NELI Programme – A quick guide to getting started

There are three primary components of the NELI Programme:

  1. LanguageScreen assessment
  2. NELI online training
  3. NELI Intervention and NELI resource pack

This is a quick guide to getting started with all three.

1: Assessing pupils with LanguageScreen

LanguageScreen is the quickest and most accurate way to assess children’s language skills and is the best way to identify those who would benefit from NELI, as well as other specialist support.

A web version of the LanguageScreen assessment is now available, so you no longer need to create and save QR codes for all your pupils. To begin an assessment, simply login to your OxEd portal and click the “Assess with LanguageScreen” button underneath the QR code to launch that child’s assessment in a browser. We recommend you use the web version of the assessment to ensure you are always using the most up-to-date version of LanguageScreen.

The videos below guide you through assessing your pupils. More detailed information is found in the FAQs.

Registering pupils for assessments

Getting ready to use LanguageScreen

Assessing children with LanguageScreen

2: Training your staff

NELI training is made up of three online courses and a support hub. More details on the specific training courses can be found here.

The staff delivering the NELI programme to pupils need to complete all three NELI courses. The class teachers are required to complete Course 1, so they can support those delivering the NELI intervention. The Support Hub provides a place for you to connect with other NELI practitioners and receive ongoing support throughout your NELI delivery.

You can register staff for the NELI training via your school’s account on the OxEd Portal or by contacting our Support Team.

Training

3: Preparing your NELI resources

NELI includes a comprehensive pack of physical resources to support with delivering the programme.

If this is your first year delivering NELI, or you have a new resource pack, you will need to cut up your resources and separate each session into its own labelled folder or wallet. This will ensure you can quickly access everything you need for a session. If you have delivered NELI before, take a moment to ensure all your resources are in their correct folder or wallet before you begin delivery.

Preparing NELI materials

In the Part 1 Teaching Handbook (p.26), there’s a list of the materials you’ll need for all of your NELI sessions. This includes the posters and extra items such as glue or sticky tack.

If you ever need to replace elements of your resource packs, such as new Best Listener badges or Ted’s Listening Rules posters, these can be downloaded here.

You are now ready to begin your NELI Group and Individual sessions. You can find a detailed step-by-step guide to the first few days and weeks to help you get into the rhythm of the NELI Programme here. Our Support Team are also on hand to support you every step of the way.

NELI Resources

Starting your NELI delivery

Once you have completed these 3 essential steps, you are ready to begin your NELI delivery. You can find a detailed step-by-step guide to the first few days and weeks of the NELI programme, to help get you in the swing of things.

You can also contact our Support Team at any time

Good luck!