Course Overview
This seminar explores the key resources available to support the assessment and tracking of EAL learners. You'll gain insight into practical tools, frameworks, and strategies to monitor language development and academic progress, ensuring your provision is both inclusive and effective. Ideal for leaders and practitioners looking to strengthen their approach to EAL assessment
Why Attend?
With growing numbers of EAL learners in our schools, it's essential to have systems that not only track progress but also highlight where support is most needed. In this session, Gill will help you:
- Build effective systems to assess and monitor EAL pupil progress.
- Identify underperforming cohorts and take action to close gaps. Gain the insight and tools to lead with confidence and ensure your EAL provision is both inclusive and impactful.
What will it cover?
- Exploring EAL Assessment Tools: Gill will guide you through key assessment frameworks, including NASSEA and the Bell Foundation, helping you understand their strengths and uses.
- Initial Assessment Essentials: Learn how to carry out effective initial assessments for newly arrived EAL learners.
- First Language Assessment: Discover when and how to use first language assessments to gain a fuller picture of a learner’s needs.
- Making Informed Choices: Understand how different assessments can complement each other and support accurate, meaningful tracking of EAL progress
Any supplementary info
Join the full Leadership Lecture Series on EAL and receive a discounted rate when you attend all three sessions. Build your expertise, strengthen your school’s EAL provision, and benefit from a complete, strategic approach to EAL leadership.
Who should attend?
Leadership, all Key Stages
Cost
Two free places for any schools which have the LAS ‘Developing Excellence in EAL Practice & Pedagogy’ SLA. PAYG £35 per delegate. Book all three seminars in the series for £90. All costs are subject to VAT. Failure to cancel or non-attendance will incur costs. All cancellations must be completed online at www.sil-ltd.co.uk at least 48 hours in advance.
