BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:881@ukfiet.org DTSTART:20260506T100000Z DTEND:20260506T100000Z DTSTAMP:20260420T093323Z URL:https://www.ukfiet.org/events/launch-of-language-responsive-education- the-british-councils-position-on-inclusive-language-policy-and-practice/ SUMMARY:Launch of language-responsive education: The British Council’s po sition on inclusive language policy and practice DESCRIPTION:6 May\, 10am BST\nREGISTER HERE \nThe British Council updated (2026) position outlines their commitment to promoting inclusive\, high-qu ality education which is contextually grounded and responsive to learners ’ linguistic realities.\nThis online event will be an opportunity to con sider approaches to languages and\, more specifically\, the role of Englis h within education systems. During the session\, the British Council will share the core messages of their updated position and there will be an exp ert panel discussion featuring a range of global speakers and perspectives \, as well as opportunity for discussion and Q&\;A.\nPanellists:\n\n Dr Mir Abdullah Miri\, Postdoctoral Research Associate\, University of Exete r\n Justine Sass\, Chief\, Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender E quality\, UNESCO\n Professor Ernest Kofi Favis\, Director-General\, Ghana Education Service\n Melina Rellán Barreiro\, Advisor\, Department of Educ ation\, Castilla y León\, Spain\n\nAcross the world\, students learn in v ery different linguistic contexts\, so there is no single model that fits every country. Rather than advising on whether or when education systems s hould switch to English in a specific country\, the British Council emphas ises that these decisions need to be made locally\, based on each context. They understand that these decisions are not purely based on language\, b ut shaped by economics\, politics\, culture and history. What matters most is how well education systems support learning. Where English is a langua ge of teaching and learning\, learners need strong foundations in both Eng lish and a familiar language\, teachers need the right training\, and scho ols need appropriate materials and assessments. Language is a fundamental consideration for policy\, curriculum\, assessment\, teaching and teacher education. The British Council believes that when education systems are mo re responsive to learners’ language realities\, education becomes more i nclusive and equitable\, and promotes more positive outcomes for all learn ers.\nDownload the full position paper here.\nYou are encouraged to pre-re ad it ahead of joining the launch event.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ukfiet.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/0 4/Language-responsive-education-6-5-26.jpg CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR