EAL (English as an Additional Language)

We will support students with English as an additional language, or those with no English on entry on a case by case basis.

Students with EAL are not a homogenous group; their needs vary according to a range of factors. All students are entitled to opportunities for educational success. We provide a range of teaching and learning activities to meet curriculum demands and different learning needs/styles. Well planned, mainstream lessons in appropriately organised mainstream classrooms provide the best environment for acquisition of English by EAL students.

The multilingualism of our EAL students enriches our school and our community. To become fully competent in the use of curriculum/academic English is a long process; students require long-term support. Having a home language other than English is not a learning difficulty.

We will:

Capture information about languages spoken in our admissions process
Give students suspected of having language difficulties an initial assessment
Provide small group English acquisition lessons where appropriate
Monitor language acquisition and adjust the level of support appropriately

For more information on EAL provision, please contact our Special Educational Needs & Disability Co-ordinator (SENDCo), Mrs Charlotte Jordan.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.