Inclusive Practice for Neurodiversity in the English classroom.
A series of 4 sessions to support neurodivergent learners in the English classroom.
This is a series of 4 practical sessions of 1.5 hours each. The sessions are aimed at new and experienced ESOL and English teachers. Participants will come away with an awareness of the signs of neurodiversity in learners, some practical support strategies and links to a large number of teaching, learning and assessment resources. Book on sessions individually or buy one ticket for all 4 sessions.
Session 1: Inclusive Practice for Neurodiversity - Awareness.
15th April 26, 3.30 - 5pm. (£20 + booking fee).
Key awareness training on neurodiversity, co-occurrence and common challenges in the classroom:
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The main neurodiversity types we see in our ESOL classes.
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The challenges faced by each neurodivergent type.
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Co-occurrence and the need for inclusive practices.
Session 2: Inclusive Practice for Neurodiversity - Teaching and learning strategies.
22nd April 26, 3.30 - 5pm. (£20 + booking fee).
Key awareness training on neurodiversity and strategies to use in the English classroom:
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Strategies for common challenges in neurodiversity.
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Support for the development of all 4 skills in English.
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Spaced learning and flipped classroom techniques for ND.
Session 3: Inclusive Practice for Neurodiversity - ND needs and ALS support.
29th April 26, 3.30 - 5pm. (£20 + booking fee).
Key awareness training on the support needs of ND learners and adjustments:
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ND learners needs and ALS support (adjustments and funds).
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Communicating support.
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Formative Assessment & reviews.
Session 4: Inclusive Practice for Neurodiversity - The ND exam experience.
6th May 26, 3.30 - 5pm. (£20 + booking fee).
Key awareness training on the study skills and support needs of ND learners in exams:
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Support before, during and after assessment or exams.
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Improving study and exam skills.
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Navigating exam stress.
To book for all 4 sessions (£70 + booking fee), click this separate link ⬇️.
These CPD sessions are accredited through:
Teaching Pre-entry and Low-level Literacy ESOL Learners
Course description:
This is a practical blended course of around 14 hours (4 x 2-hour live online sessions and independent study in between). The course is aimed at new and experienced ESOL teachers. To gain a certificate, participants are expected to complete tasks, reflections and are encouraged to share with peers. Participants will come away with original resources and links to a large number of teaching, learning and assessment materials.
The course contents include:
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The effects on learning if you are pre-entry.
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A supportive classroom environment.
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Teaching listening and speaking skills.
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Supporting with reading and writing skills with a number of teaching approaches.
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Examining the sub-skills of reading and writing.
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Trauma and its effect on learning.
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Practical, authentic resources and signposting to existing free resources.
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Mixed level classes, adaptive teaching and spaced learning.
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Digital skills for the low-level classroom.
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Teaching pronunciation.
This course is now extended to 4 weeks to include more activities, practical sharing and collaboration. (£110 + booking fee).
The next opportunity to attend this course starts in February 2026. To book, please follow the booking link below ⬇️:
Evening course, starting 3rd February 2026. Dates and times:
Session 1 - Tuesday 3rd February 5pm - 7pm
Session 2 - Tuesday 10th February 5pm - 7pm
Session 3 - Tuesday 24th February 5pm - 7pm
Session 4 - Tuesday 3rd March 5pm - 7pm
This course is accredited by:
This course is planned to run regularly, so keep your eye on this page. Alternatively, to register your interest in any future iteration of this course, please complete this enquiry form. Thank you.
