English as an Additional Language

Useful links and publications

Research
Research into the writing of pupils at Key Stage 2 who use English as an Additional Language and who are defined as "advanced learners" in that they have been in the UK for at least five years. Follow the link to access the full report. http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/research/data/uploadfiles/RR586.pdf 

Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA)
The QCDA has published "A Language in Common: Assessing English an additional language". This document covers key points relating to the assessment of children learning EAL including assessment scales linked to English national curriculum levels, guidance and exemplifications. You can access the document by visiting http://www.qcda.gov.uk

The QCDA's ''Pathways to Learning for New Arrivals'' aims to help teachers respond to the needs of pupils newly arrived from overseas. 
http://www.qcda.gov.uk/7526.aspx

Secondary
The Secondary area of the National Strategies website has a number of documents which provide guidance for teachers on teaching curriculum subjects to pupils for whom English is an additional language.
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/195350

Ofsted
Ofsted produce a number of publications which focus on EAL, including 'More advanced learners of English as an additional language in secondary schools and colleges' (March 2003). Visit the Ofsted site to download the document.

NALDIC
This is an organisation whose membership is largely drawn from teachers and practitioners working with pupils for whom English is an additional language. The website outlines role of this organisation, their publications and membership details.
http://www.naldic.org.uk/

National Literacy Trust
This website includes an area which focuses on Ethnic minority issues and English as an Additional Language.
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/database/ealindex.html

EAL Induction training for teaching assistants
This module supplements the induction training for TAs for those TAs involved in supporting pupils for whom English is an additional language.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/2690/EAL%20Trainer%20Module.pdf (PDF 314 KB).