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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 12d

Meet our second sponsor! Global Community Schools look for the top ingredients for transformative multilingual schooling. They’re selling their inspiration for free in an ideas exchange, and are looking for achievable, impactful, sustainable actions. #EAL #inclusion
www.globalcommunityschools.co.uk

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 12d

Meet one of our exhibitors!
Library 4 Multilinguals recognises that literacy is what allows children to not only learn more and get indulged into captivating stories, but it is the tool that helps them truly connects with their heritage.
#naldic #EAL #literacy
www.library4multilinguals.com

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 16d

How can we help young bilingual learners feel confident in their writing? At Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy, we started with sentence structure, and Colourful Semantics (CS) made all the difference.
Read our latest #blog post
naldic.org.uk/colourful-se...

Colourful Semantics in Action: Supporting Year 1 Bilingual Writers - NALDIC

How can we help young bilingual learners feel confident in their writing? At Whitehall Nursery and Infant Academy, we started with sentence structure, and

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 19d

Meet Across Cultures, one of our Gold #conference Sponsors!
Across Cultures offers a world-renowned service that partners with teachers to share the knowledge, skills and resources needed to support their #EAL learners within the demands of an evolving world.
www.axcultures.com
#SEND #assessment

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 21d

Meet our Gold #conference Sponsor!
#Twinkl EAL celebrates multilingualism and fosters inclusivity with expertly crafted resources. With over 50 years experience in #EAL, their team ensures that users of EAL at all proficiency levels feel supported.
#teachingresource
www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/in...

NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 23d

NALDIC hosts regular professional development events and trainings around the country, promoting best practice in the teaching and learning of EAL and multilingual students through these activities. Open to NALDIC non-members and members.
naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/c...
#Naldic #CPD #EAL

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 26d

Meet our Platinum #conference Sponsor!
Password’s language testing evaluates multilingual students’ ability to access mainstream curricula, and their language proficiency within the social and academic context of the school.
www.englishlanguagetesting.co.uk
#NALDIC #conference #language #EAL

NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · 29d

See more here naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...
And see you at the #naldic conference in November!
#EAL

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Sep 2

Back to school wishes to the NALDIC community!

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 30

#NALDIC 's Regional and Special Interest Groups are spaces where you can share your practice and meet local and global colleagues working with #EAL
RIG and SIG mailing lists and meetings are open, for free, to members and non-members.
naldic.org.uk/rigs-and-sigs/

RIGs and SIGs - NALDIC

For a list of upcoming RIGs and SIGs meetings CLICK HERE Regional Interest Groups Coordinator… Read more → For a list of upcoming RIGs and SIGs meetings CLICK HERE Regional Interest Groups Coordinator...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 26

"Normalising Children's Diverse Language and Literacies in Primary Schools in England"
Read the full article on page 21 of the latest #EAL Journal
naldic.org.uk/publications...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 23

Calling #teachers and #researchers!
Share your work around #assessment at our #conference in November!
naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 16

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 13

What does a #language friendly #lesson look like? Read more about this by #EAL expert Jonathan Bifield on page 30 of the latest #NALDIC EAL Journal
naldic.org.uk/publications...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 9

Share your work around assessment of #EAL pupils at our upcoming #conference (in #Leeds and online)

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 7

Elfi Troi shares her experience of participating in a cross-curricular poetry and art project designed to foster ecological awareness and celebrate linguistic diversity among students.

Read all about it on page 25 of the latest #EAL Journal
naldic.org.uk/publications...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Aug 4

How do you assess your #EAL pupils? Join our #conference in November to learn more!
naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 26

The #naldic #conference in November in #Leeds is all about #assessment.

Assessment of #EAL, #homelanguages , #curriculum.

Assessment by #teachers and #peers.

#summative and #formative

We hope to see you there or #online.

naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 23

NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 19

"A child's linguistic repertoire is dynamic; its elements might change over time, reflecting the child's diverse experiences with language."
Read more in our latest #EAL Journal
naldic.org.uk/publications...
#naldic

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 16

"The Possibilities of Hope – ethical shaping of teaching and learning encounters"
Read our latest policy statement, taken from this month's EAL Journal
naldic.org.uk/activism/
#naldic #hope #ethics #EAL

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 12

Did you read the article in the latest #EAL Journal by Anna Czebiolko?
The EAL Grammar Tool is now also on our #practice page as a learning capsule, with a video and downloadable handout #resource.
naldic.org.uk/practice/lea...
#cpd #languagelearning #naldic

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 10

The latest #EAL Journal has shipped!
Read more about it here naldic.org.uk/publications...
#naldic #diversity #literacies

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 7

Looking for some #CPD these summer holidays for your #EAL practice?

"Understanding Multilingual Children's Language Development" is a 3-week course endorsed by #NALDIC with @University of Reading. You’ll gain the skills to support and nurture multilingual children.

naldic.org.uk/practice/und...

Understanding Multilingual Children’s Language Development - NALDIC

FutureLearn online course This three-week course, from online provider FutureLearn working with the University of… Read more → FutureLearn online course This three-week course, from online provider Fu...

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NALDIC @naldic.bsky.social · Jul 4

How are you assessing your multilingual learners?
Come and share your practice at our annual #conference in November in #Leeds or #online
naldic.org.uk/events-cpd/a...

#naldic #EAL

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