Whole-School Self-Evaluation for EAL Provision 

What is it? 

The Whole-School Self-Evaluation Toolkit assists schools as they reflect upon their current EAL provision, identify areas of strength and need, and consider actions for improving their provision for learners who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). The process is developmental in nature and highly collaborative. 

How is it organised?

The Self-Evaluation considers eight dimensions of EAL provision: 

1. Inclusive vision, values, attitudes and behaviours; 
2. Inclusive governance and leadership for EAL; 
3. Whole-school language(s) policy; 
4. Continuing professional development and learning for EAL; 
5. Assessment and placement of multilingual pupils; 
6. Curriculum, teaching, and support of multilingual pupils; 
7. Learning and development of multilingual pupils; 
8. Involvement of multilingual pupils’ parents and carers. 

Each dimension provides a list of questions that prompt schools to examine and rank their current EAL provision based on a set of criteria and gathered evidence.  Detailed guidance suggesting how to conduct the Self-Evaluation is provided along with a set of Bell Foundation resources to support recommended actions.     

How do I access materials?