Secondary EAL Induction & Initial Language Assessment Pack

Supporting New Arrivals: Your EAL Induction Pack for Secondary Pupils.

A pupil’s first steps into school should feel safe, celebrated, and supported. This induction and assessment toolkit helps educators identify immediate language needs, tailor support, and launch inclusive learning journeys with confidence. Every learner’s story matters, and this toolkit ensures it’s heard.

This isn’t just a checklist, it’s a celebration of stories, strengths, and starting points. With meaningful assessment and responsive support built in, it empowers staff to welcome every pupil with confidence, compassion, and a clear plan. Because when learners feel seen and supported, they don’t just settle in, they soar.

What’s Inside

• Secondary Language Assessment for Newly Arrived EAL Pupils – A structured, pupil-sensitive approach to initial language profiling.
• Top Tips for Induction & Assessment – Practical guidance for staff, including:
• ⁠Initial meetings with families and key staff (interpreter guidance included)
• ⁠Advice on pacing assessments to suit pupils’ emotional and linguistic readiness
• ⁠Suggestions for buddy systems to help pupils navigate their new environment

Why You’ll Love It

This pack helps schools create a welcoming, informed, and adaptable induction process, ensuring pupils are seen, supported, and set up to thrive. It’s not just about assessment; it’s about belonging.

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