Rachel Oner (NATECLA)

Rachel Öner (she/her) is an Education Consultant, NATECLA Trustee and recent National Co-chair. Rachel is an ESOL and English consultant, teacher trainer, and writer who also specialises in support for learners with neurodiversity needs. Rachel, who is a Director of the CIC Neurodiversity in Education, has lived and professional experience of neurodiversity needs. She has worked with teachers in the UK and internationally to provide awareness in learning differences in education and upskill teachers. 

Rashal Ali and Tahmina Begum , Bromley by Bow Centre

NB a repeat of a session offered at Hackney College.

Anthea Wilson, ESB

Eve Shepherd (NATECLA)

Eve has been teaching ESOL and Functional Maths for nearly 20 years at a general FE college. Since 2019 she has worked as an Advanced Practitioner, responsible for CPD and coaching for teachers across the college. She has worked on several action research projects, including a Digital and Blended learning project with Greater Manchester colleges and an OTLA project investigating vocational provision for ESOL students. She loves using digital tools to support learning and is a certified Level 2 Google Educator.

A workshop for frontline workers who live or work in the borough of Tower Hamlets to help you support clients to be more energy efficient - saving money and the planet!

For support staff only

Anthea Wilson ESB

Michaela Hendricks

Rahil Mahmoudi

Join us for an engaging training session on Teaching in Context - a powerful approach to make learning more relevant, meaningful, and memorable for students. This session explores the difference between teaching content in isolation and embedding it in real-life, relatable scenarios. When we don’t teach in context, students often struggle to grasp why they’re learning certain concepts, which can lead to disengagement. Contextualised teaching helps bridge this gap by connecting academic content with students’ lived experiences, community issues, or practical applications.

In this session, we’ll explore why teaching in context matters, how it enhances student motivation and comprehension, and what strategies you can use to bring it to life in your classroom. We’ll share practical examples across different subjects, from using everyday situations to linking science topics to real-world challenges. You’ll also be guided through how to plan lessons that naturally incorporate context, making learning both impactful and inspiring.

Perfect for teachers of all subjects and levels.

Arvina Mungur

Sonja Smith

Jessica Morris

Eve Shepherd (NATECLA)

Eve has been teaching ESOL and Functional Maths for nearly 20 years at a general FE college. Since 2019 she has worked as an Advanced Practitioner, responsible for CPD and coaching for teachers across the college. She has worked on several action research projects, including a Digital and Blended learning project with Greater Manchester colleges and an OTLA project investigating vocational provision for ESOL students. She loves using digital tools to support learning and is a certified Level 2 Google Educator.

Eve Shepherd (NATECLA)

Eve has been teaching ESOL and Functional Maths for nearly 20 years at a general FE college. Since 2019 she has worked as an Advanced Practitioner, responsible for CPD and coaching for teachers across the college. She has worked on several action research projects, including a Digital and Blended learning project with Greater Manchester colleges and an OTLA project investigating vocational provision for ESOL students. She loves using digital tools to support learning and is a certified Level 2 Google Educator.

Rachel Oner (NATECLA)

Rachel Öner (she/her) is an Education Consultant, NATECLA Trustee and recent National Co-chair. Rachel is an ESOL and English consultant, teacher trainer, and writer who also specialises in support for learners with neurodiversity needs. Rachel, who is a Director of the CIC Neurodiversity in Education, has lived and professional experience of neurodiversity needs. She has worked with teachers in the UK and internationally to provide awareness in learning differences in education and upskill teachers. 

Rachel Oner (NATECLA)

Rachel Öner (she/her) is an Education Consultant, NATECLA Trustee and recent National Co-chair. Rachel is an ESOL and English consultant, teacher trainer, and writer who also specialises in support for learners with neurodiversity needs. Rachel, who is a Director of the CIC Neurodiversity in Education, has lived and professional experience of neurodiversity needs. She has worked with teachers in the UK and internationally to provide awareness in learning differences in education and upskill teachers. 

Rashal Ali and Tahmina Begum , Bromley by Bow Centre

Sonja Smith