Central Online CPD 2024-2025
CPD webinars delivered by the EMAS advisory teaching team
Please note that the cost of all central CPD sessions is £43 per delegate. For those schools who have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with EMAS, this cost can be deducted from your SLA. Please also note that some of the CPD sessions are free of charge for Coventry’s Maintained Schools.
If you wish to attend, 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 and a link to the MS Teams session will be sent out just prior to the CPD session.
EMAS Training Programme 2023-2024
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| The Bell Foundation: Leading a Whole School Strategy for EAL (See our Bell Foundation CPD Outline for details) | Senior Leaders, EAL leads | Tuesday 10th September 3:30pm-5:00pm | ||
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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! This session is fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
EAL leads, Classroom Teachers, TAs | Thursday 19 September 3:30pm-5pm | ||
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Developing an Induction programme for newly arrived learners using English as an additional language (Primary) 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. This session is fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
EAL leads, Senior Leaders |
Tuesday 24 September 3:30pm-5pm
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Developing an Induction programme for newly arrived learners using English as an additional language (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. |
EAL leads, Senior Leaders |
Thursday 26 September 3:30pm-5pm |
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Schools of Sanctuary 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 explore how your school can foster a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary, we will also share ideas for connecting with and supporting local refugee organisations and go through the application process discussing the eight criteria that schools must fulfil in order to be recognised as a School of Sanctuary. |
EAL leads, Senior Leaders |
Tuesday 1st October 3:30pm-5pm |
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EAL Co-ordinators: Best Practice 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 children in your schools |
EAL Leads |
Thursday 10 October 3:30pm-5pm |
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Assessment, tracking progress and target setting of EAL learners (Primary) Learners of EAL in your school make up a diverse group with a wide range of language skills and prior educational experiences, and time of arrival into the English school system. This session will help you evaluate your current practice and adopt processes for English language proficiency assessment of pupils learning EAL to improve your understanding of the language learning needs of EAL pupils and develop appropriate targeted support. |
EAL leads, Classroom Teachers, TAs |
Tuesday 22 October 3:30pm-5pm |
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Assessment, tracking progress and target setting of EAL learners (Secondary) Learners of EAL in your school make up a diverse group with a wide range of language skills and prior educational experiences, and time of arrival into the English school system. This session will help you evaluate your current practice and adopt processes for English language proficiency assessment of pupils learning EAL to improve your understanding of the language learning needs of EAL pupils and develop appropriate targeted support. |
EAL leads, Classroom Teachers, TAs |
Wednesday 23 October 3:30pm-5pm |
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| The Bell Foundation: Teaching Assistants, Working with learners using EAL (Primary) (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/3] |
Teaching Assistants in Primary settings |
Tuesday 12 November 1pm-3pm |
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| The Bell Foundation: Teaching Assistants, Working with learners using EAL (Secondary) (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/ethnic-minority-achievement-service-emas/continued-professional-development-cpd/3] |
Teaching Assistants in Secondary settings |
Wednesday 13 November 1pm-3pm |
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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. This session is fully funded for participants from maintained Coventry schools |
Early Years leads and practitioners |
Tuesday 26 November 3:30pm-5pm |
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Supporting Writing skills of multilingual learners for secondary colleagues This training course focuses on highly effective writing strategies that support the development of writing skills of EAL learners from ‘new to English’ to more advanced multilingual learners. The training synthesises existent EAL writing strategies from different educational platforms and is an opportunity to share best practice and explore multimodal ways to support EAL learners’ writing skills. |
EAL Leads, secondary classroom practitioners |
Thursday 28 November 3:30pm-5pm |
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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. |
Exam Officers Community School Teachers EAL Leads |
Tuesday 14 January 3:30-5pm |
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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. |
Business managers, Reception staff |
Wednesday 15 January 10:30am-12pm |
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Early Career Teachers: Strategies and resources to support newly arrived and more advanced EAL 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. |
ECTs, EAL leads (must attend both dates) |
Postponed: Please contact EMAS Teachers [mailto:emasteachers@coventry.gov.uk]for more information |
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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. Will we also consider the use of first language for concept development and differences in the way maths operates/is taught around the world. |
Maths leads, EAL leads, classroom teachers |
Thursday 30 January 3:30pm-5pm |
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Comprehensible English for New Arrivals Using EAL (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) (Primary) |
Primary Classroom Practitioners |
Wednesday 12 February 3:30pm-5pm |
| Comprehensible English for New Arrivals Using EAL (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) (Secondary) | Secondary Classroom Practitioners | Thursday 13 February 3:30pm-5pm |
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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 16th-22nd June 2024. 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. |
All Staff |
Tuesday 4 March 3:30pm-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. |
Classroom teachers, SEND and EAL Leads |
Thursday 20 March 3:30pm-5pm |
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The Bell Foundation; Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL for primary colleagues. (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) |
Classroom practitioners, EAL leads |
Tuesday 25th March 3:30pm-5pm |
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The Bell Foundation: Adaptive Teaching for Learners using EAL for secondary colleagues. (See our Bell Foundation CPD outline for details) |
Classroom practitioners, EAL leads |
Wednesday 26 March 3:30pm-5pm |
