The new term started with HLS still managing to meet with teachers in school to continue our workshops (as well as our new Webinars).This month, Li Yen French worked with staff at Dairy Meadows school on a session entitled ‘Classroom Strategies to support EAL Pupils from Beginners to Advanced Learners.’Participants thoroughly enjoyed the session and “the range of activities which can easily be incorporated in lessons that support EAL pupils and other children in the class.” The interactive and practical session was described as providing “Lots of informative ideas to use in our classrooms”Please get in touch with Rehana on 0208 538 1802 0r 07891618408
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At Rokeby School Kingston, the term started with a school-based HLS training session led by Andy Harvey. In a socially distant safe setting, Andy presented a workshop of practical activities to support pupils from Reception through to Year 2 who are new to English.In a dynamic session, Andy also included classroom activities and interactive resources for Year 3-6 pupils. Additional teaching strategies also recognised the needs of Advanced EAL learners. A packed session to motivate us all for the challenges of the term ahead!We can bring a similar session or series of sessions to your school so please call Rehana Ahmed on
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We are so glad that we can continue our EAL training programmed online in the current situation. Our trainers are enjoying meeting you via the new format. We have had a great start to our live webinars with attendees from across the country and abroad joining the first sessions on Beginners and Developing Academic Language and Literacy. We aim to keep the high level of support activities and practical classroom advice that have always been appreciated by our enthusiastic participants. The Beginners session was a great mix of practical strategies and interactive activities. We will also try to include the opportunity to share ideas
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Dear Friends Following the Prime Minister’s announcement in relation to closing schools we unfortunately, have to postpone all our courses until further notice. If you have already booked and paid for a course, we will be able to hold this as a credit towards a future course. As soon as we have the go ahead, we will post the future course notices on this website and will hope to see you as soon as possible.  Meantime, please look after yourselves and your families, and keep well, With all best wishes, Rehana and the HLS team
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