EAL: Leader Network

Join multilingualism consultant Catherine Brennan as she explores the underrated superpower which around 20% of pupils bring to the classroom in England. Over the course of three twilight CPD sessions on Wednesdays, Catherine will:

guide you through teachers’ statutory obligations and OFSTED expectations around ‘EAL’

share key research findings to empower you to welcome and teach your multilingual pupils

equip you with adaptive teaching and assessment strategies to raise pupil attainment

inspire you to recognise and champion the benefits of ‘multilingualism as an asset’.

The three session dates and titles are listed below – please see ‘About the Course’ for further details on each.

14.10.26 EYFS & EAL: Valuing & Using Multilingualism from the Start

13.01.27 Adaptive Teaching Strategies in the Multilingual Classroom: Tailoring Classroom Practice for both New to English and more Advanced EAL Learners

21.04.27 Adaptive Assessment Approaches in the Multilingual Classroom: Understanding and Tracking English Language Proficiency

"The training delivered by Catherine was excellent. The style of delivery allowing participants to interact and contribute and the sharing of ideas and resources to for further support in school were extremely well received." Fay Jackson, Haringey Education Partnership.

Catherine Brennan has worked as an Ethnic Minority Achievement advisor and EAL trainer in London, Bristol and surrounding areas for over 20 years, right across the age range from the EYFS to Key Stage 4. More recently, she has facilitated training and provided consultancy across England, with online teaching expertise developed since 2018.