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Since the 1950’s increasing numbers of children being educated in the UK have been taught in English while their home language is other than English (Smyth 2003; 1). A child who has English as an additional language (EAL) will already have one or more languages and be learning English in addition to this (Washbourne 2014). However Haslam et al (2006, pg) states that EAL is not just about children whose first language is not English but “embodies a culture, an approach, a mind-set.” Similarly Conteh (2012) suggests that EAL children bring vast range of culture, experience, knowledge of languages and literacies in mainstream schools.
Since the EU influx over 700,000 children by 2001 had a language other than English (Mistry and Sood 2015). …show more content…
The Bullock report (1976) stated that “no child should be expected to cast off the language and culture of home as he/she crosses the school threshold.” Furthermore the report recognised inadequate EAL teachers and that EAL teaching began too late (Spinthourakis et al 2011). Following from the Bullock report, the 1985 Swann report recognised these issues and recommended that practice for any additional needs of EAL learners were to be met in the mainstream classroom (Swann report 1985, DES). Furthermore Roberts (2005) stated that children make better progress through mixing with their monolingual peers. However Blackledge (2001) states that despite the conclusions and recommendations of the Swann report (1985) EAL learners continue to be subjective to negative stereotyping. Nevertheless as a result of the Swann report (1985) EAL language centres ceased to be supported by the state (Leung …show more content…
Similarly Washbourne () highlights that EAL learners have the same range of cognitive abilities as other group of pupils and some will have learning difficulties or disabilities and some will be gifted and talented. However Spooner () states that identification of a child’s needs is crucial as it is possible for a child to have EAL and a special educational

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