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 — all designed by experienced teachers, grounded in research, and focused on impact.
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 close-knit 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!
Milena supports our community and makes sure members feel heard and connected. She loves turning feedback into action—so if you’ve got ideas, she’s all ears!
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.
Joanna draws on years of EAL experience and a passion for clarity to shape content, resources, and strategy for Heddle—she loves turning big ideas into practical tools for multilingual classrooms.
Sarah draws on years of international education experience to create and advise on content, resources, and strategy for Heddle—always keeping things practical and learner-focused.
Our community covers all regions of the UK and more than 30 countries internationally. Join for free and get resources, ideas and more, straight to your inbox.
