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EAL Support, Health and Wellbeing

FEW STEPS FOR INCLUSION OF A NEWLY ARRIVED BILINGUAL PUPIL

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ADMISSION

The school management team can organise  an enrolment meeting with the EAL coordinator, an interpreter, and a family member to welcome the new pupil. The aim is to gather vital personal information and identify the pupil’s needs.

ASSESSMENT

Assess and record first and English languages development on arrival and again at the end of the induction programme, when the pupil will have settled in.

HOW TO MAKE A FRIENDLY VISUAL TIMETABLE

It is important to adopt a consistent  and appropriate symbol system  according to the age  and stage of language development of the new arrival,  such as photos, pictures or drawings with words.

imageThe cards above are displayed on the pupil’s desk from left to right, but they can also be displayed on the board from top to bottom.

TOUR IN THE SCHOOL

The pupil will be glad to visit key locations such as the classroom,  the toilets and the lunch area.  A peer who speaks the same language of the new arrival can be very supportive and explain the school routine.

PROMOTE A SENSE OF BELONGING

Label a tray or a locker as well as a place to hang their coat with his or her name.

A PLACE IN THE CLASSROOM

Pupils with EAL need good role models, face the class teacher and the board.

CIRCLE TIME

It is a good way to introduce the new pupil and encourage everybody to  try the pupil’s first language.

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ACCESS THE CURRICULUM

Encourage the pupil to use their first language.

COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES

Plan a variety of group activities that promotes engagement and participation of everybody in the classroom including the new arrival.

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WRITING IN THE FIRST LANGUAGE

Encourage the learner with EAL to write their work in their first language if literacy skills in their first language is developed.

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READING

When possible provide dual language books with visual support as well as a dictionary or electronic translator and pair the learner with a fluent peer for reading.

MATHS

Pupils with EAL can do maths at the same rate as other pupils of their age. Ensure that there is an effective learning environment by:

*giving demonstration;

*using visual displays;

*being aware of language demands;