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  • English as an Additional Language Service

    • Service Code: EALS1_A
    • GL Code: 32370
    • Cost:

      • Our service works in partnersip with your academy to improve the attainment, progress and wellbeing of pupils whose first language is not English (EAL pupils).

        We offer support that complements your provision and is flexible, effective and tailored both to your needs and to those of your pupils.

        Key Benefits

        • Improved attainment results for EAL pupils.
        • Teaching and support from our specialist team.
        • Successful transitions for pupils across academic phases.
        • Advice from specialist staff on any EAL issues.
        • Higher levels of successul transition to Key Stage Five

        Testimonials

        "I have found the EAL teacher's support and contribution to my children's learning invlauable.  They are so pleased to see her and so am I."

        Teacher, Oakwood School.

        "Overall a 5 star service was delivered that should see the student achieving a 'C' or above at GCSE when he was floundering at an 'E' grade before her support."

        Hailsham Community College

        "..an excellent service - the EALS teacher has been superb."

        South Downs Special School

        Service Details

        We offer:

        • initial assessment and support for newly arrived pupils;
        • specialist one-to-one, small group and in-class support, including English language tuition, from qualified experienced teachers;
        • advice on and delivery of literacy and numeracy intervention programmes;
        • curriculum and pastoral support;
        • transition support for EAL pupils;
        • assisted access to education;
        • personalised tuition and support for internal assessments and external qualifications, including community language and alternative English exams;
        • access to bilingual support officers, covering many of the most widely spoken languages, including one-to-one support and home school liaison;
        • resources to support a culturally reflective curriculum;
        • provision of dual language dictionaries and books, English language learning materials, and differentiated resources for curriculum areas;
        • advice and bespoke training, including advice on statutory obligations related to EAL pupils for all staff including support staff, teachers, governors and senior management;
        • preparation for Ofsted inspection;
        • participation in multi-agency working including writing reports for statutory purposes.