We are delighted to announce that EAL HUB conferences are returning for Summer 2025

Due to the huge success of the 1 day events in early 2020  (a number of which had to be cancelled due to the pandemic), Beth will be visiting a number of locations to share amazing ideas for working with EAL Learners from new arrivals to advanced bilinguals. These events are ideal for EAL coordinators, teachers with EAL Learners in their classes, TAs supporting EAL students and SLT. They are suitable for Primary and Secondary educators (sorry this one isn’t for early years!)

The day will be a mix of information, practical activities, applying things to your own setting and learning from others. The sessions will also share the new EAL platform EAL STAR and offer delegates discounts for both  EAL STAR and EAL Hub memberships 🙂

All delegates will also receive a paper copy of the SLE Review questionnaire that forms the basis of Beth’s reviews in schools – this is an excellent tool for scrutinising your current EAL provision and can form the basis of next steps for improvement.

All sessions will run based on minimum numbers being met so please do share the events to others in your trust, network or local schools.

Where?

 

When?

 

Venue?

 

Cost?

 

EARLY BIRD RATE
(until 20th April)
Book Here

 

Birmingham6th JuneTBC£190*£175*Book Birmingham
Bury12th JuneTBC£190*£175*Book Bury
London26th JuneTBC£190*£175*Book London
 

Price includes morning and afternoon breaks and full lunch

Invoices will be sent with 30-day payment window

Minimum of 10 bookings per venue to be viable

 

Broad outline of the day:

08:45 Registration and refreshments. 
09:00-10:30
 

ARRIVAL

What is an EAL learner?
Timeframes for learning English
The importance of vocabulary including Tiers
Common barriers to learning
Getting the first few weeks right
Creating a flow chart for a gentle transition to school
School auditing and creating an inclusive environment

10:30 Coffee Break. 
10:50 – 12:30

ASSESSMENT

DfE proficiency scales
Age related expectations
Why should we assess?
How should we assess?
Informal observation – creating a bigger picture
When should we assess?
When to consider additional needs

12:30Lunch Break. 
13:15 – 15:00

ACHIEVEMENT

Scaffolding V Differentiation V Adaptive Teaching
Questioning techniques
Reading as an EAL learner
Add 2 steps!
Vocabulary policy and strategies
Cognitive overload
Using visual media
Strategies to scaffold!
Planning next steps for your setting

15:00 Finish. 

 

Some feedback from previous conference days…