Successful strategies for raising the attainment of pupils with English as an additional language. 2016/17 courses in Peterborough The EAL Academy

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1 Successful strategies for raising the attainment of pupils with English as an additional language 2016/17 courses in Peterborough The EAL Academy

2 THE EAL ACADEMY The EAL Academy has brought specialists together over the last four years with expertise across the fields of English as an additional language, ethnic minority achievement and the teaching of academic language. Since 2013 we have been working in Peterborough and have seen significant increases in EAL attainment, as the graph below shows. EAL pupils at Key Stage 2 Peterborough We are now entering the fourth year of our work here. In addition to the offers in the brochure, will also see a focus on an enduring legacy as we seek to establish highly effective school to school support for EAL. The legacy will include establishing particular centres of expertise in raising Pakistani attainment and meeting the needs of East European Roma pupils. We will expand a programme we began in to develop a group of Peterborough teachers as specialist EAL trainers and consultants. In addition, we will update the EAL Handbook and produce online professional development materials which focus on subject specific literacies. We will also make our in-class coaching scheme available to more schools. Finally, over the last two years some schools have been using the EAL self-evaluation documents. We are now formalising this process so that all schools will now be able to access a half day joint review of their EAL self-evaluation and be eligible for the EAL Quality Mark award. English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 1

3 PETERBOROUGH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP Peterborough Learning Partnership is committed to developing communities that create successful learning and leadership, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We will provide benefit to all children and young people by developing, delivering, commissioning and evaluating a wide range of learning and development opportunities for schools, supporting all members and partners in raising aspirations and standards and creating better outcomes for all. With over 60 member schools from three local authorities - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire - we are proud to be working in partnership with the EAL Academy, supporting their work with schools in developing effective EAL provision and practice. All of our non-peterborough member schools can access EAL Academy CPD and receive a 50% discount on places where there is a charge levied by the EAL Academy. Access to networks is free. English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 2

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS The EAL Academy 1 Peterborough Learning Partnership 2 Contents 3 Courses 4 Completing your EAL proficiency and language data census return 5 Visualisation and language in primary mathematics 7 Academic literacy for GCSE English 9 Developing academic literacy in the sixth form 11 Leading EAL in primary schools 13 Successful approaches to integrating pupils new to English into the classroom 15 Developing language and thinking in primary science 17 EAL and SEN: cracking the conundrum 19 Online EAL courses 21 EAL networks 23 Contact details 24 English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 3

5 COURSES English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 4

6 COURSE Completing your EAL proficiency and language data census return A half day, practical course to help your school assess EAL learners and meet the new DfE requirements on assessment due to come into force this October Who should attend primary and secondary: school leaders, inclusion managers, EAL coordinators, class teachers What you will gain by attending the course an understanding of the new DfE expectations for collecting language information and making proficiency judgements for pupils with English as an additional language tools and strategies to use in your school to accurately assess your EAL learners For the first time this October, the Department for Education will require schools to submit proficiency levels for all EAL learners in the school census. This course will help participants understand the requirements and offers tools and strategies for making the process as smooth and reliable as possible. Participants will consider real pupil case studies enabling them to make informed professional judgments about their own EAL learners and to improve practice across the school. knowledge on how to use data to improve practice in working with your EAL learners Key content The course offers: information and guidance on the collection of accurate data about languages spoken by EAL learners case studies to inform the process of making judgements on EAL learners proficiency and prior learning advice on meeting the statutory guidance on assessment opportunity for professional discussion about effective assessment of progress of EAL learners English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 5

7 Course leaders Catharine Driver is a consultant and trainer for English EAL and Academic Literacy. She has wide experience of working in multilingual schools and local authorities across the UK and expertise in the collection and analysis of data to raise achievement at whole school and departmental level. Catharine recently worked as senior adviser for the British Council EAL Nexus project and is currently Secondary Schools Adviser at the National Literacy Trust. Sue Lee is a PGCE Lecturer in Primary Education at the UCL Institute of Education. She also works independently as a consultant providing training for local authorities and schools on ways of promoting inclusion and providing for pupils learning English as an additional language. Previously, Sue worked as an EAL consultant with the Becta Advisory Service to Academies, and as a Primary EMA Advisory Teacher for the Camden Ethnic Minority Achievement Service. Good preparation for census good discussion about how to take data on entry and what questions to ask. Assistant Head Eye opening! Lots of information delivered in an easy to understand way - really well pitched! Class Teacher This gave me a good depth of knowledge on how to look at data to see how my students are doing and how I can help them achieve. Language Development Coach DATE TIME TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Friday 16 September Thursday 22 September Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Completing your EAL proficiency and language data census return English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 6

