English as an additional language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and educational achievement in England

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and educational achievement in England: An analysis of the National Pupil Database

Published: 2015

Authors: Professor Steve Strand, Dr Lars Malmberg & Dr James Hall (Dept of Education, University of Oxford)

Which EAL pupils are most at risk of low attainment, and what can schools do to effectively support them? This review examines national evidence on attainment and progress, identifying key risk factors and the interventions with the strongest evidence of improving outcomes.

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A systematic review of intervention research examining English language and literacy development in children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Published: 2015

Authors: Professor Victoria A. Murphy and Adam Unthiah (Dept of Education, University of Oxford)

How can schools best support pupils with English as an additional language? This systematic review explores research on language and literacy interventions, highlighting promising approaches.

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