English and Welsh as Additional Languages (EAL/WAL)
EAL and WAL pupils are those who speak a language other than English or Welsh as their first language.
This could be because:
- they were born in a different country
- their parents speak a different language at home
So, English or Welsh becomes an additional language.
New arrivals
New arrivals are children and young people who are migrants from outside the UK. This includes:
- refugees and asylum seekers
- children of people working or studying in the UK
- economic migrants from overseas
They are not new pupils or students from other areas in the UK. They will:
- have different levels of English and Welsh language skills
- enter the education system at different ages
- have different educational experiences
- be from different socio-economic backgrounds
Some arrive with high standards of oracy, literacy and numeracy skills.
Others have had little or interrupted schooling or may have experienced traumatic events.
Apply for a school place
You can apply for a school place for your child in Neath Port Talbot.
You should provide all information on the application form. This will help schools assess the level of support your child will need.
Before your child starts a new school, you can find information on: