PROVISION

Once identified as needing EAL support a student may enter one of three English Language Learner (ELL) programs; ongoing assessment allows for progression through each stage. The aim of all programs is to offer an appropriate level of support to allow for the full inclusion of the student into the mainstream classroom and to ensure their social and emotional well being needs are being met.

This is an entirely personalised program and may differ for each student.

Intensive language Support - Step 1 - 3

Primary

Students will be withdrawn from all English lessons as well as World Languages lessons. In addition students will receive supplementary Phonics sessions as well as attend Speaking and Listening sessions to build confidence in their second language. Regular meetings between class teachers and the LS team to support planning for English language learning in the classroom and review progress against the NASSEA steps.

Secondary

Students will be withdrawn from all English sessions as well as Modern Foreign Languages. They will be immersed in all other subjects where they may be supported by a member of the EAL team and will receive a differentiated curriculum that supports their language development. Regular meetings between subject teachers and the LS team to support planning for English language learning in the classroom and review progress against the NASSEA steps.

Sheltered Immersion Model - Step 3 - 4

Primary

Students may be withdrawn from all English lessons as well as World Languages lessons. In addition students will receive supplementary Phonics sessions as well as attend Speaking and Listening sessions to build confidence in their second language. Regular meetings between class teachers and the LS team to support planning for English language learning in the classroom and review progress against the NASSEA steps.

Secondary

Students may be withdrawn from all English sessions, as well as Modern Foreign Languages. They will be immersed in all other subjects where they may be supported by a member of the EAL team and will receive a differentiated curriculum that supports their language development. Regular meetings between subject teachers and the LS team to support planning for English language learning in the classroom and review progress against the NASSEA steps.

Advanced Language Support - Step 5+

Primary

Support is given to the class teacher from the LS team along with some in-class support where appropriate. This allows the teachers to target specific language skills in context to support students as they engage with the curriculum.

Secondary

Students fully immersed in all subjects; some in-class support given. They may receive one or more sessions per week to focus on academic writing skills.