This year's EAL Network will be structured around four strands: Documentation, Classroom Practice, External Resources and Assessment and Data. At each of the three sessions we will focus on these four strands to highlight good practice and share both established and new ideas.
The Network is lead by three classroom practitioners who are the EAL Leads in their schools. Feedback from last year's network has been used to design the programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Whether you are new to EAL or an experienced practitioner, the EAL Network offers inspiration, collaboration and professional support to strengthen your practice. Sign up today to connect with like-minded colleagues and help ensure that every multilingual learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Session Themes:
Session 1: What is your best piece of advice for a new EAL Lead?
Session 2: Which scaffold is used most effectively in your setting?
Session 3: What is your best success this year?
Session Dates:
Session 1: Thursday 5th November 2026, 1pm - 3pm (arrival from 12.30pm), at SDSA
Session 2: Thursday 4th March 2027, 1pm - 3pm (arrival from 12.30pm), at SDSA
Session 3: Thursday 27th May 2027, 1pm - 3pm (arrival from 12.30pm), at SDSA
Cost:
Free for Leicester City maintained schools. £195 per delegate (3 sessions) for non-maintained city schools and all Leicestershire schools.