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  • Inclusion Isn’t a Department

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    Amanda Archbald

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    Inclusion Isn’t a Department by Amanda Archbald At its core, inclusion is simple. It means that every learner is supported to access, engage and thrive within the mainstream classroom. Not occasionally, and not only with additional help, but as a consistent expectation of everyday teaching. Despite this, there remains a persistent misconception in schools that…

  • Why an EAL Specialist is Not an English Teacher

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    Amanda Archbald

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    Why an EAL Specialist is Not an English Teacher by Amanda Archbald There is a persistent assumption in schools that EAL sits within English. It is an easy conclusion to reach. Multilingual pupils are learning English, English teachers teach English, so the responsibility must sit there. In practice, this is where provision begins to weaken.…

  • Language Access: A Basic Human Need

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    Amanda Archbald

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    Language Access: A Basic Human Need by Amanda Archbald My work in multilingualism and language development is not abstract. It does not come from theory alone, policy documents, or frameworks, although those matter. It comes from lived experience, from moments of confusion, vulnerability, and exclusion, and from a deep belief that no child should have…