EAL Initial Language Assessment Form
A printable form for the first formal EAL assessment — based on the DfE Proficiency in English scale. Use in week 2-4 once child has settled.
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EAL Home Language Information Form
A short form to send home with new arrivals — gathers essential information about the child's language background, prior schooling and family situation.
EAL Pre-Teaching Vocabulary — Lesson Template
A simple template for pre-teaching key vocabulary before a lesson — 5 minutes that transforms how an EAL child can access mainstream content.
EAL Writing Frames — 6 Levels of Support
Six writing frames at increasing levels of support, from copying full sentences to filling in single words. Pick the level that matches your child's current English.
EAL Progress Tracking Template
A simple half-termly tracker for an EAL learner's progress across listening, speaking, reading and writing. Plus space for next-step priorities.
EAL New Arrival — First Day Checklist
What to do in the first hour, first morning and first afternoon when a child with no English joins your class. Practical, kind, ready to print.
EAL Survival Vocabulary — 50 Picture Cards
The 50 most essential English words for a new arrival — toilet, water, hungry, hurt, friend, help. Picture cards to laminate and use daily.