EAL – English as an Additional Language
At Boothferry Primary School we have children from many different countries and backgrounds. In addition to English, there are over 20 different languages spoken by children in our school and currently nearly 50 % of our children speak a language other than English at home.
We celebrate the fact that many of our children speak more than one language and acknowledge their ability to use a variety of community languages. In our school the teaching and learning, achievements, attitudes and well-being of all children are important. We encourage all children to achieve the highest possible standards. We do this through taking account of each child’s life experiences and needs.
At Boothferry Primary School teachers take action to help children who are learning English as an additional language by various means.
All members of staff have responsibility to support and encourage children to become fluent English speakers by modelling good use of English by extending sentences and encouraging children to do the same. Teaching staff encourage children to speak clearly and audibly using more that single words where appropriate. We communicate to the pupils that children are expected to listen and respond when someone speaks to them. We strive to develop children’s confidence in speaking English and to encourage patience and tolerance from children whose skills are more developed. We withdraw children from lessons to receive EAL provision in order to support those children who are targeted and in need of additional small group work, in addition to those children who are new to English.
“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make good progress.”
Ofsted 2019
“The school has established a vibrant curriculum for all pupils. Adults bring learning to life through the many opportunities that the curriculum offers.”
“Pupils understand difference and diversity. They know that everyone deserves to be respected.”
“Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum. The school has clearly identified the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn.”
“Staff are proud to work in this school.”
“Pupils feel valued and are proud to be themselves. The school is a very happy place to learn.”
“Pupils behave consistently well. They display very positive attitudes towards their learning.”
“Leaders at Boothferry Primary School have established a distinctive school vision based on respect, cooperation and ‘international mindedness’.”
“Children in early years quickly master new sounds in phonics and enjoy curling up with their favourite book.”
“The support that pupils with SEND receive is exemplary. Pupils with SEND are flourishing.”
“Staff who are new to the profession flourish due to the effective support and professional development provided.”
“Leaders deliberately broaden pupils’ experiences by enabling them to take on responsibilities within school.”
“Leaders have made reading a priority. Staff share carefully chosen stories that inspire pupils to read.”
