At Bowbrook Primary, we embrace the cultures and languages that make up our community. We understand that every child’s journey is unique, and we are committed to ensuring that learners with English as an Additional Language (EAL) thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Vision
- Children acquire and develop skills in English in an engaging and appropriate manner;
- Children have the confidence to join in class discussions and access learning in a supportive environment;
- Families feel part of our school community and build supportive social networks;
- Children with English as an additional language enjoy school, feel included and supported.
- Children are making progress in their teaching and learning, their achievements, their attitudes and their well-being.
Our approach to supporting learners with EAL is multifaceted. Pupils are immersed with English in the classroom and teachers will tailor, adapt and support pupils so they are not only learning English but also engaging actively in all areas of their education. Their ability to participate in the full curriculum may well be in advance of their current ability to communicate in English. We will help learners with EAL build confidence in their language skills, using visual prompts, individual support, peer buddy support, through ICT, video and audio materials, dictionaries and translations, a wide range of reading materials, planning opportunities for talking to support writing to seamlessly integrate pupils into our academic and social fabric.
Children with English as an additional language do not produce separate work. We provide learning opportunities that enable all pupils to make good progress. We strive hard to meet the needs of all pupils learning English as an additional language, and we take all reasonable steps to achieve this.
The Headteacher, Sam Aiston is the designated Teacher for EAL.
Equality & Diversity
Promoting equality and diversity is a cornerstone of our ethos. We foster an environment where students of all backgrounds feel valued and respected. Our curriculum is enriched with diverse perspectives, allowing children to see themselves reflected in their education. We organize cultural events, celebrating various traditions, festivals, and languages, promoting understanding and acceptance among our students. There is no better way to do this than by inviting families and role models in our community to help us with these events.
Collaboration with families is key. We recognise that parents and carers play a vital role in a child’s education, particularly for EAL learners. We maintain open lines of communication, ensuring that families are involved in their child’s learning journey, feel welcomed into our school community forming supportive networks and feel confident in navigating the school system.
We have used translators to support parent meetings.
We foster a culture of empathy and respect. Through discussions, projects, and workshops, we empower our students to be advocates for social justice and inclusion.
We cultivate an environment where pupil’s voice is heard, and their identity is celebrated. By embracing our differences through our Careers and PSHE education, we prepare our pupils to thrive in a globally interconnected world.