English as an Additional Language Team (EAL) Supporting your school’s changing demographic
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A long-established and highly regarded professional service providing schools and academies with support around the inclusion, progress and attainment of the full range of EAL learners from those very new to English to those who are competent but not yet fluent. A service delivered by experienced EAL advisers, supporting schools effectively across every key stage. The advisers have a thorough understanding of local and national issues around EAL, are adaptable to meet your school’s context and current needs, and are readily available by phone or email.
What the service offers l A named professional as the link for each school l Responsive telephone and email support regarding EAL l Strategic consultancy support for headteachers and senior leadership teams l Operational support for Inclusions Managers, EAL Coordinators, teachers and teaching assistants l Access to high-quality EAL CPD courses and network meetings l Focused work around admission, induction and second language acquisition l Facilitation of accurate assessment of EAL learners working below age- related expectations l Advice around strategies to ensure that vulnerable EAL learners make progress l EAL health checks to support self- evaluation of provision and outcomes.
‘‘The EAL team are incredibly responsive and supportive in school. They are always at the end of the phone or email and ready to offer advice then and there.’’ - EAL Coordinator, Havering Primary School
Contact us: Carol Rockey | EAL Adviser | 01708 431 651 | carol.rockey@havering.gov.uk Michelle Wain | EAL Adviser | 01708 431 650 | michelle.wain@havering.gov.uk
For more information, please visit www.hes.org.uk or email support@hes.org.uk
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