Research shows that many of the 90% of EAL students who have long experience of learning in the UK can still have their attainment affected by the fact that English is not their first language. This is often overlooked and therefore not addressed because many of these pupils seem able to converse freely with their peers.

The DCSF is so concerned that it recently published a detailed document on the subject, "Ensuring the Attainment of More Advanced Learners of English as an Additional Language" 2009.

This course will look at how to implement the key recommendations in your subject and in your school. In addition, it will look at the difficulties in acquiring English as an additional language and at the importance of developing exploratory and formal talk as a precursor to improved performance at writing.

Please note that the term "Advanced EAL Learners" does not refer to students studying "A" levels.