EAL Coordinator: Mrs Gorry
The provision for English as an additional language (EAL) and Ethnic Minority is Talking Partners and Lego Therapy. These interventions are also used to build confidence with speaking and listening in other children. The impact these programs have on children is that they become risk takers in their work, participate more during speaking and listening during whole class time, this helping to raise their attainment levels.
We also use WELLCOMM to track our children in Early Years and Key Stage . This is a complete speech and language toolkit, from screening to intervention which aids staff in effectively establishing what stage the child is at in comparison to their chronological age and identifying their gaps/barriers.
At St Peter’s, we are fortunate to work with MEAS to support and work with our EAL children. Below is some further information about MEAS.
Minority Ethnic Achievement Service
The Minority Ethnic Achievement Service staff work throughout Wirral and aim to:
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raise achievement
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remove language barriers
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provide access to the curriculum
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raise self-esteem
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encourage social integration
The MEAS staff:
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assess children learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) from Foundation Stage to Year 13
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act as consultants in helping to meet the needs of minority ethnic children and families
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support the admission of new arrivals - including refugee, Gypsy Roma and Traveller pupils
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give advice on promoting a greater understanding of diversity and race equality in schools
MEAS staff provide training in:
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EAL
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Race Equality and Spirituality
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Morality
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Social and Cultural Development (SMSC)
