Central Online and Face to Face CPD 2025 to 2026
CPD webinars and face to face sessions delivered by the EMAS advisory teaching team
Please note that most courses cost £45 per delegate to attend, there is 1 all-day conference that costs £95 per delegate, there are some courses that are free for all Coventry schools to attend and some that are free to only Coventry maintained primary schools - please refer to each CPD session below for cost. For those Coventry schools who have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with EMAS that is in credit, the cost of attending can be deducted from your SLA.
For schools and educational professionals from outside of Coventry that wish to attend any of the below CPD sessions the cost will be £45 per delegate. Before booking your place, please complete the document New EMAS customer set-up form [https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/service/EMAS_new_customer_set_up]. We will be unable to guarantee a place without the completed form and any links to join sessions will not be sent out unless the completed form has been received.
If you wish to attend any of the below CPD sessions, please contact our admin team on admin.emas@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:admin.emas@coventry.gov.uk] or the EMAS teacher team emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk] who will include you on the attendee list. Microsoft Teams links, where appropriate, will be sent out on the day of the CPD session.
EMAS Training Programme 2025 to 2026
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Bell Foundation: Leading a whole school strategy for EAL (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/3] Cost £45 per delegate |
Senior Leaders, EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 11 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Including Newly Arrived Pupils: Planning and Support in the Classroom Newly Arrived pupils need time to settle at school, acquire basic English and learn how to fit in. This course will enable practitioners to build a whole school approach to welcoming new arrivals and gain an understanding of potential barriers to learning. We will explore how to plan for an inclusive environment and ensure key staff are confident and equipped with strategies to engage new arrivals from the outset. Cost £45 per delegate or fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
EAL Leads, Classroom Teachers, TAs | Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 18 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Developing an induction programme for Newly Arrived EAL learners (Primary & Secondary) Newly arrived pupils may benefit from a time-limited induction programme when they start school. Support may be more effective if a structured programme is in place. This may cover key vocabulary and language structures to support survival language, language of the playground/canteen, language of maths/science as well as basic literacy skills. A good induction programme will help pupils settle and orientate in their new environments. This is an opportunity to share and hear best practice from colleagues to enable you to develop your own bespoke induction programmes. Cost £45 per delegate or fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
EAL Leads |
One Friargate Room 1.5. Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Tuesday 23 1:30pm to 3pm |
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Careers Information Session for resettlement pupils This session is designed for Y11 students who are currently applying to sixth form or college and want to explore their Post 16 options further. It provides a valuable opportunity for students to discuss their future plans and speak directly with a range of Post 16 education providers. Attendees will receive up-to-date information to help them make confident, well-informed decisions about their next steps. Free for Coventry Y11 resettlement pupils, their parents, their school Careers Leads and EAL Co-ordinators |
Careers Leads, EAL Cos, |
Barr's Hill School |
Tuesday 7 6pm to 7pm |
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EAL Co-ordinators: Best Practice (Primary & Secondary) This session will equip you to co-ordinate EAL work in your school with a whole-school approach. It focuses on analysing your data, creating successful whole-school induction systems for new EAL pupils as well as assessment, target setting and tracking progress to raise the achievement of EAL pupils linked to school improvement. You will have the chance to hear from experienced colleagues on how to plan, prioritise and develop expertise in meeting the language and learning needs of bilingual pupils in your schools. Cost £45 per delegate |
EAL Leads, Inclusion Leads |
One Friargate Room 8.1 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Thursday 16 1:30pm to 3pm |
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Schools of Sanctuary: Network Meeting 1 A School of Sanctuary educates the whole school community about the experiences and realities of people who have been forced to flee to foster empathy and understanding. Join this session to share with colleagues your school’s journey to becoming a School of Sanctuary and how it is fostering a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary. Free for all |
EAL Cos, Senior Leaders | Earlsdon Primary School |
