Even as a regular visitor from Bristol, the excitement of a trip to ‘the Big Smoke’ surprises me every time; on Saturday 18th November, there was a further feeling of anticipation as I ventured to my first ever NALDIC conference at Kings College, London. I was not alone, however. Always keen to spend time with Read more about My First NALDIC Conference – Catherine Brennan[…]
Learning Village – online EAL resources for learners aged 6-14 years old Better Bilingual is currently working in partnership with several primary and secondary schools in Bristol and North Somerset to pilot and support with the implementation of ‘The Learning Village’ This comprehensive online English language resource has been developed by author /director Caroline Scott Read more about Learning Village[…]
Benefits of using First Language (L1) to support learning “The use of the first language does much to maintain confidence and self-esteem because it is a signal that the classroom includes the child. It says: ‘We accept your language and – by implication – your family, your ethnicity and your culture.’” (Learning to Learn in Read more about Benefits of using First Language to support learning[…]
EAL Funding – latest information – January 2018 When working with individuals or groups of teachers in schools or in the context of CPD delivery, we at Better Bilingual are often asked about funding sources to support schools to meet the needs of bilingual learners. Here is the latest available information….. Schools revenue funding – Read more about EAL Funding Updates[…]
Considering a school EAL policy Most schools will have a number of policies which have relevance to the teaching, learning and well-being of EAL learners. Foremost of these will be the Equality and diversity policy. Schools in the UK have a statutory obligation under the Equality Act (2010) to promote equality of opportunity for pupils Read more about Model EAL policy for schools[…]
Changes to the DfE Census requirement for the assessment of English Language Proficiency NALDIC’s Position – School Census Returns: “…nationality should not be conflated with EAL proficiency. They are separate issues…” Full statement here Cutting EAL check from census will harm pupils, DfE told Removing the assessment of English proficiency from school census is Read more about Changes to the DfE Census requirement for the assessment of English Language Proficiency[…]