Assessment and monitoring
Our EAL (English as an Additional Language) pupils are closely monitored for their progress in the curriculum and their acquisition of English. We use an EAL proficiency assessment framework to track each pupil’s individual progress. This information subsequently informs the EAL support that we put in place for each child.
Provision and resources
We provide support in each class for our EAL pupils at the level they can access, this includes using visuals, translated materials and intervention support to boost vocabulary and communication as required. We use a variety of translated resources across school to support our pupils, including bilingual books, multi-language dictionaries and Google translate.
EAL Buddies
Whenever we have a newly arrived pupil they are buddied up with a classmate in order that they settle into school life and feel welcomed in to Underhill. We also run a peer readers scheme where children from another class will come to read with EAL pupils.
Language of the month
Each month we celebrate and learn about a different language. We warmly welcome any involvement from parents and families and encourage them to get involved, however big or small the contribution.
Bilingual staff
Our staff who speak more than one language read stories to classes in their language to help celebrate diversity.
How you can help your child
- Listen to English songs
- Watch English TV
- Read comics/magazines
- Do fun things after school where you can practice English
- Read books in English and Home Language
- Encourage your children to develop hobbies and interests
- Make friends with English speaking people
- Read signs
- Talk about the school day with your child
- Develop home language