Northumberland County Council - English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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.

Request for Individual Support

The service accepts requests for support from school staff only. To access support for individual pupils, you MUST complete the following form:

Northumberland Inclusive Education Services 'Individual Request for Support' Form

The forms can be filled in electronically and emailed to the team, or printed and posted.

PLEASE NOTE: All requests for support require signed parental consent.

Whole School Request for Support

School staff should use this form to request training, whole class support, small group work, school development work, etc.

The form can be filled in electronically and emailed to the team, or printed and posted.

Northumberland Inclusive Education Services 'Whole School Request for Support' Form

Request for Additional Days

Schools who wish to request additional time, or schools who are not part of an SLA, may do so by completing the following form:

Purchase of Additional Days Form

PRIVACY NOTICE:
Information is stored according to Northumberland County Council’s policies and adheres to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).