Introduction to Supporting Pupils with EAL

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This short course is aimed at people working or volunteering in the Children and Young People’s workforce, including Teaching Assistants. It will complement other courses and qualifications offered by Lifelong Learning. The course provides basic knowledge and an introduction to how to support children who have English as an additional Language.
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Open Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements however you will be required to produce some written work.
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Open Assessment

There is no formal assessment and no examination.  You will complete an initial assessment and your progress on the workshop will be monitored through participation of tasks and completion of a self-assessment at the end. This process allows us to discuss your progress from enrolment to completion of the workshop and helps us to support you to achieve your goals and in planning the next step in your learning.
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Open Content

On completion of the course you will: Understand the importance of home languages for children developing English; Explain how to create a learning environment to support linguistic diversity; Understand how to work with families to support the development of English for children who have another home language; Explain how adults work in partnership with families to enable the creation of an inclusive environment to support children who have another home language.
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Open Progression

We offer a range of complementary courses with and without a qualification to support your development. Your tutor will discuss your next steps with you and you will have access to a Careers Adviser from National Careers Service.
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Open General Fee Information

The course is subsidised by GMCA – please see our full fees policy at www.oldham.gov.uk/lifelong. If course fees are more than £70 you can pay by instalment . We do not give refunds if you withdraw and you will remain liable for any outstanding instalments.
Prosp Fees
PX-M00056A
27/02/2020
13/03/2020
09:30
Thursday
2.50 hrs per wk
3 weeks
47.25
OLDHAM LIBRARY & LIFELONG LEARNING CTR