English As An Additional Language (EAL)
At SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School, we are a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural community that cherishes the diverse experiences our students bring to school life. We deeply value each child as a unique individual and are dedicated to meeting the needs of all our students, including those with EAL. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to ensuring we meet all statutory requirements related to inclusion, with all our students following the National Curriculum. We work tirelessly to meet the needs of all pupils learning English as an additional language, taking every reasonable step to achieve this.
Our school community includes a number of students who require EAL support. Our dedicated staff provide these students with the necessary support and skills to fully participate in all aspects of school life and to make significant progress in their learning journey.
We are committed to providing quality EAL teaching and recognise that all pupils with EAL have a different starting point. Therefore, teaching and learning throughout the school are supported by a clear tracking system and targeted support using additional resources. This results in pupils being successful and enjoying their learning.
We recognise that parents, families and carers play a key role in the pastoral and academic progress of pupils with EAL and aim to foster an environment that is welcoming to parents and community members who speak English as an additional language. We do this through visual displays reflecting community languages, translating written communications where appropriate, providing interpreting where possible at key parent meetings and showing patience when communicating with people struggling with English.
We have two staff members, Mrs Khan and Mrs Ali, who speak Punjabi, Urdu, and Mirpuri, should parents/carers need communications translated.
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