English as an additional language (EAL)
Introduction
Bilingual learners are learners who regularly use a language other than English in their daily lives. In Scottish schools there are many children learning English as an Additional Language. Learners who have English as an Additional Language are entitled to equal access to the curriculum in order to achieve their true potential.
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Practice is continually evolving and, as a result, includes new and innovative ideas. Please contact us with your examples of exciting and innovative practice.
Resources
Learning in 2 (+) languages
Original publication and new resources to help staff in educational establishments understand the strengths and development needs of bilingual learners.
SEALCC Toolkit: Evidence of Good Practice in Supporting Bilingual Learners
This document should be used as a self evaluation tool by teachers, schools, and local authority managers. It should be used in conjunction with HGIOS Inclusion and Equality Part 4:Evaluating educational provision for bilingual learners and HGIOS3.
EAL Profile of Competence (Primary)
A detailed description of the skills and competencies associated with primary stages of additional language acquisition across the 3 lines of development of language described in Curriculum for Excellence.
EAL Profile of Competence (Secondary)
A detailed description of the skills and competencies associated with secondary stages of additional language acquisition across the 3 lines of development of language described in Curriculum for Excellence.
Educational Law Unit legal advice for pupils
A range of legal advice leaflet for pupils produced in 13 different languages.
Including young people with speech and language impairments in secondary school
This Guide focuses on pupils who have a specific difficulty with speech, language and communication. Teachers of pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may also benefit from the guidance offered.
Talk Scotland
A practical toolkit for engaging those with communication support needs.
Languages for life
Languages for life provides guidelines for educational establishments that are seeking to promote the confidence of bilingual children.
Sharing practice
Support systems for bilingual pupils in British Columbia
Irene Wishart visits British Columbia to compare their support systems for bilingual pupils with those we have here in Scotland.
Dalry Primary lucky to be inclusive
Dalry Primary School celebrates the benefits of embracing pupils from non-English-language-speaking countries.
Supporting vulnerable children during lunch breaks
Chirnside Primary created a project to support vulnerable groups, included some with English as an additional language, those with relationship difficulties and those who were excluded from the playground due to constant aggressive behaviour.
Stepping stones to a smooth transition
The Falkirk Bilingual and Traveller Pupil Support Service supports pupils, their schools and families to cope with the transition to a different culture, language and school system.
Learning from USA - Page Scholarship visit
An English as an Additional Language teacher explores teaching methods in the USA catering for pupils whose first language is not English.