Building Bridges Through Language, Leadership and Learning

Tag: Inclusive Leadership

  • Why PASS Data Matters More Than We Think

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    Amanda Archbald

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    Why PASS Data Matters More Than We Think by Amanda Archbald In schools, we are very comfortable talking about grades. We analyse NGRT scores.We track CAT4 profiles.We monitor predicted outcomes and intervention impact. What we do far less confidently is talk about how a pupil feels about themselves as a learner. And yet, confidence is…

  • Language Is Not a Subject, It Is the Medium

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    Amanda Archbald

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    Language Is Not a Subject, It Is the Medium by Amanda Archbald When we talk about language in schools, it is often positioned as something that belongs to a particular lesson, department, or group of pupils. English lessons focus on language. EAL or multilingual support addresses language gaps. Subject teachers deliver content. This separation feels…

  • Week 2: Language lives in the classroom

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    Amanda Archbald

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    Week 2: Language lives in the classroom by Amanda Archbald Classrooms are often full of routines, expectations, and good intentions. They are busy, purposeful spaces where learning is meant to feel dynamic and engaging. For many multilingual learners, however, classrooms can also be overwhelming in ways that are easy to miss. Multiple accents. Rapid instructions.…