The Bell Foundation
@thebellfoundation.bsky.social
We are a charity which aims to overcome exclusion through language education by working with partners on innovation, research, training, and practical interventions.
📍What is the distribution of EAL learners across England?
Our most recent analysis reveals that the amount of schools working with EAL pupils has grown significantly – meaning that more face the challenge of providing tailored support.
Explore more in our interactive data story ⬇️
bit.ly/3JJVmGp
Our most recent analysis reveals that the amount of schools working with EAL pupils has grown significantly – meaning that more face the challenge of providing tailored support.
Explore more in our interactive data story ⬇️
bit.ly/3JJVmGp
January 28, 2026 at 9:10 AM
📍What is the distribution of EAL learners across England?
Our most recent analysis reveals that the amount of schools working with EAL pupils has grown significantly – meaning that more face the challenge of providing tailored support.
Explore more in our interactive data story ⬇️
bit.ly/3JJVmGp
Our most recent analysis reveals that the amount of schools working with EAL pupils has grown significantly – meaning that more face the challenge of providing tailored support.
Explore more in our interactive data story ⬇️
bit.ly/3JJVmGp
The new Ofsted inspection toolkit includes a section on EAL learners.
Rather than waiting for inspection, schools can get ahead by evaluating and developing their approach to supporting EAL pupils.
In our latest article we outline how schools can review their EAL provision in four simple steps ⬇️
Rather than waiting for inspection, schools can get ahead by evaluating and developing their approach to supporting EAL pupils.
In our latest article we outline how schools can review their EAL provision in four simple steps ⬇️
19% of secondary learners in England use EAL: Is your school meeting their needs? Sarah Moodie – @thebellfoundation.bsky.social – explores practical steps for auditing & improving #EAL provision, from CPD to classroom strategies, using structured frameworks: buff.ly/nXCHi4P #Teaching #Edusky
Evaluating your secondary school’s EAL provision - SecEd
With 19% of secondary learners using EAL, discover how schools can audit, evaluate, and improve EAL inclusive provision
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January 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The new Ofsted inspection toolkit includes a section on EAL learners.
Rather than waiting for inspection, schools can get ahead by evaluating and developing their approach to supporting EAL pupils.
In our latest article we outline how schools can review their EAL provision in four simple steps ⬇️
Rather than waiting for inspection, schools can get ahead by evaluating and developing their approach to supporting EAL pupils.
In our latest article we outline how schools can review their EAL provision in four simple steps ⬇️
Potential cuts to local ESOL suggest the need for a national vision that prioritises equitable access to high-quality, local provision.
Our Director outlines in @feweek.bsky.social why not only investing in but rejuvenating our ESOL offering is key to meeting skills gaps: https://bit.ly/3MD6ENN
Our Director outlines in @feweek.bsky.social why not only investing in but rejuvenating our ESOL offering is key to meeting skills gaps: https://bit.ly/3MD6ENN
ESOL can solve skills shortages but it needs a national vision
National policy around improving ESOL needs a sharper focus, or it risks being undermined by local opposition
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December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Potential cuts to local ESOL suggest the need for a national vision that prioritises equitable access to high-quality, local provision.
Our Director outlines in @feweek.bsky.social why not only investing in but rejuvenating our ESOL offering is key to meeting skills gaps: https://bit.ly/3MD6ENN
Our Director outlines in @feweek.bsky.social why not only investing in but rejuvenating our ESOL offering is key to meeting skills gaps: https://bit.ly/3MD6ENN
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'Not only investing in, but rejuvenating our current ESOL offering can be the key to meeting skills gaps'
Diana Sutton of @thebellfoundation.bsky.social on the need for a national ESOL strategy as councils toy with local cuts to provision
Diana Sutton of @thebellfoundation.bsky.social on the need for a national ESOL strategy as councils toy with local cuts to provision
feweek.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
'Not only investing in, but rejuvenating our current ESOL offering can be the key to meeting skills gaps'
Diana Sutton of @thebellfoundation.bsky.social on the need for a national ESOL strategy as councils toy with local cuts to provision
Diana Sutton of @thebellfoundation.bsky.social on the need for a national ESOL strategy as councils toy with local cuts to provision
Thanks to Hamilton International School for sharing how they have strengthened their EAL provision by assessing learners' English proficiency.
