Explore our seven calls to action for the new Government to integrate children who use EAL.
Learning new English was pretty hard and I didn’t know what to do at first, the words were getting even harder but then when I had some help at school it got much easier.EAL learner, BBC Newsround
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Multilingualism is a valuable asset. It opens doors to education and employment, and can unlock a wealth of untapped skills and experience, contributing to a thriving, more cohesive UK. And yet, large funding cuts and a policy vacuum has left many ESL speakers facing an uphill struggle to access the support they need and are entitled to. Language support is critical to overcoming these barriers.
