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Our blog offers offers bite-sized strategy and ready-to-use resources on key aspects of excellent whole school practice in relation to EAL and English language acquisition. Each article will give you clear and concise ideas which are digestible in just a few minutes, and can be applied straight away to your classroom practice.
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Phonics and Vocabulary: Practical Ways to Support Multilingual Readers
What Multilingual Learners Really Need: Practical Support for Phonics and Vocabulary In classrooms today, the question "Can they read?"...
Anna Leaman
Jun 124 min read
What if my learners can’t read the text?
5 inclusive strategies that help everyone Designed by Freepik www.freepik.com You’ve carefully selected a meaningful text. It links...
Anna Leaman
May 233 min read
The Importance of Multilingual Mindsets within a Whole School Approach
We know that in classrooms around the world, multilingualism is the norm rather than the exception. Yet, having a linguistically diverse...
Anna Leaman
Feb 75 min read
From Science to History to Art: Why Teaching Reading Confidence Matters for Every Teacher
Designed by FreePik.com No matter what subject we teach, we all rely on our students' ability to read. Whether it’s solving word problems...
Anna Leaman
Jan 165 min read
Motion vs Action: Reflecting on Term 1 and Planning for Term 2 in EAL and Multilingualism
As teachers, we are masters of multitasking. We juggle planning lessons, meeting deadlines, and navigating a steady stream of...
Anna Leaman
Dec 4, 20244 min read
Adaptive Teaching: It's in Our Teacher DNA
Adaptive teaching: at its core, it’s simply what great teachers do every day. It’s the natural adjustments we make, often without...
Anna Leaman
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Growth Mindset for Teachers: Embracing Change for Inclusive Classrooms
As educators, we teach our students about the importance of having a growth mindset—the belief that abilities and intelligence develop...
Anna Leaman
Sep 13, 20244 min read
What is a whole-school approach to multilingualism and why is it important?
As the school year begins, creating inclusive classrooms is a priority for most educators. For multilingual or EAL students, an inclusive...
Anna Leaman
Sep 10, 20245 min read
The power of small group pedagogical strategy
I have seen first-hand the transformative impact of a pedagogical strategy that prioritises one-to-one or small group settings.
Anna Leaman
Jun 21, 20243 min read
Supporting Multilingual Learners with the Graduated Approach
As educators, it's crucial for us to be able to make connections between our previous experiences and our background knowledge in order...
Anna Leaman
Jun 3, 20243 min read
In Support of Strength Based Learning
How can we as inclusive practitioners do this? It’s here. The start of exam season. And that means, in my view, that students need to...
Anna Leaman
Apr 24, 20242 min read
How to Make Learning a Language Last
If you learnt a language at school, can you remember any of it now? Teaching language is one thing – but, teaching a language that is...
Anna Leaman
Mar 6, 20242 min read
The Importance of Practicality in Effective, Inclusive Teaching
Cutting through the noise and stripping back to what's crucial I know first-hand how overwhelming it can be when leading a department,...
Anna Leaman
Mar 6, 20246 min read
Key Strategy: Collaborative learning
Helpful for all, crucial for your learners speaking EAL Collaboration is a highly successful approach to teaching for enhancing the...
Anna Leaman
Jan 19, 20243 min read
Work smarter, not harder - be collaborative
When you as a teacher collaborate and work together with your colleagues, you create a more cohesive and effective learning environment.
Anna Leaman
Jan 19, 20242 min read
How well do you know your students?
Knowing your students is crucial to get the best from them As we come to the end of the first full term, we thought it would be a great...
Anna Leaman
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Why having a robust, inclusive mainstream curriculum should be a baseline expectation
Cultivating an inclusive curriculum is a necessity A robust, inclusive mainstream curriculum is the backbone of any successful...
Anna Leaman
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Reflections on Teacher Recruitment and Retention: Beyond Financial Incentives
As we navigate the complex landscape of teacher recruitment and retention in the UK (and internationally), it's crucial to take a moment...
Anna Leaman
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Unlocking Inclusive Teaching: Seeing Your Curriculum Through EAL Learners' Eyes
Welcome to a new academic year, filled with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of your students. As teachers and leaders,...
Anna Leaman
Sep 14, 20234 min read
Ensuring a Smooth Return: Preparing for an Inclusive School Year as you Check-out for Summer
As the school holidays approach, teachers and school leaders eagerly anticipate a well-deserved rest, allowing them to recharge after a...
Anna Leaman
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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