Understand English as an additional language (EAL)
‘What is scaffolding for EAL learners’ produced by BTCEducation.
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- ‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ by the Department for Education
- ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’ by the Department for Education
- ‘EYFS and EAL’ on the NALDIC website
- ‘English as an additional language and SEN’ by the TDA
- ‘EAL or SEN?’ by Lisa Kalim writing for SEN Matters magazine
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- 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.
- Think And Challenge
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