Published on
12th September 2025
How to support beginner learners of EAL in the primary classroom
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Date
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Categories
Vulnerable Learners
Code
EW EAL
Leader
Emily Waddilove
Provider
WBC
Phase
Primary
Location
Online in TEAMS
Cost
Free to Wokingham schools
This course focuses on classroom practice and covers:
- The varied backgrounds and needs of children who are newly arrived from abroad;
- Key messages about classroom provision for beginner learners of EAL, including ways in which the first language can support children’s learning;
- How to support beginner learners of EAL in your lessons, including discussion of classroom scenarios;
- Sources of learning materials to support beginner EAL pupils, including bilingual resources;
- An overview of the Racing to English materials to support English language intervention provision; Sources of further guidance
Who should attend
EAL coordinators; Teachers who have, or may have, beginner learners of EAL in their class
Course outcomes
- Greater confidence in supporting teaching and learning of beginner learners of EAL;
- Understanding of the needs of new arrivals and beginner learners of EAL;
- Knowledge of classroom strategies and resources for beginner learners of EAL;
- Information on accessing further guidance materials and useful resources