NALDIC meetings are a mixture of research and good practice, and a space for sharing resources and experiences in a safe and collaborative environment. They also provide updates on local, national and international events and current trends.
For a list of upcoming NALDIC events and meetings CLICK HERE
NALDIC Interest Groups
Regional and Special interest Groups are convened by NALDIC volunteers and provide free-of-charge CPD and networking opportunities.
RIGs and SIGs are open to members and non-members.
Regional Interest Groups Coordinator Dianne Excell
Special Interest Groups Coordinator Susan Stewart
We are always grateful for offers of help with organising or starting up regional groups, so if you are interested in collaborating, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Berkshire & Hampshire RIG
Convenors: Anna Tsakalaki, Sarah Coles, Karen Thomas
EAL Coordinators SIG
Convenors: Cherry Pearce & Christina Hingley
East Midlands RIG
Convenors: Caroline Bruce & Annie Kershaw
Early Years SIG
Convenors: Lynsey Weston & Sian Ansell
Independent Schools SIG
Convenor: Nandhaka Pieris
Initial Teacher Education SIG
Convenors: Fazana Farook & Susan Stewart
International Schools SIG
Convenors: Katharine Anderson & Lorna Caputo
Kent RIG
Convenors: Wendy Mackenzie & Bhupinder Gill
Newcomers & Refugees SIG
Convenors: Fiona Ranson & Kulwinder Maude
North & East London RIG
Convenor: Daniel Ayres
North East RIG
Convenors: Rashda Salamat & Diane Embley
South London RIG
Convenors: Krisztina Fogarasi
South West RIG
Convenors: Gail Forey
Teacher Educator SIG
Convenor: Fazana Farook
Yorkshire & Humber RIG
Convenor: Dianne Excell
Online spaces
EAL-Bilingual is a well-established discussion forum for people who work or are otherwise interested in English as an Additional Language (EAL), bilingual education, or associated topics. It’s mainly UK-based but we welcome engagement from all who are interested in this field. This group is managed by NALDIC.
NALDIC is also on