English as an Additional Language

EAL: Mrs Valerie Orme-Dawson

                                                                                
At Queens we realise how important it is for EAL children to access the whole curriculum, so they are fully integrated into the life of the school. They receive support to successfully access the curriculum subject areas, and are also supported in their language development by having one-to-one tuition. A variety of teaching methods are employed including course books, computer software, games, role play, puppets, story telling and audio stories.

In addition to this, there is a buddy reading scheme to provide further reading practice and support. EAL children are expected to always have an English reading book and are encouraged to use a bilingual dictionary or electronic translator in classes.

EAL children are encouraged to share their home culture and language with their peers, and family members are invited to come to school and assist with this. It may be that they read a story to the class in their home language, demonstrate traditional crafts or pastimes, or share different foods. Events which celebrate languages or culture, such as the European Day of Languages and Chinese New Year are incorporated into the school calendar and pupils are encouraged to share their national celebrations and culture with their peers inthe context of their lessons.