All training and support to deliver the NELI programme is provided online, hosted on FutureLearn. There are no live elements so staff can begin when they like and do as much as they can at any time – an hour in one go or just ten minutes; it always picks up where they left off.
The NELI courses are:
The staff delivering the NELI programme to pupils need to complete all three courses and are encouraged to access the NELI Support Hub. The class teachers are required to complete Course 1.
All three courses have been certified by the CPD Certification Service and can be used as evidence of Continued Professional Development. Completion of all three courses will mean you are a fully trained NELI practitioner.
“I have now completed the NELI course and I must say I have been really impressed at its content and feel I have gained much knowledge.” Eilleen F
“This just so well set out. The course and the people involved are so supportive and there have been some fantastic comments which we can use.” Carol M
“The course has been extremely beneficial and will undoubtedly contribute our efforts to deliver the NELI programme for our children.” Mohamoud Mohamed A
This course covers the fundamental aspects of understanding and supporting language development, as well as an overview of the NELI programme. It includes details of how to complete your pupil assessments using LanguageScreen to select pupils for the intervention part of NELI. Course 1 takes 4-5 hours to complete.
Here is Dr Gillian West, one of the developers of the NELI programme, introducing Course 1.
The second course looks at the structure of the group and individual sessions that make up the intervention as well as the resources and activities involved in the programme. Course 2 takes 4-5 hours to complete.
Here is Dr Gillian West, one of the developers of the NELI programme, welcoming Teaching Assistants to the second NELI training course.
This final short course presents new activities introduced in the second 10 weeks of the intervention around phonological awareness to complement your existing phonics teaching in the classroom. Course 3 takes around 2 hours to complete.
Here is Dr Gillian West, one of the developers of the NELI programme, introducing the new elements introduced in the second part of NELI.
The NELI Support Hub is available for you to access in your own time, and provide a place for all those involved in the NELI Programme to ask questions, share tips and discuss NELI with fellow NELI practitioners.
Here is Dr Gillian West, one of the developers of the NELI programme, introducing the resources available to the NELI community of practitioners on the NELI Support Hub.
Have you already completed the NELI training and keen to refresh your knowledge? Take a look at our NELI Refresher Course.
