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Supporting EAL/MLL children and families in early years

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CategoryProfessional Development

Target audienceEarly Years PVI

CPD points0

Total hours2.5

Type1 session/s

CodeEYPVI0581

Aims

In this session, the aim is to offer practical advice on how to prepare your setting for MLL/EAL children and adding those extra little touches than can mean so much for anyone who is experiencing an unfamiliar environment. Join this training to learn more about how we can support children’s early speech, language, and communication via a responsive environment

This session uses video clips, group activities, written materials, and interactive discussions to support learning

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Summary

When we are working with MLL (Multi Language Learners) and EAL (English as additional language) children and families in the early years it’s important that all practitioners understand the different stages in which children with additional languages learn to speak. This half day session, will provide some simple strategies to help support MLL/EAL children to settle into your provision

Wed 09:45

Online meeting (Zoom) , cameras and microphones enabled, open forum for discussion , available on demand, SE1 2QH

Session 1: 15 July 2026 - >

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