17 Jul 2017
By Rehana Ahmed
HLS Summer Conference 2017 – A Great Success!

HLS Summer Conference 2017 – A Great Success!

Our Conference this year was a great success! The  focus was  on analysing and planning structured support for EAL learners that takes into account the demands of topics and academic English in subject areas. The Keynote was delivered by Jonathan Brentnall, EAL Adviser, and it was followed by a range of workshops. Jonathan’s workshop encouraged us to break down structures in the language we use across the curriculum – in order to analyse our expectations from students. Danny Diaz and Rehana Ahmed  aimed their workshop at Early Years and KS1. Their enthusiasm and passion was appreciated by participants, who shared…
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02 Feb 2017
By Rehana Ahmed
EAL IN THE MAINSTREAM CLASSROOM-PILOT PROJECT LAUNCH –

EAL IN THE MAINSTREAM CLASSROOM-PILOT PROJECT LAUNCH –

  Tuesday 31st January   saw the launch of Phase 2 of our National Project ‘EAL in the Mainstream Classroom’ in partnership with Challenge Partners and Lampton school. This 2 year Project focuses on improving the academic language of EAL pupils and on supporting classroom teachers. The aim is to share practical ideas and resources that benefit not only EAL pupils but also the whole class.  The EAL Project is being funded by the Education Endowment Foundation, the Bell Foundation and Unbound Philanthropy. Although the target curriculum on the course is History and Science, Phase 1 participants reported that the materials…
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10 Nov 2016
By Rehana Ahmed
EAL in the Mainstream Classroom Pilot Project starts in Swindon.

EAL in the Mainstream Classroom Pilot Project starts in Swindon.

The first Teachers to take part in the pilot EAL in the Mainstream Classroom project  met in Swindon yesterday. Manny Vazquez and Andy Harvey from Hounslow Language Service delivered  day 1 of the 3 day course. Sarah and Ron who are leading the Delivery Centre for the Swindon Teaching School Alliance were joined by colleagues Carol and Zarah from Ninestiles School in Birmingham and a group of teachers from the local area.  Once the pilot is completed, both Ninestiles and Swindon will be offering the programme more widely to their local schools. For more information contact  Rehana Ahmed at Hounslow…
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04 Nov 2016
By Rehana Ahmed
Hounslow Language Service at the Ninestiles Academy Trust Conference in October.

Hounslow Language Service at the Ninestiles Academy Trust Conference in October.

Manny Vazquez was recently invited to contribute to the Ninestiles Academy Trust Conference in Birmingham. His workshop aimed to equip teachers with the supportive strategies needed to raise the achievement of advanced EAL students. In an interactive session, participants studied samples of pupils writing and tried out activities to support improvement back in the classroom. They looked at a case study of an EAL student over the academic year, discussing how to assess their progress and develop their language. Manny focussed on the DfE codes and how to apply them to EAL students. Ninestiles were pleased that Manny’s work raised…
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06 Jul 2016
By Rehana Ahmed
EAL in the Mainstream Classroom – Project for Outside London

EAL in the Mainstream Classroom – Project for Outside London

  Following the successful GLA EAL Project in London,  Hounslow Language Service  now have a new Project with Challenge Partners and Lampton School. We have gained funding by EEF (Education Endowment Fund) for a 2 year Programme to support school led improvement through high quality teacher training. This programme aims to support EAL pupils in the mainstream classroom. It is designed to build expertise and capacity among classroom teachers so they can provide the best teaching and learning for EAL pupils, so reducing the need for specialist support. Classroom teachers will be provided with training in how to plan lessons…
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14 Jun 2016
By Rehana Ahmed
HLS Summer Conference 24th June at the Holiday Inn, Brentford Dock (note change of venue!)

HLS Summer Conference 24th June at the Holiday Inn, Brentford Dock (note change of venue!)

  We are celebrating our 5th Summer Conference by targeting a range of key issues for schools with EAL pupils. Steve Cooke, our Keynote Speaker, will address our questions in relation to EAL and the National Curriculum, which places an even greater emphasis on the teaching and learning of grammar. Workshops will include Early Years to Secondary levels and include: Language and Literacy through Stories, Raising the Bar, Teaching Grammar in Subject Contexts and Helping Students produce Extended Writing. Download Flyer
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17 May 2016
By Rehana Ahmed
Secondary Pre-ESOL Course Project in Hounslow

Secondary Pre-ESOL Course Project in Hounslow

An exciting new Project is taking place at Lampton School this term. Secondary age pupils, who are New Arrivals and are waiting for  a school place, are being given the opportunity to join a 12 week course aimed at improving their English in order to either join the Hounslow ESOL course or gain a place in school later in the year. HLS were commissioned by Hounslow Council to write the course materials which included 7 schemes of work for a range of subject areas and  provide 2 days training for the Tutors. The course will be monitored and overseen by HLS…
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29 Jan 2016
By Rehana Ahmed
CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) Video Conference with Cunardo School in Italy

CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) Video Conference with Cunardo School in Italy

CLIL equates to teaching the curriculum through English and has become very popular in European schools. HLS has had recent experience of delivering training for CLIL, for Spanish teachers and in the UK for a range of European teachers. Ten schools in Italy invited HLS to run a video training session for their English and Maths staff. Andy Harvey from Hounslow Language Service was  able to introduce the underlying principles of CLIL which include both content and language skills teaching. Our Italian colleagues gained a lot from this session and are hoping to book some follow up training with us…
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