Free CPD - Multilingual reading support

Powys County Council currently support all schools with multilingual learners to access Giglets licences and CPD for staff and pupils. Want to know more then contact one of the team or Giglets contact below direct.

Supporting multilingual learners to develop reading skills – Professional Development Opportunity with Giglets

We are excited to announce a professional development training session aimed at supporting teaching staff in effectively utilising Giglets to enhance the learning experience of multilingual learners in your school.  We will be working with Ceri Jones, Education Professional Lead from Giglets.

Following the first two sessions, we will be organising drop in sessions for schools, to share their practice.

If you need any support of advice with Giglets, please contact one of the team or Gilgets direct on ceri.jones@giglets.com

About the CPD

During the session, the Education Engagement team will showcasing the enhanced features of Giglets, with its toolkit of engaging activities that can specifically benefit multilingual learners. The session has been thoughtfully designed to provide targeted support and promote linguistic development.

With Giglets, teachers can access a diverse range of texts and interactive materials, enabling them to create immersive learning experiences tailored to the needs of individual learners. The aim of the session is to empower your teachers to foster an inclusive environment that encourages multilingual learners' language acquisition and overall academic growth.

Multilingual Network Meetings - An information session for schools 

Thursday 14th September 2023 15:45 start

Agenda

This session is suitable for multilingual leaders/teachers or LSAs that support multilingual learners and we look forward to seeing you.

This session will be a joint partnership session with colleagues from Ceredigion.

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Giglets - supporting multilingual learners (Ceri Jones – Head of Education Engagement)

3. What barriers do multilingual learners have in our settings? New and existing (Discussion)

4. Supporting multilingual learners – new and existing (this will include pedagogy and resources updates)

5. Supporting trauma and emotional well-being  (resources and support)

6. Data and funding updates

7. Q and A

Click here to join the meeting 

Any questions please contact:

Sarah.court@powys.gov.uk

Specialist Teacher - Vulnerable Groups