ABSTRACT
This chapter describes appreciation of linguistic diversity. It also describes understanding of how language is part of learner identity. The chapter reviews strategies to support pupils using English as an Additional Language (EAL). Some schools will have specialist EAL teachers or bilingual Teaching Assistants (TAs), but it is an ever-increasing area of responsibility for all TAs. Schools are required to promote and instil British values, tolerance of all religions, respect for all and for rule of law. The school may be one of the few supportive environments children encounter and the TA can play a key role in their inclusion into school and society. Working in small groups can better offer pupils the opportunities of peer teaching, group investigation and project work with an emphasis on co-operation in learning, which is important for pupils' socio-cultural development. School is a site where pupils not only work with their classmates, but interact and learn with others from the wider school and community.
