We know that it can be a lonely job running EAL provision. There’s rarely enough time to meet today’s needs, let alone think about how you want to build your work for the future. That’s where we come in.
We make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, from tailored resources to expert advice and a friendly, active community to learn with.
Heddle started life in 2021, as the UK emerged from lockdown and the full impact on children’s language was becoming clear. Schools needed quick, effective strategies to recover children’s lost learning and we hit the road (and zoom) to share what we knew.
We worked with schools all around the UK and around the world, and it was clear that one-off events weren’t going to fill the need. Teachers could get tips, some resources and maybe a few strategies but nothing that made a sustained difference to their work … and lightened the load at the same time.
And so Heddle EAL was born: a simple, affordable platform where EAL teachers can share their expertise, anywhere and anytime.
We’re motivated by a simple belief: that every teacher should feel confident teaching EAL pupils. We believe that EAL teachers are extraordinarily special people, and by making sure that they are well equipped and well supported we can spread that confidence through the sector.
Our small team seeks out brilliant EAL teachers and works with them to create our courses and resources. If you have an idea for something we should cover, we’d love to hear from you!
Rob leads the team and makes sure our work has a solid foundation in evidence. He loves tricky questions so if there’s something that’s puzzling you, drop him a line!
Eleanor spends a lot of time talking to our members, making sure that our resources really serve their needs. She’s often the first person our members meet and she’s a great person to talk to if you have ideas for new courses.
Daisy is responsible for the gorgeous videos on our site. From selecting filming locations to post-production, she makes sure that our teachers’ expertise really shines.
Milena makes sure the courses we create meet the need of our members. If you have an idea for a course or resource, drop her a line.
Our community covers all regions of the UK and more than 20 countries internationally. Join for free and get resources, ideas and more, straight to your inbox.
