EAL & ESOL
BackEnglish as an Additional Language (EAL) & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Our Department Vision
The vision for the English as an Additional Language (EAL) department is to create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the integration of EAL students into mainstream lessons while providing tailored support for those who require additional assistance.
The EAL department aims to foster a sense of belonging and ensure that all EAL students can fully participate in school life and feel part of wider society. Integration into mainstream lessons is a key focus, as it encourages social interaction and allows students with EAL to learn alongside their peers. This integration helps them develop language skills, build relationships, and enhance their understanding of British culture.
The EAL department collaborates closely with subject teachers, providing them with strategies to support EAL learners in their classrooms. This collaboration facilitates the inclusion of language and cultural considerations within mainstream lessons, enabling students to engage with the curriculum effectively.
For students who require additional support and are unable to initially access mainstream curriculum lessons due to language barriers, the EAL department provides targeted instruction. These lessons address their specific language acquisition needs, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills. The goal is to gradually transition these students into mainstream classes as they become more proficient in English.
The department promotes multicultural understanding, encourages interactions between EAL students and their peers. This contributes to a harmonious and inclusive school environment.
Furthermore, the EAL department intends to support the academic development of those students who are in mainstream lessons and identified by their teachers as having significant weaknesses or areas of improvement in skills of English such as handwriting, spelling, writing and reading comprehension.
The Curriculum Leader may be contacted via email enquiries@copthall.barnet.sch.uk
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| EAL provision |
| ESOL specification |
| Parent Guidance on Home Language |
