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?

Join FlashAcademy® for this 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

• Michelle Lawrence, Headteacher, Thistley Hough Academy

• Hollie O'Sullivan, Associate Assistant Headteacher - EAL and Reading, Shaw Education Trust

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