EAL TeachMeet, Harris Academy Morden, 14 July 2014
Bethany Finch, EAL Nexus Project Administrator
EAL Nexus
This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership
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Helping young migrant learners in the United Kingdom
to access learning and to positively engage in schools,
in the community and in society
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This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with
What is the current situation for young migrants in schools?
- Over a million EAL learners in UK schools
- Teaching EAL learners is the area of work NQT feel the least equipped for
- EAL provision is varied
- Statutory duty for teachers to make learning accessible to all learners
Mainstream teachers need training and support to achieve this!
The outcomes of EAL learners varied greatly across nations, regions, LAs
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EAL Nexus
This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership
with
What are the objectives of your project?
EAL Nexus has the central aim of helping young migrant learners access learning and positively engage in schools, in the community and in society, thus promoting intercultural dialogue and social cohesion.
We have four key objectives:
develop a unique website with quality materials
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build capacity in the sector
focus on parental / community support
support and strengthen EAL networks across the UK
EAL Nexus
This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with
How can we get involved?
At the British Council, partnership is at the heart of everything we do.
We would like to invite teachers and organisations working with EAL learners to join our EAL Nexus focus group.
You can also join the EAL Nexus mailing list and receive a bimonthly email with exciting ideas and information from the EAL Nexus team.
EAL Nexus
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