Monday 7 December 2026 – 12:30 – 13:30
Cost: From £55
Location: Online
Content overview:
Provision for EAL learners varies from school to school. Many make additional, tailored provision but much learning continues in the mainstream curriculum and therefore requires clear communication and teamwork from different staff across a school. The role of EAL coordinator is, at first glance, to manage the additional provision, including additional specialist staff, and promote EAL learning needs across the mainstream curriculum, providing support, updates and training to relevant colleagues. This broad role can often be misunderstood; this webinar will establish best practice recommendations for an integrated and comprehensive EAL coordinator role in mainstream education.
Learning outcomes:
- Working with colleagues to develop understanding and resources across the full curriculum
- Interpreting data and knowing your students
- Promoting knowledge and understanding of linguistic and cultural variations within the school community.
Speaker:
Iva Miteva
Iva Miteva is an experienced EAL and Multilingualism Specialist with over 18 years’ experience supporting multilingual learners from diverse linguistic, cultural and educational backgrounds. She has taught English as an Additional Language and led whole-school EAL provision as Head of EAL in both primary and secondary schools. Iva holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management. She is passionate about promoting multilingualism, inclusive practice, and ensuring learners’ home languages are recognised as valuable assets that enrich learning and academic success.
