The New Ofsted Inclusion Framework: What it Means for EAL Learners
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Webinar: The New Ofsted Inclusion Framework: What it Means for EAL Learners
In November 2025, Ofsted launched its new inspection framework, placing inclusion centre-stage for the first time. But what does this mean for EAL learners - and the educators supporting them?
In Apri 2026, FlashAcademy® hosted an expert-led webinar panel discussion exploring what teachers and school leaders need to know to get inspection-ready, while keeping EAL learners firmly at the heart of their approach.
Hear directly from Ofsted on inspection expectations, alongside a sector expert on embedding inclusive practice and school leaders responsible for implementing the new framework across their settings.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Understand what Ofsted inspectors expect to see in effective EAL provision
- Embed inclusive practices across the whole school
- Improve EAL learners’ experiences and outcomes through inclusive approaches
- Navigate common challenges and practical solutions when implementing the new framework
Speakers:
- Dr Nicole Ponsford, Founding CEO, The Global Equality Collective
- Mark Sims, former EAL lead for Ofsted
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Michelle Lawrence, Headteacher, Thistley Hough Academy
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Hollie O'Sullivan, Associate Assistant Headteacher - EAL and Reading
Shaw Education Trust
