English as an additional language
Ethnic minority pupils represent 70 per cent of the school
population, with more than 100 languages other than English
represented. The majority of these students are learning English as
an additional language (EAL) at the same time as studying different
subjects through the medium of English. The Language Development
Service is a specialist team of teachers and professionals who work
with schools to raise the achievement of ethnic minority
pupils.
Some schools may also have identified underachieving groups of
ethnic minority pupils for support.
We support schools with:
- the development of whole school provision to meet the needs of
ethnic minority pupils
- the teaching and learning of English as an Additional
Language
- meeting the needs of refugees, Travellers and underachieving
ethnic minority groups
- parental involvement and multi-agency working
- staff, curriculum and policy development
We also lead cross-service forums to:
- manage and coordinate provision for Travellers
EAL curriculum initiatives
We have developed curriculum initiatives for EAL learners
14 to 19 years who are at the early stages of learning
English.