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EAL (English as an additional language)

Pupils who come to school with little knowledge of English need every encouragement to learn quickly in order not to miss out on their classroom learning. They may also need additional pastoral support, and creating an environment in the school which encourages the appreciation of international diversity will help put pupils at ease.

NALDIC's extensive study into EAL students in the UK, entitled EAL: Induction and withdrawal in secondary schools can be read in full online.
http://www.naldic.org.uk/

You can find a checklist of key points to consider when dealing with pupils learning English as an additional language (EAL).
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /teachinginengland/detail.cfm?id=409

The National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum (NALDIC) website provides a comprehensive background on EAL/ESL in schools today.
http://www.naldic.org.uk