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The term “EAL” is used to describe a diverse and varied group of learners who speak English as an Additional Language. In England, such learners are defined as those who have been ‘exposed to a language at home that is known or believed to be other than English’ (Department for Education, 2019).
English as an Additional Language (EAL) pupils, from complete beginners to those with considerable fluency, will have varying degrees of difficulty in accessing the full curriculum and in achieving their full potential.
Goldington Academy is committed to providing an appropriate and high-quality education to all our pupils in school. We believe that all children, including those identified as having English as an Additional Language (EAL) have a common entitlement to a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum, which is accessible to them, and to be fully included in all aspects of school life.
Aims of the EAL provision
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To welcome and value the cultural, linguistic and educational experiences that pupils with EAL bring to the Academy.
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To implement academy-wide strategies to ensure that EAL pupils are supported in accessing the curriculum.
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To help EAL pupils to become confident and to acquire the English language skills they need to be able to fulfil their academic potential.
We believe that all pupils should be equally valued in our school. We will strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination, and to develop an environment where all pupils can flourish and feel safe. Our aim as a school is to provide high quality teaching that consider the diverse needs of our students. Our students may have a wide range of educational experiences and sometimes may temporarily require additional content, skills input and/or language development in order to fully access the curriculum.
The following are examples of how provision may be implemented:
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In class support for individuals or small groups with an additional teacher or Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
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Small group withdrawal to allow for greater focus with work planned and provided by the subject teacher
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Individual class support/individual withdrawal with work planned and provided by the subject teacher
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Scaffolding of resources (e.g. translation or alternative learning materials)
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Peer support
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Out of classroom interventions (Soundswrite, guided reading, etc.)
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Staff development/CPD training to implement more effective strategies
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Access to Specialist Teaching or other support services for advice on strategies, equipment and staff training.
Should you need more information about our EAL provision, please contact Miss L Castagnaro (castagnarol@goldington.beds.sch.uk).