100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting EAL Learners

There are more than one million children in UK schools who speak English as an additional language (EAL), and this number is continually rising. Many early years practitioners are unsure about how best to support these children and need guidance to do this with confidence.

This book offers advice on how to welcome and provide for children with EAL and how to support their families, taking into consideration their unique identities and culture and ensuring that these are preserved and appreciated in the setting. With links to all areas of the curriculum and specific focus on language acquisition, each idea is straightforward and can be easily adapted and developed to suit children's individual needs. It is an essential guide for all practitioners in early years settings to raise your competence and confidence in providing for EAL learners.

Auteur

Marianne Sargent is a writer specialising in early education. She is a qualified teacher and has taught in both reception and nursery classes in maintained schools in Jersey and England. Marianne also holds an MA in Early Years Education and has worked as a university lecturer in primary and early years education. She has written books for Featherstone Education and Practical Pre-School, as well as regular articles for Nursery World and Early Years Educator.