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Accelerating Progress for Multilingual Learners Beyond New Arrivals for primary This session will enable school staff to identify and meet the needs of more advanced multilingual learners. Pupils who have had all or most of their education in the UK and whose oral proficiency in English is usually indistinguishable from that of English monolingual learners may still require guidance in accessing and producing high quality academic writing. We will demonstrate how to support EAL learners to work with challenging texts and improve writing, exam techniques and outcomes. |
Classroom practitioners, EAL leads |
Tuesday 6 May 3:30pm-5pm |
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Accelerating Progress for Multilingual Learners Beyond New Arrivals for secondary This session will enable school staff to identify and meet the needs of more advanced multilingual learners. Pupils who have had all or most of their education in the UK and whose oral proficiency in English is usually indistinguishable from that of English monolingual learners may still require guidance in accessing and producing high quality academic writing. We will demonstrate how to support EAL learners to work with challenging texts and improve writing, exam techniques and outcomes. |
All Staff |
Thursday 8 May 3:30pm-5pm 3:30pm-5pm |
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The importance of Speaking and Listening for EAL learners in the classroom (Primary) |
Classroom practitioners, EAL leads |
Tuesday 20 May 3:30pm-5pm |
| The importance of Speaking and Listening for EAL learners in the classroom (Primary) In this session we shall explore talk in the classroom and its importance in enabling EAL learners to acquire and practise new language thereby supporting the development of their reading and writing skills. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL leads |
Thursday 22 May 3:30pm-5pm |
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Supporting Reading Skills of Multilingual learners for primary colleagues This session will cover how to support the reading skills of both newly arrived and more advanced bilingual learners in the classroom, covering before reading, during reading and after reading activities to encourage learners to engage with curriculum texts, improve retrieval skills and develop their comprehension and fluency. We will also look at possible reading interventions and the importance of vocabulary development. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL leads |
Wednesday 10 June 3:30pm-5pm |
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Supporting Reading Skills of Multilingual learners for secondary colleagues This session will cover how to support the reading skills of both newly arrived and more advanced bilingual learners in the classroom, covering before reading, during reading and after reading activities to encourage learners to engage with curriculum texts, improve retrieval skills and develop their comprehension and fluency. We will also look at possible reading interventions and the importance of vocabulary development. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL leads |
Thursday 12 June 3:30pm-5pm |
EMAS general enquiries
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EAL Co-ordinatorsâ Network Meetings 2024-2025
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 |
Online |
Tuesday 19 November 3:30-5pm |
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Autumn Term EAL Co-ordinators Secondary |
Online |
Thursday 21 November 3:30-5pm |
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Spring Term EAL Co-ordinators Primary |
Face to Face Friargate M1.3 First Floor |
Tuesday 8 April 4:00pm-5:30pm |
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Spring Term EAL Co-ordinators Secondary |
Face to Face Friargate M1.3 First Floor |
Thursday 10 April 4:00pm-5:30pm |
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Summer Term EAL Co-ordinators Primary and Secondary |
Online |
Thursday 3 July 3:30pm-5pm |
Coventry EMAS delivering The Bell Foundation Online CPD 2023-2024
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. Coventry EMAS will be delivering the following online Bell Foundation courses via Microsoft Teams:
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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. |
Wednesday 18 October 3:30pm-5pm |
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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. |
Teaching Assistants and Classroom support staff in Primary settings |
Tuesday 27 February 1pm-3pm |
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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. |
Teaching Assistants and classroom support staff in Secondary settings |
Wednesday 28 February 1pm-3pm |
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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. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL leads |
Tuesday 21 May 3:30pm-5pm |
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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. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL leads |
Wednesday 22 May 3:30pm-5pm |
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Language Awareness for the Classroom Primary (KS2) This session for those primary teachers and school staff who want or need to improve their own knowledge and understanding of language and how it works. The session considers why all teachers have a responsibility to support their learners using EAL in developing the English language proficiency needed to fully access the curriculum. It looks in detail at specific aspects of language that learners who use EAL may have difficulty with and provides ideas of how to support learners in learning and using this language. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL/SEND leads |
Tuesday 18 June 3:30pm-5pm |
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Language Awareness for the Classroom (Secondary) This session for those secondary teachers and school staff who want or need to improve their own knowledge and understanding of language and how it works. The session considers why all teachers have a responsibility to support their learners using EAL in developing the English language proficiency needed to fully access the curriculum. It looks in detail at specific aspects of language that learners who use EAL may have difficulty with and provides ideas of how to support learners in learning and using this language. |
Classroom Practitioners EAL/SEND leads |
Wednesday 19 June 3:30pm-5pm |
EMAS Bespoke CPD Offer 2024-2025
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 £68 per hour for an EMAS Advisory Teacher.
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| Supporting resettlement scheme pupils in your setting |
This session aims to support schools that 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, emotional 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. |
| 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. |
| Early Career Teachers (ECTs): Strategies and resources to support newly arrived and more advanced EAL learners in the classroom | Building on ECT’s initial teacher training, 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 in regards to behaviour management, assessment and tracking English proficiency and creating a positive learning environment, and explore practical strategies and resources to help EAL learners access the curriculum and support speaking and writing development. |
If you require alternative bespoke support or CPD please contact the EMAS teaching team [mailto:EmasTeachers@coventry.gov.uk] for more information.