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=**__EAL/ESOL Learning __**=

The school has a high number of students who speak English and an additional language. Some of these students have recently moved to England and others have been born in England and speak other languages, with English usually not their first language. Email: k.westwood@heartlands-academy.org.uk for more information.

For more about obtaining recognised qualifications **__in their own language(s)__** students and family should visit: [|www.heartlandsenglish.wikispaces.com/sdc]

If family of students at the school would like to learn English and work towards a recognised ESOL qualification, they should click on [|www.heartlandsenglish.wikispaces.com/familylearning] or call Rachel Buckingham on 0121 4643931 to enrol in sessions which take place in the Wardlow Road centre.

Email: r.buckingham@heartlands-academy.org.uk for more information.


 * __Opportunities To Gain Recognised Qualifications:__**

The ESDC provides students and their families with the ability to gain recognised qualifications in ESOL through exam board Edexcel. These qualifications include:

ESOL Entry Level 1-3 (up to an 'E' grade equivalent at GCSE) ESOL Level 1 ESOL Level 2 (worth two GCSEs at 'B' grade)

Students who speak additional languages are also given the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications in the languages they are proficient in.

For more information on gaining ESOL qualifications or qualifications in other leanguages, call the Communications Centre on 0121 464 7447.


 * __Do you Speak Another Language?__**

Can you read, write and speak another language? If so, you may be able to gain a recongisable qualification in that language. Ask your parent/guardian to fill in the Language Proficiency assessment (word document below) and either post or email to:

K Westwood Communications Centre Heartlands Academy Great Francis St Nechells Birmingham B7 4QR

k.westwood@heartlands-academy.org.uk [|Heartlands Academy Language Proficiency Assessment.doc]


 * __Initial Induction Period__**

Students that are newly-arrived at Heartlands Academy spend their induction period in the Skills Development Centre. Their English-language skills are assessed and developed during their initial induction period.

It is important that the building blocks of the English language are acquired as soon as possible. For more information, email: m.farrah@heartlands-academy.org.uk


 * __New Learners To The Language__**

As part of their Initial Induction Period, Newly-Arrived Students should be completing activities to strengthen their basic vocabulary and sentence level skills. There are a variety of activities at the English section of 'Linguascope' that run in conjunction with the teaching and learning conducted during this crucial period in their learning. All Newly-Arrived pupils should be practising their skills at the sites below:

[|Linguascope.com]

[|BBC English Learning]

[|More Games!]

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 * __For Teachers of EAL__**

Download the latest guidance for EAL:

Evaluate the effectiveness of the current provision at Heartlands by completing the SEF:

The development plan for English as an Additional Language:


 * __Newly-Arrived Student (NAS) EAL Transition To Mainstream__**

The FLAG test will enable teachers to assess newly-arrived students language skills once they have been integrated into mainstream lessons.