{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/686d13caadc6a61ba8477d65/6a01df62b443364556e6ca40?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/686d13caadc6a61ba8477d65/1778508070934-8dcdadda-dc2e-46b2-a767-41978a667823.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of the Thriving Together podcast, we are joined by Joanna Wlaszczyk&nbsp;, Lead for the EAL Team in Herefordshire, for an in-depth conversation about supporting children with English as an Additional Language in early years and school settings.</p><p><br></p><p>Over the course of this hour-long episode, we explore practical guidance, inclusive practice, and the vital role of partnership with families.</p><p><br></p><p>What we discuss in this episode:</p><p><br></p><h2>Understanding EAL in the Early Years and Schools</h2><ul><li>What EAL means in practice and the diversity within EAL learners</li><li>Valuing home languages, culture, and identity</li><li>Common myths and misconceptions about EAL and language development</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Good Practice in Supporting Children with EAL</h2><ul><li>Creating language-rich, inclusive environments</li><li>Quality first teaching strategies that support language development</li><li>Observation and assessment: understanding progress without over-identifying need</li><li>Supporting communication, confidence, and belonging</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Support from the Herefordshire EAL Team</h2><ul><li>Overview of the role and remit of the EAL Team</li><li>How settings can access advice, guidance, and support</li><li>Working alongside practitioners to build capacity and confidence</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Working in Partnership with Parents and Families</h2><ul><li>Building trusting relationships with families</li><li>Valuing parents as experts in their child</li><li>Supporting communication when English is an additional language</li><li>Practical approaches to engagement, translation, and communication</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>Key Messages for Practice</h2><ul><li>Why inclusive EAL practice benefits all children</li><li>The importance of understanding context, not just language</li><li>Building confidence in staff to support EAL learners effectively</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is ideal for early years practitioners, school staff, DSLs, SENCOs, leaders, and anyone working with children and families.</p><p>It offers both strategic insight and practical advice to support inclusive, culturally responsive practice.</p>","author_name":"Herefordshire Council"}