The Bell Foundation

Why are so many child and teenage #refugees missing out on education in the UK? Important to see The Guardian paying attention to this issue 🔎 (and covering our/Refugee Education UK evidence!) #RefugeeEducation #EducationMatters https://bit.ly/4exzFD5

Advent Calendar: EAL manifesto clip 🎁 In March, we asked experts and schools leaders about their key message for a new Government to improve outcomes for children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). 🧒🏻🧒🏫🏻 The result? They told us about the urgent need for change, ranging from evidence-informed policy and the introduction of a code of practice, to better provision for relocated migrant children and the re-introduction of English language proficiency assessment. Our manifesto clip is a great first stop to understand our and other’s calls for change on EAL and why it’s so important. Have a look and share🔗 https://bit.ly/41jSRkn #TheBellFoundationAdvent #EAL

How can schools support EAL learners arriving from Year 9 and beyond? 🌍✏️ Join us for a thought-provoking free webinar exploring how secondary schools can better support EAL learners arriving later into the school system, drawing on research from Refugee Education UK about these students' experiences and challenges. What to expect 💡 : ✅ Insights from REUK's research on late arrivals to the UK education system ✅ Practical strategies to support learners, including transitions to post-16 education ✅ Personal stories shared by experts and young people Date📅 : 13 Feb 2025 Time🕒 : 4 PM UK time Register here🔗 https://bit.ly/3COHfM0 If you're passionate about supporting EAL learners and want practical ideas for your school, this is a must-attend session. Tag your colleagues and help us spread the word! #EAL #LateArrivals #Webinar

Advent Calendar: EAL and SEND – Supporting Every Learner🎁 For February’s highlight, we’re proud to share our EAL and SEND Guidance. This essential resource is helping schools support multilingual learners with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). What’s included? 🔍 • Whole-school audit tools. • Action plans and observation sheets. • Family questionnaires and case studies. Who is it for? 👩🏫 • Senior leaders, EAL coordinators, and SENDCos. • Any teacher supporting EAL learners with SEND. Explore the guidance here: https://bit.ly/411MUZk Stay tuned for more festive highlights! 🌟 #TheBellFoundationAdvent #EAL #SEND

Planning your CPD for the upcoming year? 📣 In come our new #EAL courses for 2025. These are available for all international school practitioners, from teaching assistants to senior leaders. Book early to secure your place 👇 https://bit.ly/3WDq6eu

Advent Calendar: Supporting EAL Learners in History! 🎁 Ho-ho-hold on to our Advent this December and join us as we celebrate a year of impactful work at The Bell Foundation. In each post we will share insights from one month of 2024, showcasing what we’ve achieved together! ☃ Today, we’re looking back at our work in history education. EAL learners often face challenges with complex historical language, but with the right strategies, they can thrive! 🎥 Watch our featured video to see a history teacher bring these strategies to life in a lesson on Queen Elizabeth I and find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3CM9J9g Stay tuned for more festive highlights! ❄ #TheBellFoundationAdvent #TeachingHistory #EAL

New EAL Resource: Scientific Method! 🔬 Perfect for KS2 and KS3 Science, this pack helps learners understand and talk about the scientific method. It includes: - A graphic organiser and matching activities 🗂️ - Image-based flashcards 🖼️ - A group speaking activity with translanguaging options 🗣️ Engage your students with hands-on, language-focused science learning! Download it here👉 https://bit.ly/3Z54vy7 #EAL #TeachingResource

Are you ready to support multilingual learners more effectively or improve EAL provision in your school? Make it your New Year’s resolution to enhance your teaching skills and create a greater impact in 2025!❄️ 1. Understanding Language for Learning in Multilingual Schools📚 Dates🗓️: 14 January – 14 February 2025 Designed for primary and secondary teachers in international settings, this course will help you better support multilingual learners, provide effective feedback, and tackle key language challenges. 2. Leading on EAL Assessment 📚 Dates🗓️: 21 January – 21 February 2025 Perfect for international school leaders and EAL Co-ordinators, this course will teach you how to embed effective assessment practices, use The Bell Foundation’s EAL Assessment Framework, and improve outcomes for multilingual learners. Seats are disappearing fast 🚨 — don’t wait! Register now and kickstart your professional development for the new year. Sign up here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WDq6eu Share this opportunity and encourage your colleagues to join! #EAL #TeacherTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #LFRI

Looking for engaging ways to teach multiplying and dividing with positive and negative numbers❓ Our new KS3 EAL resource pack helps multilingual learners build these skills while boosting language abilities! It includes: • A barrier game and maze activity for hands-on practice 🎲 • Exercises to ask/answer questions in present simple tense 🗣️ • A substitution table for sentence building📝 With effective EAL strategies, this pack promotes meaningful learning through interactive activities. Perfect for combining math and language practice! Download the resource pack here: https://bit.ly/4fHobgM #EAL #TeachingResource

Are you working with persons in prison who need ESOL support❓ The Bell Foundation developed the ESOL Screening Tool for Speaking and Listening - a simple questionnaire to help prison staff identify if individuals who speak English as a second or additional language may benefit from ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes. Why use it? 🎯 It helps determine if a prisoner needs a full ESOL assessment to better understand their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Who can use it? 👩💼 Designed for prison staff, even those without specialist language training. When to use it? 🕒 During a prisoner’s induction, to identify language needs early. Ensure effective communication with this essential tool! Check it out here👉 https://bit.ly/3YhoxDR #PrisonESOL #LanguageSupport