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Understand English as an additional language (EAL)

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In this tutorial you will learn:

About the effects of transitions and significant life events on a child's life
The importance of understanding how to support ‘looked after’ children
That another group of children that may need extra support are those who are learning in a language that isn’t their mother tongue

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Click to read ‘Supporting children learning English as an additional language’ by the department formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Click to read ‘5 Tips to support children with EAL’ on the Early Years Careers website.
Click to read ‘Embedding cultures and diversity within an early years setting and supporting children learning English as an additional language’ by Cumbria County Council.
Click to read ‘Distinguishing the difference: SEN or EAL?’ by Susan Rosamond, Imtiaz Bhatti, Marion Sharieff, Karen Wilson.
Find and read ‘EAL in the Early Years’ by Anita Soni, published by Bloomsbury. NB. You do not need to buy this book, it may be available online or to borrow from your local library service.
Click to read ‘English as an Additional Language Pupils and SEN’ by Stockport Ethnic Diversity Service.
This document is called ‘Language needs or special needs? The assessment of learning difficulties in literacy among children learning English as an additional language: a literature review’ and is by Tony Cline and Tatheer Shamsi. Click to read the ‘Introduction’ and other sections relevant to your role.

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