EAL Education
Supporting language development and learning for every child
NT&AS provides specialist education for children and young people with English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Learning a new language while engaging with the curriculum can be challenging. Our approach prioritises inclusion, safety, and belonging, ensuring that every learner feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Related expertise
Our approach
NT&AS teachers deliver bespoke EAL tuition tailored to each learner’s level of English proficiency and educational needs. Lessons combine language development with curriculum access, ensuring learners can fully participate in school life while building confidence.
We embed cultural understanding and emotional wellbeing in our teaching, recognising that language learning is closely linked to identity, belonging, and self-esteem.
How we support our learners
One-to-one or small-group English tuition
Curriculum integration to support academic progress
Visual aids, multilingual resources, and scaffolding strategies to enhance comprehension
Collaboration with schools, carers, and families for smooth transitions
Trauma-informed approaches to address the emotional impact of migration or cultural change
Where needed, NT&AS provides education continuity and assessment for learners awaiting school placement, helping maintain progress and motivation from the start.
Tools for Learning
Our EAL Teaching Toolkit equips learners and teachers with strategies to accelerate language acquisition, improve literacy, and foster confidence.
Practical resources focus on everyday communication, academic language, and cultural understanding to help learners thrive in school and beyond.
Partnership and collaboration
NT&AS works closely with schools, families, and local authorities to create an integrated support network.
This ensures that education is a stabilising, empowering experience for every child, enabling them to achieve both academically and socially.