8 COURSE Visualisation and language in primary mathematics An essential course for those teaching maths to English as an additional language (EAL) learners Who should attend primary maths leaders, primary maths and EAL teachers and SEN specialists What you will gain by attending the course an understanding of the specific needs of pupils learning mathematics in a second language theoretical and practical knowledge about planning for and teaching language learners in mathematics practical strategies to employ in the classroom for language friendly mathematics lessons The new primary mathematics curriculum emphasises fluency, mathematical reasoning and problem solving. This session will show how the new curriculum expectations support language learners to develop in-depth knowledge of mathematical thinking and reasoning through the use of concrete and visual support, well-planned talk activities, and teacher questioning. Promoting language development for all learners within the context of mathematics is a challenge and the understanding of key mathematical language is critical. confidence in working with English as an additional language learners Key content This full day course will: present a summary of the needs of pupils learning mathematics in a second language introduce the essential features of mathematical language for all learners present and review interactive teaching and learning strategies for use in mathematics lessons English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 7

9 Course leader Mary Maybank, an Associate from The EAL Academy and Director of the Central Ethnic Minority Achievement Hub Mary has worked as advisor for Walsall Children s Services where she has led the highly successful project Maths Talk in Bilingual Children s Classrooms. Mary is also an Ofsted Inspector. DATE TIME Friday 07 October Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) Full of practical activities/resources. A good balance of video, discussion and activity with opportunities to contribute. A really thoughtful coverage of visualisation as a bridge between concrete and abstract. Maths Leader Good signposting to useful resources and websites. Maths Leader Really useful! Lots of ideas for getting teachers to experience what is meant by visualisation. EAL Consultant TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Visualisation and language in primary maths English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 8

10 COURSE Academic literacy for GCSE English A full day course packed with strategies and advice for teachers to help their students become competent and confident writers Who should attend secondary English teachers and heads of department What you will gain by attending the course an enhanced ability to support students in producing more formal texts new techniques for approaching essay planning at KS4 an awareness of the importance of modality/ degrees of certainty in writing about literary texts, and techniques for helping students achieve this in their writing Key content Teachers of English at GCSE level will be aware that writing about literature poses particular challenges to many of their students, not least those with English as an additional language. This course is designed to provide teachers with the understanding and skills to support their students to write at the required level of formality and nuance for GCSE English and give them confidence in their writing. The course offers: strategies to enhance the formality of students writing, such as Analytical Verbs and Nominalisation strategies for answering a question and planning an essay, such as Zone of Relevance and Unpacking the Question an introduction to modality and the features of texts which express modality well opportunities for discussion and exchange of ideas with others English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/2017 9

11 Course leader Ann Elisabeth Jones is an independent consultant and trainer with a breadth of experience as a teacher and advisor in EAL at senior secondary level. She worked as Head of the EMA departments at The John Ruskin Sixth Form College and later at Westwood High School, was Senior Secondary Consultant at the Islington EMA Service, and more recently worked in the Tower Hamlets Sixth Form Literacy Scheme. Ann has also published several articles including Race, Ethnicity and Education 2013 and holds a PhD in Education. DATE TIME Wednesday 12 October Engaging and challenging... we were taught by experienced, well-informed people who pitched the day appropriately Head of English All content delivered in a way that enabled me to envisage how I could relate it to my own needs English Teacher Excellent explanations of concepts. Lots of examples and strategies to use in the classroom English Teacher Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Academic literacy for GCSE English English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