Thursday 16 4pm to 5pm |
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Autumn half term |
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The Bell Foundation: Embedding EAL Assessment for Secondary Colleagues Cost £45 per delegate |
Secondary Senior Leaders, Secondary EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 4 3:30pm to 5pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Embedding EAL Assessment for Primary Colleagues Cost £45 per delegate |
Primary Senior Leaders, Primary EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 5 3:30pm to 5pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Teaching Assistants: Working with learners using EAL (Primary) Cost £45 per delegate |
TAs and Classroom Support Staff in Primary settings | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 11 1pm to 3pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Teaching Assistants: Working with learners using EAL (Secondary) Cost £45 per delegate |
TAs and Classroom Support Staff in Secondary settings | Microsoft Teams | Wednesday 12 November 1pm to 3pm |
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Autumn Term EAL Co-ordinators Network Meeting - Primary (Read further information) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/2] Free for Coventry EAL Co-ordinators to attend |
Primary EAL Cos | TBC |
Wednesday 26 4pm to 5.30pm |
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Autumn Term EAL Co-ordinators Network Meeting - Secondary (Read further information) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/2] Free for Coventry EAL Co-ordinators to attend |
Secondary EAL Cos | The Westwood Academy |
Thursday 27 4pm to 5.30pm |
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Effective communication with new communities for admin and reception (front of house) staff It is important that our EAL families feel welcomed and included in the school community. This course will cover some concrete and practical ways in which staff can support parents in the initial days. Collecting appropriate data, providing comprehensible information about the school, conducting initial meetings and highlighting the importance of home language will be just some of the areas covered in this session. Cost £45 per delegate |
Business Managers, Reception staff | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 2 10.30am to 12pm |
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Working with multilingual learners in EYFS Effective practice can ensure that bilingual and multilingual learners in our Early Years Settings progress well in all areas of learning. This session will cover areas such as building positive relationships with parents of EAL learners, the importance of home language, creating a multicultural and welcoming classroom environment, planning for development of language and tracking progress of English proficiency. Cost £45 per delegate or fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
Early Years Leads and Practitioners | Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 3 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Post 16 choices for Year 11 pupils This session is for Y11 students who are in the process of applying for a place in college, sixth form or apprenticeship. The session offers information on different colleges, apprenticeships and sixth forms and provides support with the application process. It offers advice on how to write an application form or how to answer more complex questions as part of the process. It is a great chance to ask questions and feel more confident about next steps. Free for Coventry Y11 resettlement pupils and their parents |
Year 11 pupils on resettlement schemes and their parents |
One Friargate Room 1.2 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Tuesday 9 4pm to 5.30pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Introduction to Assessment for Primary Practitioners (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/3] Cost £45 per delegate |
Primary EAL Leads, Primary Classroom Teachers, Primary TAs |
Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 7 1.30pm to 3pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Introduction to Assessment for Secondary Practitioners (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/3] Cost £45 per delegate |
Secondary EAL Leads, Secondary Classroom Teachers, Secondary TAs |
Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 8 1.30pm to 3pm |
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Boosting reading @ Primary and Secondary BRP/S is nationally recognised as a literacy intervention to improve standards in reading. It supports the language and reading development of our multilingual learners and is effective for those at early and developing stages of English Proficiency. Bex Shore, a BRP trainer and ECAR adviser, will lead this whole day session and will train attendees to deliver the programme. Links will be made between BRP and other reading contexts e.g. Guided Reading. A training file worth £30 and lunch is included in the cost. There will also be a book supplier and follow-up support available. Cost £95 per delegate |
Literacy Leads, EAL Cos, SENCos |
One Friargate Room M1.5 |
Friday 9 January 8:45am to 4pm |
