Whole school approach to EAL in schools

I have a new English as an additional language (EAL) arrival; what do I do?

See information on supporting new arrivals with EAL, including advice on admissions, induction and supporting resources.

What are the access arrangements for CYP with EAL sitting SATs and GCSEs?

Children and young people (CYP) with EAL may be entitled to arrangements such as extra time or use of bilingual dictionaries. Find further information on access arrangements for SATs and access arrangements for GCSEs.

How do I enter a CYP in their first language GCSE and find an oral examiner?

See further information on entering CYP for first language GCSEs.

What funding is available for EAL / refugee CYP?

Funding is available for CYP with EAL for their first 3 years in school in the UK. Refugee CYP may be entitled to extra funding.

Is there any additional guidance or support for refugee, asylum seeker or Roma CYP?

See the EAL/EDC padlet of additional resources for supporting refugee and asylum seeker CYP.

For support for Roma children visit the Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) Advisory Team web section.

For support for UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children) go to Unaccompanied asylum seeker children (UASC) and refugee children web page or email Virtual.SchoolsUASC@norfolk.gov.uk.

How can my school join the Young Interpreters scheme?

Read more about the fully-funded scheme in our One Minute Guide: Young Interpreters Scheme. For further information, email inclusionandsend@norfok.gov.uk.

How can our school become a School of Sanctuary?

Find out more about becoming a School of Sanctuary in this One Minute Guide: Schools of Sanctuary.

What alternative qualifications can older EAL CYP take if they cannot easily access GCSEs?

The following qualifications are available:

• English language development: ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) - Pearson qualifications
• Preparing CYP for GCSE English or to take instead of GCSE English, where this is not easily accessible
  • ELC Step Up To English (entry level certificate) - AQA
  • Functional Skills - Pearson qualifications
• Provide an achievable alternative qualification for which CYP can use their creative skills and first language to achieve the award such as the Arts Award.