12 COURSE Developing academic literacy in the sixth form A full day course for teachers across the subject range working with A Level students who struggle with the demands of academic language Who should attend heads and deputies of sixth forms, sixth form teachers and mentors, EAL consultants, EAL teachers who support A Level courses What you will gain by attending the course an understanding of the issues regarding literacy at A Level and for other advanced courses a range of useful strategies to employ in your teaching to support the development of advanced literacy in your students the opportunity to meet other sixth form staff to discuss and exchange ideas greater confidence in working with students who struggle with the demands of language at A Level Suitable for all teachers across the subject range at sixth form level, this EAL Academy course will give teachers the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills needed to develop the academic language and literacy of their sixth form students, including the specific needs of advanced EAL learners. The course considers the demands of academic writing across various subject areas and offers strategies for improving essay writing, developing confident writers, and thereby improving the grades of A Level students. Key content The course: covers, in considerable depth, the issues affecting literacy at A Level including the specific needs of advanced EAL learners presents a range of strategies, such as expressing modality or degree of certainty, to support advanced literacy across various subject areas presents strategies for unpacking questions, planning essays, modelling and writing clear paragraphs, and understanding the essential grammatical features of academic writing offers opportunities for discussion and exchange of ideas with others facing similar issues English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

13 Course leader Ann Elisabeth Jones is an independent consultant and trainer with a breadth of experience as a teacher and advisor in EAL at senior secondary level. She worked as Head of the EMA departments at The John Ruskin Sixth Form College and later at Westwood High School, was Senior Secondary Consultant at the Islington EMA Service, and more recently worked in the Tower Hamlets Sixth Form Literacy Scheme. Ann has also published several articles including Race, Ethnicity and Education 2013 and holds a PhD in Education. DATE TIME Friday 18 October opened new vistas for me! Deputy Head The care and precision of use of language has been highlighted (even in a subject like mathematics) for teaching and obtaining results expected of our students Maths Teacher... it is going to make me a better teacher and subsequently the students are going to benefit from it EAL Co-ordinator Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Developing academic literacy in the sixth form English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

14 COURSE Leading EAL in primary schools A comprehensive four-day course for teachers taking a leadership role in English as an additional language within their school Who should attend primary EAL co-ordinators, classroom teachers, middle and senior managers What you will gain by attending the course confidence in leading EAL across the school a cohesive approach to EAL improved classroom and whole school practice for all pupils Key content The course covers, in depth: This comprehensive, four-day course aims to develop the leadership of EAL in primary schools where there are increasing numbers of English as an additional language pupils. Participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to integrate a language focus into all classrooms, and implement a whole school approach to ensuring EAL pupils achieve and have full access to the curriculum. practical strategies to enable the full range of EAL pupils, from beginners to more advanced, to participate and achieve the linguistic and social issues for recent arrivals new to English systems for the welcome and induction of new arrivals and their families advice on implementing Ofsted guidelines to engage all new arrivals ways to promote a positive whole school ethos with respect to diversity how to establish a classroom and whole school strategy to ensure a consistent approach to language development English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

15 Course leaders Sara McLaughlin is a former secondary English teacher and primary EAL co-ordinator. As deputy head of Islington EMAS Sara led on race equality and community cohesion. She is an experienced trainer in equalities and EAL issues, and much of her time is spent working with schools and teachers to develop strategies to close identified attainment gaps. Sara is a qualified OfSTED inspector and holds a Graduate Certificate in Education Development and Consultancy. Sue Smith is a specialist in special educational needs, inclusion and the learning needs of pupils learning English as an Additional Language. The author of the Fast Track Literacy programme (for pupils new to English and new to literacy) and an experienced SENCO, she has worked in primary, special and secondary schools. Empowering! Class Teacher (new to the role of EAL Lead) Lots of practical strategies that will work in our mainstream classrooms Assistant Head Thanks for the help with Ofsted guidelines for new arrivals invaluable! Class Teacher This course has given me the confidence to share with other staff I feel I can help make a difference - to the whole school! EAL Lead This four day course can be attended either in Autumn 2016 or in Summer Dates below: DATE 08, 16 November , 14 December 2016 or TIME TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO 08, 21 June , 13 July 2017 Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Leading EAL in primary schools English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

