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Plenary event- Expert panel discussion and Q&A on ESOL in devolved authorities.

These notes summarise the Expert Panel Discussion and Q&A on ESOL in Devolved Authorities, highlighting key points, questions and insights shared during the plenary event.

A1- Cathy Clarkson and Kathryn Sidaway- What Works in ESOL? Evidence From and For Your Classroom 

A3- Judy Kirsh- Using a Language Experience Approach to develop literacy

A5 / B2- Gemma de la Cruz Duffy - AI in the ESOL Classroom: Challenges and Opportunities

A6- Sheila Mulvenney- How the neuroscience of trauma helps us understand behaviour

A7- Jenny Stacey- A triad approach for teaching  (ESOL) Maths  Guide to first language interference

A9 - Exploring ESOL for Work- Lauren Saunders

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B4- Sam Pepper - Differentiating and Responding to Learner Needs at Pre-Entry Level 

B6- Miguel Silva and Dr Philida Schellekens- Education Policy and its Impact on ESOL Provision

B7- Mary Osmaston -  Using students' other languages

Saturday Keynote- Emily Bryson- From ESOL classroom to the world: inspiring voices that make an impact 

NATECLA AGM 2025

C4- Mary Begley and John Zavos- Exploring & Belonging (ExBe): An ESOL perspective on local heritage

C6- Michaela Hendriks- The Resilient Classroom 

D5- Lucilia Branco-  Climate Change and Inequality: Collaborative Action in the ESOL Classroom

D7- Sheila Mulvenney -  Phonics- who needs it?

D8- Anne Reardon-James- Reflective Practices: The Key to Innovative Teaching and Enhanced Learning

E1- Tony Rawlinson- Backwards Planning

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E3- Liz Joiner- Teaching Writing in the ESOL Classroom

Saturday Keynote- Emily Bryson- From ESOL classroom to the world: inspiring voices that make an impact