English as an additional language

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

This is a service available for all maintained schools provided through our contract with Babcock Education Services.

Advice, training and information on all aspects of teaching pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) will be provided. The aim of the service will be to enable pupils to reach their full potential in English Language so that they have equal access to the breadth of the National Curriculum.

Service description

New arrivals

• Ideas and strategies to help welcome a new bilingual pupil to your school and an initial meeting with parents.
• Working with newly arrived primary EAL pupils if necessary.
• Provide schools with information about silent period, top tips to support newly arrived primary EAL children.
• Secondary assessments – optional baseline assessments and ongoing assessments of English Language development.

Benefits to your school

This offer will support you to build the foundations and steps for bilingual learners and those new to English, enabling them to thrive and feel like they are included and valued in your school. This in turn will lead to better outcomes.