Explore our seven calls to action for the new Government to integrate children who use EAL.
The Bell Foundation offers a range of free resources to support EAL teaching and development within schools.
In January 2017, a free tool, the award-winning EAL Assessment Framework for Schools, was launched. The improved version of the Framework, published in 2019, is now accompanied by an interactive digital EAL Assessment Tracker and reporting tool.
This website offers a huge range of free advice and resources for the classroom to support learners with EAL. There is also information on online, blended, and face-to-face training courses, as well as free webinars. By developing the knowledge and skills of school staff the Foundation aims to improve the attainment of children who use EAL.
In England, over 20% of schoolchildren speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). So, how can teachers support these learners with unplanned language learning opportunities in the classroom? Tom Beakes advises.
Guidance documents for parents on how to find a school place for their child, as well as key information to help understand the Welsh education system.
This blog explores how English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision has the potential to unlock valuable skills, facilitate growth opportunities, and increase employment and earning potential for individuals who use English as a second language.
In January 2025, The Bell Foundation submitted an official response to inform the Education Select Committee's inquiry into how to solve the SEND crisis.