{"id":393,"date":"2025-12-18T14:45:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T14:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/ealss\/?page_id=393"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:02:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T15:02:18","slug":"what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/ealss\/eal-in-eearly-years\/what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect When a New-to-English Child Joins Nursery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcoming a child who is new to English into a nursery setting requires sensitivity, patience, and an understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity. Below are key considerations and common observations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Settling-In Difficulties<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Silent Period:<\/strong> Many children experience a \u201csilent period\u201d where they listen and observe before attempting to speak English. This can vary in length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Variable Progression:<\/strong> Language acquisition and confidence develop at different rates; progress may not be linear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reluctance to Engage:<\/strong> Children may avoid group activities initially and prefer solitary or familiar tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliance on Familiar Objects:<\/strong> Comfort items or familiar routines can help reduce anxiety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use of First Language and Gesture:<\/strong> Expect children to communicate through their home language, gestures, or facial expressions before using English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Parental Engagement:<\/strong> Some families may be less involved due to language barriers or unfamiliarity with nursery practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Cultural Differences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical Contact:<\/strong> Some children may avoid physical contact for cultural reasons (e.g., shaking hands, being touched on the head).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eating Habits:<\/strong> They may prefer eating only with family members and feel uncomfortable eating with peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Playground Behaviour:<\/strong> Aggression can occur as a substitute for verbal communication when language is limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respect Gestures:<\/strong> Smiling when reprimanded may be a sign of respect, not defiance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toilet Arrangements:<\/strong> Some children may be unfamiliar with local toilet facilities and need guidance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approach to Activities:<\/strong> A more liberal, play-based approach may feel unusual or unsettling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Behavioural Observations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tiredness or Disinterest:<\/strong> Environmental adjustments, stress, and limited English skills can lead to fatigue or seeming disengagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reluctance to Answer:<\/strong> Children may only respond when certain of the correct answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Verbal Acknowledgement:<\/strong> Nodding does not always indicate understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respectful Smiling:<\/strong> Smiling during correction is often cultural, not mischievous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Expect When a New-to-English Child Joins Nursery Welcoming a child who is new to English into a nursery setting requires sensitivity, patience, and an understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity. Below are key considerations and common observations: 1. Settling-In Difficulties 2. 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