Wednesday 11 November 2026 – 12:30 – 13:30
Cost: From £55
Location: Online
Content overview
Multilingualism is the use of more than one language by an individual or group of speakers. This webinar will explore the benefits of creating a multilingual school environment and fostering a culturally diverse educational community.
This webinar is ideal for practitioners who are passionate about promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity in their setting, even if they don’t speak multiple languages themselves. Whether you’re a teacher, pastoral lead, senior leadership or simply interested in creating a more diverse and inclusive school environment, this webinar is for you.
Training topics will include:
- Embracing multilingualism (benefits of a multilingual environment, fostering inclusion, supporting multilingual students academically and socially)
- Promoting multilingualism in the classroom (practical strategies and tips to promote multilingualism regardless of language skills)
- Creating a multilingual culture across school (celebrating linguistic diversity through school activities, events, signage, in boarding houses, working together)
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the impact of multilingualism on students’ learning and integration experiences
- Practical tools to integrate multilingualism in the classroom
- Tips and initiatives for promoting multilingualism across your school
- Recognising the importance of a multilingual approach to foster inclusivity and cultural appreciation.
Speaker:
Marijke Rivers-Andries, founder of Every Language Learner
Based in Bracknell. I’m an EAL specialist with 20 years of experience. Drawing on my own background as a language learner, I’m passionate about helping schools and families create inclusive spaces where every child feels they belong. Through training, consultancy, and tailored English programmes, I support multilingual learners to thrive and celebrate their full linguistic identities.