Key to their approach was achieving Accreditation by Language for Results International, our scheme which recognises quality EAL provision: bit.ly/ALFRI
Key to their approach was achieving Accreditation by Language for Results International, our scheme which recognises quality EAL provision: bit.ly/ALFRI
5 ways to use data to boost inclusion for pupils with English as an additional language
5 data-driven ways to strengthen EAL provision
A multilingualism coordinator at an international school in Qatar shares tips for boosting language provision and inclusion
www.tes.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thanks to Hamilton International School for sharing how they have strengthened their EAL provision by assessing learners' English proficiency.
Key to their approach was achieving Accreditation by Language for Results International, our scheme which recognises quality EAL provision: bit.ly/ALFRI
Key to their approach was achieving Accreditation by Language for Results International, our scheme which recognises quality EAL provision: bit.ly/ALFRI
What does the latest EAL pupil evidence mean for schools?
Our Director Diana Sutton explores the findings from our latest EAL research with @education.ox.ac.uk and what schools can do to support EAL learners to reach their potential.
Read the article for useful insights: https://bit.ly/4acopxh
Our Director Diana Sutton explores the findings from our latest EAL research with @education.ox.ac.uk and what schools can do to support EAL learners to reach their potential.
Read the article for useful insights: https://bit.ly/4acopxh
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
What does the latest EAL pupil evidence mean for schools?
Our Director Diana Sutton explores the findings from our latest EAL research with @education.ox.ac.uk and what schools can do to support EAL learners to reach their potential.
Read the article for useful insights: https://bit.ly/4acopxh
Our Director Diana Sutton explores the findings from our latest EAL research with @education.ox.ac.uk and what schools can do to support EAL learners to reach their potential.
Read the article for useful insights: https://bit.ly/4acopxh
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With Ofsted now looking at EAL provision, new data from @thebellfoundation.bsky.social offers some useful insights, as its director Diana Sutton highlights
What the latest EAL pupil evidence means for schools
Diana Sutton from The Bell Foundation outlines some key insights from new research on pupils with English as an additional language
www.tes.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
With Ofsted now looking at EAL provision, new data from @thebellfoundation.bsky.social offers some useful insights, as its director Diana Sutton highlights
Launching our new evidence on #EAL attainment with @education.ox.ac.uk, we hosted a panel in Westminster exploring how EAL learner arrival time and English proficiency shape their achievement.
Explore the quotes of our brilliant speakers below ⬇️ and the full report here✨: bit.ly/evidence25
Explore the quotes of our brilliant speakers below ⬇️ and the full report here✨: bit.ly/evidence25
November 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Launching our new evidence on #EAL attainment with @education.ox.ac.uk, we hosted a panel in Westminster exploring how EAL learner arrival time and English proficiency shape their achievement.
Explore the quotes of our brilliant speakers below ⬇️ and the full report here✨: bit.ly/evidence25
Explore the quotes of our brilliant speakers below ⬇️ and the full report here✨: bit.ly/evidence25
This week our Director Diana took part in the panel at @aoc-info.bsky.social conference to launch their #AdultLearningPays campaign.
For those who speak English as a second language, ESOL is a powerful tool for growth, economic resilience, and integration.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hTh0TJ
For those who speak English as a second language, ESOL is a powerful tool for growth, economic resilience, and integration.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hTh0TJ
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This week our Director Diana took part in the panel at @aoc-info.bsky.social conference to launch their #AdultLearningPays campaign.
For those who speak English as a second language, ESOL is a powerful tool for growth, economic resilience, and integration.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hTh0TJ
For those who speak English as a second language, ESOL is a powerful tool for growth, economic resilience, and integration.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hTh0TJ
Congrats to all the #AoCBeacons finalists!🎉 We are proud to sponsor the Excellence in #ESOL Award, celebrating support that empowers learners & communities. Shout-out to 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲. More via @aoc-info.bsky.social: bit.ly/beacon-award...
