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EAL learners and the power of belonging: shaping inclusion in schools

Our CEO, Veejay Lingiah discusses how belonging transforms learning for EAL learners and why inclusion in schools starts with language, culture and connection.

Diverse group of students with hands in the middle. Image overlaid showing Veejay Lingiah with the words CEO blog.

EAL learners and the power of belonging: shaping inclusion in schools

Our CEO, Veejay Lingiah discusses how belonging transforms learning for EAL learners and why inclusion in schools starts with language, culture and connection.

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Ofsted inclusion guidance: What the new framework means for EAL learners

The Department for Education’s report Improving the way Ofsted inspects education marks the start of a significant shift in how schools in England will be...

EAL activities: EAL tips and tricks

Discover effective EAL activities that promote integration and enhance vocabulary comprehension in multilingual classrooms.

Mad as a box of frogs: Why idioms make the English language brilliantly confusing

If you’ve ever told a child to ‘hold their horses’, ‘break a leg’ or ‘bite the bullet’, you’ve used an idiom. These phrases are a...

How the FlashAcademy® learning app helps pupils build English skills independently

When pupils arrive at school with little or no English, every moment of learning matters. But with busy timetables, limited EAL resources and a wide...

Sharing best practice: The EAL team’s impact at Pace Modern School

Guest blog by Hasmik Tshagharyan, EAL Coordinator, Pace Modern British School As the EAL team at Pace Modern British School, we are proud to support...

Building stronger ESOL communities: Highlights from our Showcase Day

On Thursday 20th March 2025, FlashAcademy® and the North West Strategic Migration Partnership (SMP) hosted an ESOL Showcase Day at Whitecross Community Centre in Warrington....

Tracking progress with purpose: Empowering EAL learners with FlashAcademy®

Guest blog by Anjali Khanna, Head of Primary ELL at GEMS Wellington Academy Hello, I’m Anjali Khanna, and I’ve worked at GEMS Wellington Academy for the...

Building confidence, connection and success for EAL students in international schools

Supporting students who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) is about much more than just developing their language skills. It’s helping them feel a...