16 COURSE Successful approaches to integrating pupils new to English into the classroom A one day practical course designed specifically for those working with recent arrivals of EAL learners in mainstream classes Who should attend primary and secondary class teachers, EAL leaders, and senior managers What you will gain by attending the course greater insight into the issues faced by those new to English and recently arrived into your classroom practical strategies to employ in your school to improve classroom and whole school practice for beginners in English innovative and inclusive approaches to teaching across the curriculum confidence in working with EAL beginners Key content This one day course offers a refreshingly practical approach to the issues faced by schools with recent arrivals of pupils and students who are new to English. It will be of particular benefit to those schools with frequent mid-term admissions, high mobility figures and a changing pupil profile. Addressing the full range of beginners in English - from those with no prior schooling to those with successful experience of education and strong literacy skills in their mother tongue - this course offers delegates a blueprint for integrating new EAL pupils into the classroom, leading to more confident teachers, more motivated students and better results across the school. The course: addresses the linguistic and social issues relating to recent arrivals who are new to English covers the key theories and concepts underpinning good practice and how to apply them in the classroom presents and evaluates practical strategies to enable pupils new to English to participate and achieve in lessons, and have full access to the curriculum considers ways to promote a positive whole school ethos with respect to diversity English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

17 Course leader Chiaka Amadi has 15 years experience as Head of EMA in secondary schools where she focused on coaching teachers in working with EAL learners. More recently, as a local authority adviser, Chiaka has managed two national research projects on ethnicity, language and equality, and trained and advised governing bodies and leadership teams in preparation for Ofsted inspections. DATE TIME Tuesday 15 November Wednesday 08 March gave me an enhanced understanding of an EAL student s journey. RE Teacher Very informative, knowledgeable and focused Extremely pertinent to our situation and needs. Good mix of theory and practice. Head of Sport Practical and applicable across the curriculum. Very thought provoking for me as the EAL leader. EAL Lead I loved the practical nature of the course. Brilliant! Thank you. EAL Teaching Assistant Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Successful approaches to integrating pupils new to English into the classroom English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

18 COURSE Developing language and thinking in primary science An essential one day course for science teachers working with English as an additional language (EAL) learners Who should attend primary science leaders, primary teachers, EAL teachers What you will gain by attending the course theoretical and practical knowledge about planning for and teaching language learners in science lessons. an understanding of the specific needs of pupils learning science in a second language practical strategies to employ in the classroom for language friendly science lessons confidence in working with English as an additional language learners The new primary science curriculum emphasises the development of scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding, science enquiries and science questioning, as well as the uses and implications of science for today and the future. This session will show how the new curriculum expectations support language learners to develop in-depth knowledge of scientific thinking and reasoning through being involved in experimental enquiries, opportunities to discuss observations of the world, well-planned talk activities, and teacher questioning. Promoting language development for all learners within the context of science is a challenge and the understanding of key scientific language is critical. Key content The course will: present a summary of the needs of pupils learning science in a second language introduce the essential features of science language for all learners present and review interactive teaching and learning strategies for science lessons present strategies and processes to develop pupils higher level thinking skills English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

19 Course leader Mary Maybank, an Associate from The EAL Academy and Director of the Central Ethnic Minority Achievement Hub, has worked as an advisor for Walsall Children s Services where she has led the highly successful project Maths Talk in Bilingual Children s Classrooms. Mary is also an Ofsted Inspector. DATE TIME Friday 24 February Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) Thank you for a fantastic training day. It will benefit our school immensely Class Teacher Lots of ideas for games to make the learning fun Class Teacher Great examples given on teaching and developing language and vocabulary in Science! EAL Lead All of it excellent! Lots of ideas. Very well planned and presented lots of material. Presenters had a very good grasp of the topic knowledgeable. EAL Consultant TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Developing language and thinking in primary science English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

20 COURSE EAL and SEN: cracking the conundrum A one day course on the overlap between working with English as an additional language learners and those with learning difficulties Who should attend inclusion managers, SENCOs, EAL teachers and EAL leaders practitioners working in all settings teaching assistants working with EAL learners What you will gain by attending the course an understanding of the difference between learning an additional language needs and learning difficulties an effective informal first language assessment procedure This course considers the different types of learners and explores how professionals might distinguish between pupils language needs and pupils with learning difficulties. It demonstrates effective provision for pupils who are learning English as an additional language and whose progress may be causing concern. The course explores appropriate assessment procedures and provision. The classroom strategies it exemplifies are designed to generate staff confidence and ensure pupil progress. examples of innovative and inclusive teaching styles across the curriculum Key content The course: introduces the different types of learners and explores ways of distinguishing EAL learning from learning difficulties provides procedures for assessing pupils needs provides strategies and approaches that will empower staff to employ inclusive practice across the curriculum offers ways to ensure that provision matches the learning needs of both individual pupils and groups English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

