Our team of consultants offers Continuing Professional Development courses focused on inclusive Quality First Teaching, supporting EAL learners with varying levels of English Language proficiency across the curriculum.
Catherine Brennan delivered an excellent lecture to our trainee teachers about EAL. She is not only very knowledgeable about teaching and supporting children with English as an additional language but has an engaging and informative style. She leads sessions with tremendous warmth and passion for her area of expertise and we will be definitely be asking her to return in future years.
Ben Wiggins – Senior Lecturer in Primary and Early Years Education, UWE Bristol (Feb 2022)
Our upcoming Better Bilingual Courses & Events
Better Bilingual ‘EAL Champions’ CPD Programme (Spring 2025)
Do you need to build whole school capacity for English as an Additional Language (EAL) / multilingualism in your primary or secondary school?
This online, interactive and impactful course has a flexible approach to participation. Spread over 3 months, you can complete tasks at your own pace and convenience; online course opens at 09:30 on Mon 6th Jan 2025. Head over to our Eventbrite page to find out more and secure your place:
Better Bilingual ‘EAL Champions’ CPD Programme (Spring 2025)
Better Bilingual ‘New to English’ Induction Programme (Spring 2025)
Are you looking for a 6-8 week intervention programme to be taught by your existing Teaching Assistants (TAs) or EAL Teacher/Lead to develop New to English pupils’ survival English so they feel welcome and can access classroom activities as soon as possible?
This online training programme will comprise 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each:
Session 1/2: Thurs 16th January 2025, 9.30 – 11.00am
Session 2/2: Thurs 6th February 2025, 9.30 – 11.00am
Head over to our Eventbrite page to find out more and secure your place:
Better Bilingual CPD: ‘New to English’ Induction Programme (Spring 2025)
New CPD Leadership Event for EAL Leads in Schools & Trusts
Why do previous participants recommend this course?
“Dedicated, directed time to reflect on EAL/EDI in my setting was invaluable. Because of the practical tools and signposting to resources I have received. I think the course covers so many different areas that any school would benefit from, even if it’s just a refresher or reminder and the opportunity to share or talk to other schools.”
Are you new to the role of EAL Lead in your school or trust? Do you need to ensure you are fully equipped for this leadership role? Are you keen to learn from other EAL leads as well as Better Bilingual? Then this is the course for you…
Course Title: EAL Champions CPD Programme
Purpose: To build capacity for EAL and EDI in primary and secondary schools; aspiring middle/senior leads welcome
Intended Audience: Middle/senior leads for EAL/inclusion in primary and secondary schools
Recommendation: Two staff members from each school attend three sessions each to promote collaboration
Further details here
For information about EAL funding for schools and further Better Bilingual training opportunities, please click here
Better Bilingual Offer – September 2024-July 2025
