D2.2 Children who have English as an additional language

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What is English as an Additional Language (EAL)?

When children have a home language which isn’t English.

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What is the impact of a child having EAL?

Children can show initial delays in early years language development when assess in English, but this gap often closes over time, especially when their home language is supported.

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What are the benefits of having EAL?

  • Learning additional languages becomes easier - understanding grammar/syntax

  • Enables a broader world view + an understanding of culture - cognitive and social benefits

  • Helps ward off dementia in old age

  • Improves problem solving skills

  • Helps build relationships - intercultural connections

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How do you support a child with multilingualism?

It’s important to use a range of strategies and resources in the setting that not only help EAL children settle into the environment but also support parents promoting language development at home.

  • Partnership approach to work with parents to create an environment that supports the child’s learning experiences such as sending books home to read

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