Guidance for parents of students who use EAL: Helping children learn

Download these short, easy to understand guides for parents of students who use English as an Additional Language (EAL) on how to get involved in school life and help their child to learn. The guides are available in the 22 most commonly used first languages in UK schools.

Teachers are encouraged to share these translated resources and guidance with the parents of their learners by email, by post, or face-to-face. During any conversations with parents, teachers can also have copies of the relevant language flyer, and the English version for their own reference.

 

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