In this webinar, English as an Additional Language (EAL) consultant and language specialist Sejal Payne will provide lots of practical ideas for helping EAL children settle into their new early years environment. Sejal will explore issues such as:

• Getting to know EAL children
• Making sure they are comfortable in the setting
• Integrating them with other non-EAL children
• Planning appropriate activities
• Communicating with new parents.

About the speaker

Sejal Payne is an education consultant and trainer specialising in English as an Additional Language and language development, equalities and inclusion, and black and ethnic minority achievement. She has over two decades of experience of working and supporting children in the early years and primary and sectors is an accredited trainer for both Talk Volunteer and the Strengthening Families & Strengthening Communities programme. Sejal recently formed a training partnership with Kim Benham – S&S Training Partners – to offer bespoke training and support to practitioners in the early years sector.