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The Importance of supporting home language qualifications at GCSE Join our information session to share your experience of entering newly arrived and more advanced EAL learners for their community language GCSE qualifications. This is a recognised way of celebrating bilingualism and extending career pathways, particularly for late arrivals in KS4. Colleagues will be talking through the process of selecting, preparing, and entering learners who use EAL for their community language GCSEs and the benefits and challenges that may arise. We hope that you can come along to join in discussions. Together with The Languages Hub - Sidney Stringer Secondary Academy Free for all to attend |
Exam Officers |
Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 14 January 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Working with Parents of Multilingual learners Parental involvement is effective in supporting children’s learning overall. During this session we will help colleagues review existing practice around engaging parents of multilingual learners by considering some of the barriers they may face and how these may be overcome. You will have the opportunity to share your good practice, explore new strategies for parental involvement and hear first-hand from some of the parents of the resettlement pupils that we support. Cost £45 per delegate |
EAL Leads, SEND Leads, Classroom Practitioners |
One Friargate Room 1.2 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Thursday 15 4pm to 6pm |
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Supporting Multilingual learners in Maths at Primary In this session, we shall explore ways to make the maths lesson accessible for EAL learners at all levels of English proficiency. We will look at a range of strategies such as models and images, reasoning, and problem-solving skills and planning for language and promoting talk to develop fluency. We will also consider the use of first language for concept development and differences in the way maths operates/is taught around the world. Cost £45 per delegate |
Primary Maths Leads, Primary EAL Leads, Primary Classroom Teachers |
Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 22 January 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Supporting Multilingual learners using AI in the classroom We will be exploring the use of AI with multilingual learners both in the classroom and as a tool for communication with new arrivals and their families. Beki Auld, EAL Co-ordinator and Year 4 Class Teacher at Southfields Primary School and Lewis Smith, EAL Co-ordinator and English Teacher at Barr’s Hill Secondary School, will be sharing the strategies and resources that they use in the classroom and beyond. Cost £45 per delegate |
Classroom Practitioners, |
Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 27 January 3:30pm to 5pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL for Primary colleagues Cost £45 per delegate |
Primary Classroom Practitioners, |
One Friargate Room 1.5 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Thursday 5 February 1:30pm to 3pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL for Secondary colleagues Cost £45 per delegate |
Secondary Classroom Practitioners, |
One Friargate Room 1.2 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Thursday 5 1:30pm to 3.30pm |
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Spring half term |
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The Bell Foundation: Comprehensible English for New Arrivals using EAL Primary Cost £45 per delegate |
Primary Classroom Practitioners, Primary EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 24 |
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The Bell Foundation: Comprehensible English for New Arrivals using EAL Secondary Cost £45 per delegate |
Secondary Classroom Practitioners, Secondary EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 25 February 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Schools of Sanctuary: Network Meeting 2 A School of Sanctuary educates the whole school community about the experiences and realities of people who have been forced to flee to foster empathy and understanding. Join this session to share with colleagues your school’s journey to becoming a School of Sanctuary and how it is fostering a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary. Free for all to attend |
EAL Cos, Senior Leaders | TBC |
Tuesday 3 March Time TBC |
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Refugee Week: Planning and Inspiration Refugee week takes place every year across the world in the week around World Refugee Day on the 20 June. This year, Refugee Week is 15 - 21 June 2025. In the UK, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK and encourages a better understanding between communities. During this session, you will have the opportunity to learn more about what Refugee Week entails, receive Refugee Week teaching and learning materials and listen to colleagues across the city talk about their past celebrations and future plans. This should inform you in planning your own Refugee Week celebration in your school or setting to raise awareness of the journeys made and experiences encountered by refugees and asylum seekers. Free for all to attend |
All Staff | Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 5 March 3:30pm to 5pm |