21 Course leader Sue Smith is a specialist in special educational needs, inclusion, and the learning needs of pupils learning English as an Additional Language. The author of the Fast Track Literacy programme (for pupils new to English and new to literacy) and an experienced SENCO, she has worked in primary, special and secondary schools. DATE TIME Thursday 22 June Venue Peterborough (to be confirmed) Really valued the help on assessing pupils this is something we have struggled with! EAL Teacher Thoughtful, informative, clear an outstanding course for me in working with those with learning difficulties! SEN Teacher Excellent strategies and activities we can implement most of these immediately in our classrooms. EAL Lead TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough EAL and SEN: cracking the conundrum English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

22 COURSE Online EAL and EMA courses An extended online course for those keen to develop expertise in the areas of English as an additional language and/or ethnic minority achievement Who should attend primary and secondary teachers who are already taking a leadership role in EAL and EMA but wish to further develop their knowledge and skills subject and class teachers and managers working with EAL learners and other groups who are underachieving The only fully online courses of their kind in the UK, the Ethnic Minority Achievement and English as an Additional Language extended online courses will equip teachers, leaders and managers with the knowledge, skills and understanding to take the lead in addressing the needs of students and pupils who are underachieving in their school. Key content The course involves up to six hours of study a month over a six month period. Each unit consists of a reading or viewing task which will then be discussed via an online forum where you will engage with other course participants and your unit tutor. These units also include assessment tasks and action research, enabling you to reflect on your own practice and that of your schools. Participants choose from a range of units according to their own needs. Using a combination of discussion, dialogue and collaborative activities spread over a six month period, participants will be guided and assisted to develop an EAL or EMA whole school strategy tailored to the particular needs of their school. English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

23 The EAL course units The EAL course begins with three compulsory units: 1. EAL beginners in the classroom 2. Advanced EAL learners 3. Managing EAL and ethnicity data The EMA course units The EMA course begins with three compulsory units: 1. Bilingualism and language acquisition 2. Managing EAL and ethnicity data, and gender 3. Ethnicity and parental and community engagement Participants then choose a further three units from the following: Participants then choose a further three units from the following: Assessment and tracking Early years and diversity Parental and community engagement Refugees and new arrivals Early years and diversity African Caribbean and mixed heritage achievement Ofsted and the legal context Gender and ethnicity Gypsy, Roma and traveller pupils Ofsted and the legal context Gypsy, Roma and traveller pupils Dates Cohorts begin regularly from October 2016 TO BOOK PLEASE GO TO Cost VAT Free to schools in Peterborough Online EAL and EMA courses English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

24 COURSE EAL networks Who should attend EAL co-ordinators and senior leaders with responsibility for English as an additional language within their school What you will gain by being part of the network up to date information about best practice the opportunity to network with colleagues with similar responsibilities the opportunity to share practice Network leaders Catharine Driver is a consultant and trainer for English EAL and Academic Literacy. She has wide experience of working in multilingual schools and local authorities across the UK and expertise in the collection and analysis of data to raise achievement at whole school and departmental level. Catharine recently worked as senior adviser for the British Council EAL Nexus project and is currently Secondary Schools Adviser at the National Literacy Trust. The Secondary and Primary EAL Networks are regular events bringing together those who lead on English as an additional language in Peterborough schools. They provide opportunities for teachers and leaders to compare what works and share ideas about best practice. The format and content of network meetings is decided by the network members and facilitated by the network leaders, Sarah McLaughlin and Catharine Driver. Sara McLaughlin is a former secondary English teacher and primary EAL co-ordinator. As deputy head of Islington EMAS, she led on race equality and community cohesion. Sara is an experienced trainer in equalities and EAL issues, working closely with schools and teachers to develop strategies to close identified attainment gaps. Sara is a qualified OfSTED inspector and holds a Graduate Certificate in Education Development and Consultancy. For information about dates and venues, please Primary network: Sara McLaughlin sara.mclaughlin@theealacademy.co.uk Secondary network: Catharine Driver catharine.driver@theealacademy.co.uk Cost: Free to staff in Peterborough and PLP schools; 60 to other schools English as an Additional Language Courses in Peterborough 2016/

25 THE EAL ACADEMY - CONTACT DETAILS mobile: (+44) telephone: (+44) contact@theealacademy.co.uk website: