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ESOL
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is the provision of English language classes for people whose first language is not English. In schools, English language support comes under the heading English as an Additional Language (EAL), where the support is wider to encompass support for children and young people to access the school curriculum.
Our ESOL department operates in the best interests of the children. We aim to provide a service for all those who need it and are able to identify and meet each child’s individual needs. We encourage participation and engagement with families and the wider community. In ESOL we value and celebrate diversity. Our service aims to:
· Support children with English as an additional language to develop English language for life, learning and work.
· Develop children’s pride and confidence in all the language skills they possess.
· Provide learning experiences which enable children with English as an additional language to fully access the curriculum.
· We offer ESOL in Higher where pupils work with a dedicated ESOL teacher.
