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'Who we are' activity
A fun activity to introduce new arrivals or to start the school year. It can be used throughout the year to scaffold learning.
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EAL welcome book
An EAL Welcome Book which can be customised to suit your and your learner's needs and circumstances.
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Empathy cards
A set of printable empathy cards with various reflection questions about language learning and transitional experiences. Works well for learners to get to know each other at the start of the school year, to reflect about experiences or to celebrate international mother tongue day.

Home-School diary
An English Language Learning Diary with blank pages to add in your own topics.

New arrival diary template
A great little template to guide a new arrival and their mentor through the first few weeks in a new environment.

New Arrivals Story Resource

A useful resource to use with your new arrivals to talk about their first day at a new school. Includes speaking, listening, reading and writing activities.

Parent introduction card
Ideas for parents who are supporting a child attending a new school.
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School language profile template
A useful template to complete a school language profile.

Teacher Actions and Strategies for Supporting Refugees

A practical list of strategies to help foster equality in your classroom.

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Transitioning interview and activity ideas
This questionnaire can be given to students before their transition to their new school or can be used by teachers in a first meeting interview. There are also activity ideas for the old and new school to make transitioning easier.
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Welcoming Ukrainian learners
A resource containing useful suggestions and links to articles and resources for welcoming and supporting Ukrainian learners.

EAL teacher guidance

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