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English as an Additional Language and Special Educational Needs When a child learning English as an Additional Language makes slow progress in school, it can be difficult to establish whether the delay is caused because they are not confident using the language of the school or because they have additional learning needs independent of the language barrier. Similarly, language differences may mask the potential and ability of gifted or more able learners. Join us to discover more about the process of distinguishing whether an EAL learner may have additional language or learning needs. Cost £45 per delegate |
Classroom Teachers, SEND Leads, EAL Cos | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 10 March 3:30pm to 5pm |
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Spring Term EAL Co-ordinators Network Meeting - Primary Free for Coventry EAL Co-ordinators to attend |
Primary EAL Cos | TBC |
Tuesday 17 March Time TBC |
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Spring Term EAL Co-ordinators Network Meeting - Secondary Free for Coventry EAL Co-ordinators to attend |
Secondary EAL Cos | TBC |
Wednesday 18 |
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Early Career Teachers: Strategies and resources to support newly arrived and more advanced multilingual learners in the classroom part 1 In this first of two sessions, we will look at the background of Coventry’s EAL learners and the differences between newly arrived and more advanced EAL learners. We will examine how the teacher standards apply to EAL learners on behaviour management and creating a positive learning environment amongst others and explore practical strategies and resources to help EAL learners access the curriculum. Cost £45 per delegate |
Early Career Teachers, ECT Leads |
One Friargate Room 1.2 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Wednesday 6 May 1:30pm to 3pm |
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Summer half term |
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Early Career Teachers: Strategies and resources to support newly arrived and more advanced multilingual learners in the classroom part 2 In this second session we will continue to explore the Teachers’ Standards and how these apply for EAL learners in relation to planning for English language development, assessment and tracking progress of EAL learners and then using scaffolds in the classroom to support speaking and writing development. Cost £45 per delegate |
Early Career Teachers, ECT Leads |
One Friargate Room 1.5 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Wednesday 10 June 1:30pm to 3pm |
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Healing Classrooms Using guidance and materials from the International Rescue Committee this half-day session aims to give an introduction to trauma-informed teaching and inform school staff in how to help resettle children who are refugees in the UK. The session is split into 3 workshops: Preparing a Safe Place to Land, Building a Community for Learning and Fostering Academic Success. Discover tools and strategies to help refugees heal and learn. Cost £45 per delegate or fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
EAL Leads, SLT, Inclusion Leads, Classroom Teachers |
One Friargate Room 1.2 Parking Info [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-democracy/park-visiting-friargate]. |
Wednesday 17 June 9am to 12.30pm |
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Schools of Sanctuary: Network Meeting 3 A School of Sanctuary educates the whole school community about the experiences and realities of people who have been forced to flee to foster empathy and understanding. Join this session to share with colleagues your school’s journey to becoming a School of Sanctuary and how it is fostering a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary. Free for all to attend |
EAL Cos, Senior Leaders |
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Tuesday 23 Time TBC |
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Summer Term EAL Co-ordinators Network Meeting - Primary & Secondary Free for Coventry EAL Co-ordinators to attend |
EAL Cos | Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 2 |
EMAS - general enquiries
Address: Coventry City CouncilPO Box 7097
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EAL Co-ordinatorsâ Network Meetings 2025 to 2026
If you are an EAL Co-ordinator working in one of Coventry’s primary or secondary schools, please join us at these regular, termly meetings.
Each term, you will receive updates on the latest information and research around EAL practice, both locally and nationally. There will be opportunities to hear about new resources.
Colleagues are also invited to share ideas and examples of good practice from their schools in short, informal presentation slots. If you would like to do this on behalf of your school, please email admin.emas@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:admin.emas@coventry.gov.uk] or emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk] in advance and we’ll book you in.
Finally, you can meet and network with colleagues across the city who may be facing similar challenges, and whose experiences and solutions to these challenges could help to develop your school practice.
Come and join us for a virtual coffee/tea and a catch-up on everything EAL free of charge!