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Congrats to all the #AoCBeacons finalists!🎉 We are proud to sponsor the Excellence in #ESOL Award, celebrating support that empowers learners & communities. Shout-out to 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲. More via @aoc-info.bsky.social: bit.ly/beacon-award...
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With 1 in 5 pupils in England’s #schools speaking English as an additional language #EAL, ensuring inclusive practice is vital, especially in light of Ofsted’s new inspection framework. Sarah Moodie outlines 4 steps for reviewing your EAL provision: buff.ly/5m6o92y #edusky #education
Evaluating your primary school’s EAL provision: Four steps - Headteacher Update
Advice from The Bell Foundation to help schools evaluate provision for students using English as an additional language
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November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
With 1 in 5 pupils in England’s #schools speaking English as an additional language #EAL, ensuring inclusive practice is vital, especially in light of Ofsted’s new inspection framework. Sarah Moodie outlines 4 steps for reviewing your EAL provision: buff.ly/5m6o92y #edusky #education
Our latest evidence from @education.ox.ac.uk shows that the later an EAL pupil joins school, the harder it is for them to catch up in education.
Late arriving monolingual pupils do not face this same attainment penalty, however.
Explore the findings in our data story: https://bit.ly/3JJVmGp
Late arriving monolingual pupils do not face this same attainment penalty, however.
Explore the findings in our data story: https://bit.ly/3JJVmGp
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Our latest evidence from @education.ox.ac.uk shows that the later an EAL pupil joins school, the harder it is for them to catch up in education.
Late arriving monolingual pupils do not face this same attainment penalty, however.
Explore the findings in our data story: https://bit.ly/3JJVmGp
Late arriving monolingual pupils do not face this same attainment penalty, however.
Explore the findings in our data story: https://bit.ly/3JJVmGp
We've launched our latest evidence on EAL learner attainment with @education.ox.ac.uk.
This builds on 10 years’ worth of research and reinforces the importance of assessing proficiency in English.
We asked teachers for their key takeaways⬇️ bit.ly/vidcovsuf
View the report: bit.ly/43YoaSk
This builds on 10 years’ worth of research and reinforces the importance of assessing proficiency in English.
We asked teachers for their key takeaways⬇️ bit.ly/vidcovsuf
View the report: bit.ly/43YoaSk
Video interviews with teachers
The latest research from the University of Oxford is a 10-year follow up to the first piece of research looking into the educational achievement of EAL pupils in England. It provides new evidence about how an EAL learners’ time of arrival at school can impact their achievement – and why assessing proficiency in English is essential for schools to understand and unlock their potential. In this video, teachers tell about the implications of the research for their work.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We've launched our latest evidence on EAL learner attainment with @education.ox.ac.uk.
This builds on 10 years’ worth of research and reinforces the importance of assessing proficiency in English.
We asked teachers for their key takeaways⬇️ bit.ly/vidcovsuf
View the report: bit.ly/43YoaSk
This builds on 10 years’ worth of research and reinforces the importance of assessing proficiency in English.
We asked teachers for their key takeaways⬇️ bit.ly/vidcovsuf
View the report: bit.ly/43YoaSk
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🔊A decade of studies reinforce that proficiency in English is key to transforming outcomes for EAL pupils with high needs.
This latest analysis from Dr @ariel-lindorff.bsky.social & Prof Steve Strand OBE was commissioned by @thebellfoundation.bsky.social & Unbound Philanthropy.
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This latest analysis from Dr @ariel-lindorff.bsky.social & Prof Steve Strand OBE was commissioned by @thebellfoundation.bsky.social & Unbound Philanthropy.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🔊A decade of studies reinforce that proficiency in English is key to transforming outcomes for EAL pupils with high needs.
This latest analysis from Dr @ariel-lindorff.bsky.social & Prof Steve Strand OBE was commissioned by @thebellfoundation.bsky.social & Unbound Philanthropy.
