Dr James Algie, on behalf of the Progression in Primary Languages project team, shares some insights on schools’ EAL classification All primary schools in England must report which of their pupils have English as an… Read more → Continue Reading →
Who counts as EAL? It depends on who you ask!
Denise Amankwah, doctoral researcher from the University of Essex, shares her view on youth voices for International Mother Language Day 2026 On International Mother Language Day (IMLD), many of us working in multilingual education celebrate… Read more → Continue Reading →
NALDIC friend and EAL community member Dr Gabrielle Flockton reflects on the 33rd NALDIC Conference I still remember my first days supporting newly arrived learners through a volunteer refugee and asylum seeker group. Teaching science,… Read more → Continue Reading →
Assessment literacy is Advocacy: Dr Helen Wood, Head of School Partnerships at Password, discusses assessment As EAL practitioners, we know what it means for a learner to progress from beginner to proficient, and we understand… Read more → Continue Reading →
Empowering Multilingual Learners: How Twinkl EAL Supports Effective Practice Across Schools In classrooms across the UK, the number of pupils learning English as an Additional Language continues to grow, enriching school communities while presenting new… Read more → Continue Reading →