English as an Additional Language (EAL) - England and Wales at Bedford Elstow

Who should attend this course?

This course is suitable for all professionals working with children and families for whom English is a new or additional language.

This course is ideal for:

Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Carer’s and Childminders Social Workers and Health Care Professionals Youth/Activity workers, leaders, after school workers and volunteers, Sports coaches and teachers Church/religious leaders and volunteers.

The educational benefits & learning opportunities to be gained:

This course will explore how best to support children with English as an additional language. You will be able to reflect on your environment and how it supports children and their families. You will gain knowledge and understanding of strategies that will support language development for children and families in your care.

Key Topics:

· Roles and responsibilities
· Ensuring inclusion and inclusive practice to support EAL
· Providing an environment that supports EAL
· Activities to support EAL