore a range of assessment materials.

Date: 2 February 2024
Length: Full day
Venue:Norwich TBC
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking are available on the S4S website .

EAL Advisory Service Offer to Schools

Services include consultation, training, and assessment. See the Primary school offer (PDF, 530 KB) and the Secondary school offer (PDF, 524 KB) for more complete descriptions, prices and durations. Contact Tanya Ingram at tanya.ingram@norfolk.gov.uk for more information.

EAL Early Years Network

Three twilight sessions for Early Years practitioners working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) children and families, which will provide a useful forum to gain updates on EAL pedagogy, policy, opportunities, resources etc. and share expertise and experience.

Length: 1 session per term
Venue: TEAMS
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking as courses become available can be found in the Early Learning and Childcare section of this website.

Early Years Training

There is also other Early Years training information available in the Early Learning and Childcare section of this website.

EAL Primary Network

Three twilight sessions for primary teachers, the senior leadership team (SLT) and teaching assistants (TAs) working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) pupils, which will provide a useful forum to gain updates on EAL pedagogy, policy, funding, opportunities, resources and share expertise and experience in the field of EAL.

Length: 1 session per term
Venue: TEAMS
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking are available on the S4S website.

Introduction to EAL for Primary Teaching Assistants

This training is designed for teaching assistants (TAs) working throughout the primary phase (including YR) and will focus on developing a toolkit of practical classroom-based strategies which support the achievement of pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Length: 2 sessions (2-hour afternoon session plus 1 full-day session)
Venue: Online (2-hr), and a Norwich venue - TBC (full day)
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking 8 and 15 March 2024 course are available on the S4S website.

EAL Secondary Network

Three twilight sessions for secondary teachers, senior leadership team (SLT) and teaching assistants (TAs) working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) pupils, which will provide a useful forum to gain updates on EAL pedagogy, policy, opportunities, resources etc. and share expertise and experience in the field of EAL.

Length: 1 session a term
Venue: TEAMS
Cost: Fully funded

More information and details for booking are available on the S4S website.

Supporting EAL learners in the Primary mainstream classroom - eLearning

This four-module self-led eLearning course will introduce professionals to basic EAL pedagogy and a range of practical strategies to support EAL pupils in the mainstream primary classroom.

More information and details for booking are available on the S4S website.