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Autumn Term EAL Co-ordinators Primary |
Parkgate Primary School |
Wednesday 26 November 16:00 - 17:30 |
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Autumn Term EAL Co-ordinators Secondary |
The Westwood Academy |
Thursday 27 November 16:00 - 17:30 |
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Spring Term EAL Co-ordinators Primary |
TBC |
Tuesday 17 March 16:00 - 17:30 |
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Spring Term EAL Co-ordinators Secondary |
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Wednesday 18 March 16:00 - 17:30 |
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Summer Term EAL Co-ordinators Primary and Secondary |
Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 2 July 15:30 - 17:00 |
Coventry EMAS delivering The Bell Foundation CPD 2025 to 2026
Coventry EMAS are Individual Licensed Practitioners for The Bell Foundation and are therefore authorised to deliver its Language for Results training courses. Language for Results is a high-quality suite of training resources and guidance designed by The Bell Foundation. It seeks to improve the attainment of children who use English as an Additional Language by developing the knowledge and skills of school staff, and by supporting schools to make procedures and communications accessible and effective for learners who use EAL and their parents. The cost to attend any of the below courses in £45 per delegate. Coventry EMAS will be delivering the following Bell Foundation courses:
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Leading a whole school strategy for EAL This session is for school leaders who are seeking innovative ways to drive evidence informed, impactful interventions for learners who use EAL. The session signposts school-wide systems, resources and training that will actively promote improved educational outcomes for EAL learners. |
Senior Leaders, EAL Leads. | Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 11 15:30 - 17:00 |
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Embedding EAL Assessment for Secondary colleagues This online course is designed for practitioners with responsibility for leading on English as an Additional Language (EAL) assessment who are looking for effective ways of embedding the assessment of English language proficiency across their school. The course explores:
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Secondary Senior Leaders, Secondary EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 4 15:30 - 17:00 |
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Embedding EAL Assessment for primary colleagues This online course is designed for practitioners with responsibility for leading on English as an Additional Language (EAL) assessment who are looking for effective ways of embedding the assessment of English language proficiency across their school. The course explores:
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Primary Senior Leaders, Primary EAL Leads | Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 5 15:30 - 17:00 |
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Teaching Assistants: Working with learners using EAL (Primary) This session aims to familiarise teaching assistants (TAs) with some of the challenges that learners using EAL might face when learning English and learning through English at the same time. The session introduces practical, easy to use strategies for supporting learners using EAL to develop the language skills they need to access the curriculum and fulfil their potential. |
TAs and Classroom Support Staff in Primary settings | Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 11 13:00 - 15:00 |
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Teaching Assistants: Working with learners using EAL (secondary) This session aims to familiarise teaching assistants (TAs) with some of the challenges that learners using EAL might face when learning English and learning through English at the same time. The session introduces practical, easy to use strategies for supporting learners using EAL to develop the language skills they need to access the curriculum and fulfil their potential. |
TAs and Classroom Support Staff in Secondary settings | Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 12 13:00 - 15:00 |
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Introduction to Assessment for Primary Practitioners This session aims to familiarise practitioners with The Bell Foundation EAL Assessment Framework for Schools, and to raise awareness of how the Framework can be used to assess English language proficiency, to monitor ongoing progress and to promote language development by setting appropriate language learning targets for pupils using EAL. It aims to provide the necessary levels of support and training for teachers/schools to carry out EAL assessments effectively within their settings, leading to greater confidence among staff in applying EAL assessment practices and more standardised assessments of EAL learners. It is informed by the belief that high quality EAL assessment can help teachers and pupils find out what has been achieved and what more needs to be done. It promotes use of the Framework to support the teaching and learning of learners who use EAL and to enable teachers to generate targets to guide progress. |
Primary EAL Leads, Primary Classroom Teachers, Primary TAs | Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 7 13:30 - 15:00
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Introduction to Assessment for Secondary Practitioners This session aims to familiarise practitioners with The Bell Foundation EAL Assessment Framework for Schools, and to raise awareness of how the Framework can be used to assess English language proficiency, to monitor ongoing progress and to promote language development by setting appropriate language learning targets for pupils using EAL. It aims to provide the necessary levels of support and training for teachers/schools to carry out EAL assessments effectively within their settings, leading to greater confidence among staff in applying EAL assessment practices and more standardised assessments of EAL learners. It is informed by the belief that high quality EAL assessment can help teachers and pupils find out what has been achieved and what more needs to be done. It promotes use of the Framework to support the teaching and learning of learners who use EAL and to enable teachers to generate targets to guide progress. |
