EAL Framework Process for Schools provides training and resources to enable EAL leads to develop a whole-school EAL teaching programme for young learners aged 6-16.

The EAL Framework Process includes an initial consultation with a member of the Across Cultures team, access to the EAL Framework Portal, a four-day online training course and follow-up meeting. The training course covers:

• Introducing the context – factors affecting newly-arrived EAL students.
• Enhanced admissions procedures – strategies to help new arrivals transition into their school.
• EAL assessment and monitoring.
• Induction to English, gap filling and pre-teaching – how to plan and teach for effective, flexible and cross-curricular support.
• Language learning strategies – different types of language learning strategies to support learners in the classroom and in independent work.
• Planning and teaching for EAL – understanding how to differentiate and plan for effective EAL learning.
• Whole-school EAL framework – developing a whole-school action plan.

Please see the Across Cultures website for dates of the next available course.

Cost: £1650 (early bird discounts available).

About Across Cultures: Across Cultures provides teachers and parents with the skills and resources needed to successfully support their young English language learners within the demands of the curriculum.