📝 About the Course — What You’ll Gain

Understanding Language for Learning in Multilingual Schools

This practical session is for KS1, KS2 primary teachers and school staff who want to strengthen their understanding of how language supports learning.

Explore the language demands placed on pupils using English as an Additional Language (EAL) and why all teachers have a role in developing the English language proficiency needed to access the curriculum.

You’ll explore common language challenges faced by EAL learners and gain practical strategies to make classroom language more accessible and support effective learning.

🎯 You Will:

• Understand the role of language in learning across the curriculum.
• Recognise language demands and potential barriers for EAL learners.
• Explore practical strategies for teaching and developing academic language.
• Build confidence in supporting pupils to understand and use language effectively.
• Improve access, participation and progress for multilingual learners.

👥 Who Is This Session For?

Teachers | Teaching Assistants | Middle Leaders | EAL Leads | School Staff with responsibility for EAL

📅 Date & Time

Wednesday 23 June 2027 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm

📍 Venue

Online via Zoom

💷 Cost

£48

🔗 Book Your Place Here👉: You will be redirected to the Exceed Teaching School Hub website to make the booking and to make payment.

For programme queries contact: tshub@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk

For payment queries contact: finance@exceedacademiestrust.co.uk