Secondary EAL Leads, Secondary Classroom Teachers, Secondary TAs |
Microsoft Teams |
Thursday 8 13:30 - 15:00 |
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Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL for Primary colleagues. This session for Primary school staff provides guidance on how to adapt teaching in a responsive way to meet the language development needs of pupils who use EAL alongside curriculum learning. The session introduces a range of easy-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately into teaching and learning without lowering expectations of the pupils. |
Primary Classroom Practitioners, Primary EAL Leads |
One Friargate Room 1.5 |
Thursday 5 13:30 - 15:30 |
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Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL for Secondary colleagues. This session for secondary school staff provides guidance on how to adapt teaching in a responsive way to meet the language development needs of pupils who use EAL alongside curriculum learning. The session introduces a range of easy-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately into teaching and learning without lowering expectations of the pupils. |
Secondary Classroom Practitioners, Secondary EAL Leads |
One Friargate Room 1.2 |
Thursday 5 13:30 - 15:30 |
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Comprehensible English for New Arrivals Using EAL Primary This session for Primary school staff aims to raise awareness of what is and what is not comprehensible, accessible English Language for learners who use EAL, particularly those who are New to English or in the Early Acquisition stages. The session considers what makes English difficult to understand and introduces a rage of easy-to-use strategies for giving instructions and checking understanding which can be used both in and out of the classroom. |
Primary Classroom Practitioners, Primary EAL/SEND Leads |
Microsoft Teams |
Tuesday 24 15:30 - 17:00 |
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Comprehensible English for New Arrivals Using EAL Secondary This session for Secondary school staff aims to raise awareness of what is and what is not comprehensible, accessible English Language for learners who use EAL, particularly those who are New to English or in the Early Acquisition stages. The session considers what makes English difficult to understand and introduces a rage of easy-to-use strategies for giving instructions and checking understanding which can be used both in and out of the classroom. |
Secondary Classroom Practitioners, Secondary EAL/SEND Leads |
Microsoft Teams |
Wednesday 25 15:30 - 17:00 |
EMAS bespoke CPD offer 2025 to 2026
EMAS are able to deliver bespoke CPD sessions in your schools. For all enquiries including costs, please contact the EMAS teacher team on emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk]. Courses are delivered at a preparation and delivery hourly rate of £75 per hour for an EMAS Advisory Teacher.
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| Supporting resettlement scheme pupils in your setting |
This session aims to support schools who are hosting pupils on funded schemes such as the United Kingdom Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Homes for Ukraine. We will discuss recommended in-class strategies for settling pupils in, emotion support for Refugees, developing English proficiency and setting up interventions such as paired reading and English phonics and the importance of communication with parents and the community. We will share advice and strategies on how to successfully include these vulnerable children and develop emotional literacy and empathy in your classroom. Extensive research has shown that school, and most importantly the relationships formed at school, can be an incredibly stabilising, positive and nurturing experience. This session is fully funded for schools welcoming children from resettlement schemes. |
| Healing Classrooms |
Using guidance and materials from the International Rescue Committee this half-day session aims to give an introduction to trauma-informed teaching and inform school staff in how to help resettle children who are refugees in the UK. The session is split into 3 workshops: Preparing a Safe Place to Land, Building a Community for Learning and Fostering Academic Success. Discover tools and strategies to help refugees heal and learn. Cost £45 per delegate or fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
| Talking Partners @ Primary | Talking Partners is a structured 10-week Intervention. It is a programme designed to raise levels of achievement by providing learners with the opportunity to consolidate their academic language through structured speaking and listening activities. It can be used in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. |
| ITT training |
EMAS offer bespoke training for Initial Teacher Training covering topics such as:
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| Working with EAL parents | This session covers the importance of working closely with parents of linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds and how this can improve the outcomes for the multilingual learners in our schools. |
| Drop-in surgeries |
EMAS teacher team can offer EAL surgeries for teaching staff to come and discuss in-class support strategies for their EAL learners on a 1:1 basis within the school setting. |
| SEN-EAL | This session looks specifically at the process to distinguish additional learning needs in learners using English as an additional language. It will look at the procedures currently used in your setting and how they can be used most effectively to support the SEN-EAL process. |
| Admission Process and Induction of newly arrived EAL learners | This session will cover the initial admission stage of a newly arrived EAL learner including the importance of a welcome meeting with parents, correctly inputting data, strategies for initial inclusion into the mainstream and creating a short time-limited induction programme. |
If you require alternative bespoke support or CPD please contact the EMAS teaching team [mailto:EmasTeachers@coventry.gov.uk] for more information.