We are delighted to announce that EAL HUB conferences are back for 2026

We’re excited to share an update to our EAL training programme 📢

After listening to feedback and reviewing how we can best support our network, we’ve made the decision to move from multiple regional training days to two larger, centrally located events.

📍 Leeds – serving the North of England
📍 Leicester – serving the Midlands and Southern England

By consolidating our training into these two locations, we’re aiming to:

  • Make events easier to access, with both cities offering excellent transport links

  • Ensure the majority of attendees are within 60–90 minutes travel time

  • Reduce overall costs, allowing us to keep prices as low as possible

  • Create larger, more impactful training experiences with greater opportunities for collaboration and networking

We believe this new approach strikes the right balance between accessibility, value, and quality — and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more of you at our upcoming events.

 

Where

 

WhenVenueEarly bird rateFull priceBook here
 

LEEDS

 

 

1st June 2026

TBC (near train station) 

£140

 

£185

Book Leeds
 

LEICESTER

 

 

8th June 2026

TBC (near train station) 

£140

£185 

Book Leicester

NOTES

Courses require 10 bookings to run – please share!

Invoices will be sent once minimum numbers are achieved

Venue will be updated asap once numbers are clearer

Lunch and refreshments are provided

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
EAL in the new Ofsted Framework! *new

15:00 Finish. 

 

Some feedback from the 2025 conference days…