The Bell Foundation offers a range of free resources to support EAL teaching and development within schools.
In January 2017, a free tool, the award-winning EAL Assessment Framework for Schools, was launched. The improved version of the Framework, published in 2019, is now accompanied by an interactive digital EAL Assessment Tracker and reporting tool.
This website offers a huge range of free advice and resources for the classroom to support learners with EAL. There is also information on online, blended, and face-to-face training courses, as well as free webinars. By developing the knowledge and skills of school staff the Foundation aims to improve the attainment of children who use EAL.
For multilingual families supporting reading at home can come with additional challenges including language barriers, limited access to resources or different reading expectations. Karen Warwick discusses the challenges they face, and how schools can build a stronger and inclusive partnership to encourage parents to read with children at home.
Navigating the current AI landscape for teachers can be a challenge, not knowing where to start when it comes to selecting the right tool for their needs. In Gemma and Rachel’s session at The Bell Foundation conference, they presented how thoughtful prompting can save time, personalise learning, and support more inclusive language teaching, whilst not replacing teacher expertise.
This blog highlights some of our top blogs, resources, guidance, and webinars to help encourage a love of reading and to support EAL learners to develop their reading skills.
Emily Hanson, Head of Education at First News gives advice for how reading can foster belonging for multilingual learners who are new to English, with ideas for both primary and secondary settings. Much of the National Year of Reading conversation has centred on fiction. Here is the case for non-fiction and current affairs, and five practical ways to bring them into your classroom.