English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Aim:

• To help young people with English as an Additional Language overcome barriers to learning.

Who is it for?:

• Young people who have recently arrived to Holyrood from another country and are new to learning English
• Young people in Holyrood who have always lived in Glasgow but use a language other than English at home.

Types of support given:

• Support in mainstream class (co-op teaching)
• Curricular Support (plan with class teacher)
• Consultative support for class teachers about a range of additional support needs
• Assign an EAL support worker
• Additional arrangements in SQA exams
• Study Support and Exam technique seminars for upper school.