\u201cScotland is home to hundreds of thousands of first, second
\nand third generation immigrants, as well as ethnic minority
\ncommunities, who have English as an Additional Language. It is
\ncrucial, therefore, that we value children\u2019s and young people\u2019s
\nhome languages and see these as a rich resource for learning,
\ndeveloping competences in the language of schooling. Through
\nsuch a rich range of home languages, we can also celebrate
\nthe linguistic and cultural heritage that bilingual learners bring
\nto the classroom and to the wider school community.\u201d<\/p>\n
– Learning in 2(+) Languages\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Currently over 20 languages are spoken in East Ayrshire including Polish, Russian, Arabic, Latvian, Chinese and Urdu.<\/p>\n Who are English as an Additional Language pupils?\u200b<\/p>\n The \u2018Learning in 2(+) Languages\u2019 report recognises that in order to promote achievement:\u200b<\/p>\n “Schools should build on pupils\u2019 learning and achievements, within and beyond school. Bilingual learners have a number of particular strengths including their experience of different languages. However, some will require additional support if they are to maximise their progress in school and achieve to their fullest potential. ”<\/p>\n Find the EAL Team leaflet\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cScotland is home to hundreds of thousands of first, second and third generation immigrants, as well as ethnic minority communities, who have English as an Additional Language. It is crucial, therefore, that we value children\u2019s and young people\u2019s home languages and see these as a rich resource for learning, developing competences in the language of … Continue reading English as an Additional Language<\/span> \n