The EAL service provides advice and guidance for schools to enable them to support children and young people for whom English is an additional language in response to EAL pupils’ diverse learning needs.
Important Notice Due to the current situation, and following national guidance, it is best to contact our team via the email address provided:- eal@northumberland.gov.uk Messages will be checked regularly and we will get back to you as soon as we possibly can. Support is offered for beginners and early stage learners up to advanced bilinguals who require intervention to raise their attainment. Support at initial Welcome meetings, parent booklets translated into first language and termly newsletters to keep schools updated are offered as part of the service.
The service accepts requests for support from school staff only. To access support for individual pupils, you MUST complete the following form:
Schools who wish to request additional time, or schools who are not part of an SLA, may do so by completing the following form:
PRIVACY NOTICE: Information is stored according to Northumberland County Council’s policies and adheres to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Links to EAL resources: Refugee Resource padlet Admissions Resource padlet Assessment and Ofsted Advice padlet Induction padlet Early Years padlet Sensory Support padlet Resources padlet Supporting Ukrainian Refugees in School The EAL Hall of Fame CONTACT US: LINT EAL Team Leads: Katherine Jessett Office Manager: Lynne Lowes Telephone: 01670 624854 Email: eal@northumberland.gov.uk
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