Ensure effective initial assessment of cognitive and linguistic ability underpins provision.
FAQs
1. How do I assess an EAL child?
– Take a look at the s levels document in the useful documents section (below).
2. What processes & materials should be used to assess the linguistic ability of newly arrived students & over what time scale?
– Ensure EAL pupils are also observed in situations where they are comfortable.
– Take a look at the First 6 weeks document in the useful documents section (below).
– Take a look at the s levels document in the useful documents section (below).
3. What processes & materials should be used to assess the cognitive ability of newly arrived students & over what time scale?
– Engage EAL pupils in conversation on a topic they are interested in
– Take a look at the s levels document in the useful documents section (below).
– Take a look at the First 6 weeks document in the useful documents section (below).
– Ensure EAL pupil are also observed in situations where they are comfortable.
Useful Documents