Rucstall Primary School
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language at Rucstall Primary School
Celebrating Languages
At Rucstall Primary School, we understand the importance of celebrating first languages. Did you know, over 30% of our children speak a language in addition to English?
We encourage our children with English as an Additional Language to continue to speak their home-language alongside English and engage the support of EMTAS to ensure we offer the correct levels of support.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/emtas
Young Interpreters
We are proud to have the Young Interpreters Scheme at Ructsall - with our children taking the lead when welcoming pupils from other parts of the world, into our community. Over
50 pupils applied to for a position, with 20 being interviewed. The children meet regularly and ensure that they are present to support our new pupils as they navigate their new daily routines.
Language of the Term
Each term, we celebrate one of the languages spoken in our school. Our native speakers become the Language Ambassadors. They share their language and culture in assemblies; wear national dress and encourage the rest of the school community to speak the language of the term during the term.
Romanian
Romanian Ambassadors
Our Language Ambassadors have created a video to teach you some key phrases in Romanian
Punjabi
Punjabi Ambassadors
Our Language Ambassadors have created a video to teach you some key phrases in Punjabi.
Shona
Shona Ambassadors
Our Language Ambassadors have created a video to teach you some key phrases in Shona.
Online resources for children - stories, vocabulary, games and curriculum learning
EMTAS (Ethnic Minority and Traveller Achievement Service)
Our EAL Handbook
Visual Parent/Carer guide to starting school
Remote Learning
Home Learning support with website links
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Helping your child to read
Using talk to promote language
Bell Foundation Parent/Carer guide to learning English
Bell Foundation guides about English Primary Schools