Best Practice for EAL (English as an Additional Language) children in the EYFS

Delivered by:

Ethnic Minorities and Travellers Achievement Service (EMTAS)

Audience:

EYFS Practitioners

Course description:

The session will empower early year’s practitioners to work effectively with newly arrived EAL children and parents. It will highlight the key strategies and principles to build those vital home/school relationships and other important issues such as the use of the mother tongue.

Outcomes:

• To learn about what the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Guidance states about supporting young children (0-5yrs) and families with English as an additional language
• To develop a greater understanding of the importance of a seamless transition process and working in partnership with parents and other professionals
• To raise awareness of the crucial role of the adult in developing and extending children’s communication, language, learning and development
• To explore different resources and environmental adaptations that can support EAL children and families in the EYFS. 

Course length:

3 hours

Pre-course requirements:

None

Numbers:

25

Cost:

£25

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