1. English as an Additional Language (EAL) Parent Workshop October 2010 Mr Daniel D’Andrea Mrs Rita Rooke-Matthews

2. The Aim of the EAL Programme To develop each students’ level of English so they can participate fully within their mainstream class as soon as possible

3. EAL Organisation at Century Park Rita Rooke-Matthews (Mrs R-M) Pre-Beginner, Beginner & Elementary Years 5 and 6 Daniel D’Andrea (Mr D) Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate Years 5 and 6

4. EAL Programme One hour a day in the EAL classroom Support with a specialist teacher in mainstream each day Group work with other EAL pupils to reinforce mainstream topics Individual support

5. In the Classroom National Curriculum for England EAL lessons provide a sound language base to support Mainstream work.

6. Assessment Placement tests Reading levels Formative work Summative assignments Discussions with mainstream staff Progress Reports and Mid-Term Reports

7. The Main Skill Areas Reading WritingListening Speaking

8. Each (EAL) Pupil is unique. Families vary in background. Parents have different expectations of their children. Pupils have their own language-learning styles. Children learn at different speeds.

9. How can you help at home? Speak to your child in English as much and as often as you can. Create some “English only” time.

10. How can you help at home? Check the School Diary each day. Listen to your child read aloud every day. Encourage and praise often.

11. How can you help at home? computers Internet stories games songs activities

12. Every EAL Pupil needs... A translation dictionary and an English dictionary at home and at school A quiet place to do homework Books to read for pleasure Encouragement and praise

13. Useful websites www.starfall.com www.classbrain.com www.funbrain.com www.esl-lounge.com