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This latest analysis from Dr @ariel-lindorff.bsky.social & Prof Steve Strand OBE was commissioned by @thebellfoundation.bsky.social & Unbound Philanthropy.
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Data is key to developing effective education provision. But there is currently limited accurate national data on adults who need to learn English and their levels of proficiency. A marker should be added to the data collected by FE providers to better track learners’ needs: https://bit.ly/3UaSio9
October 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Data is key to developing effective education provision. But there is currently limited accurate national data on adults who need to learn English and their levels of proficiency. A marker should be added to the data collected by FE providers to better track learners’ needs: https://bit.ly/3UaSio9
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Ofsted's inclusion of EAL is a big and welcome change, says this charity leader – here's how schools can ensure provision in this area is visible and valued
Ofsted’s new focus on EAL is a step in the right direction
The inclusion of English as an additional language in the new inspection toolkit means schools need to look again at this area of provision, writes Katherine Solomon
www.tes.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Ofsted's inclusion of EAL is a big and welcome change, says this charity leader – here's how schools can ensure provision in this area is visible and valued
The majority of future teachers will work in multilingual classrooms. Yet only 37% of early career teachers report that their training prepared them well for teaching #EAL pupils. Effective teacher training is urgently needed to generate and maintain EAL expertise in schools: https://bit.ly/4nSDEje
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The majority of future teachers will work in multilingual classrooms. Yet only 37% of early career teachers report that their training prepared them well for teaching #EAL pupils. Effective teacher training is urgently needed to generate and maintain EAL expertise in schools: https://bit.ly/4nSDEje
For the first time in years, Ofsted inspectors will be asked to explicitly consider how schools are supporting EAL pupils. What does this shift mean for schools?
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, we outline these changes and how schools can build sustainable EAL provision: https://bit.ly/Ofsted-EAL
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, we outline these changes and how schools can build sustainable EAL provision: https://bit.ly/Ofsted-EAL
October 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
For the first time in years, Ofsted inspectors will be asked to explicitly consider how schools are supporting EAL pupils. What does this shift mean for schools?
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, we outline these changes and how schools can build sustainable EAL provision: https://bit.ly/Ofsted-EAL
In @tesmagazine.bsky.social, we outline these changes and how schools can build sustainable EAL provision: https://bit.ly/Ofsted-EAL
How can we implement effective #oracy programmes for EAL learners when 41% of early career teachers report feeling unprepared to teach multilingual classrooms?
There is an urgent need for effective teacher training and oracy programmes that help EAL learners build confidence: bit.ly/48ayhEo
There is an urgent need for effective teacher training and oracy programmes that help EAL learners build confidence: bit.ly/48ayhEo
Blog: Seven Ways to Ensure Oracy Programmes are Effective for EAL Learners
In this blog, we consider the key issues that policy makers need to consider to ensure that efforts to improve oracy in schools do not overlook the needs of EAL learners.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
How can we implement effective #oracy programmes for EAL learners when 41% of early career teachers report feeling unprepared to teach multilingual classrooms?
There is an urgent need for effective teacher training and oracy programmes that help EAL learners build confidence: bit.ly/48ayhEo
There is an urgent need for effective teacher training and oracy programmes that help EAL learners build confidence: bit.ly/48ayhEo
Many speakers of English as a second language have skills and experience that are unutilised due to language barriers.
Investment in effective #ESOL provision is key to unlocking this potential. Discover our calls to turn this potential into reality: https://bit.ly/3UaSio9
@hughesdavid.bsky.social
Investment in effective #ESOL provision is key to unlocking this potential. Discover our calls to turn this potential into reality: https://bit.ly/3UaSio9
@hughesdavid.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Many speakers of English as a second language have skills and experience that are unutilised due to language barriers.
Investment in effective #ESOL provision is key to unlocking this potential. Discover our calls to turn this potential into reality: https://bit.ly/3UaSio9
@hughesdavid.bsky.social
Investment in effective #ESOL provision is key to unlocking this potential. Discover our calls to turn this potential into reality: https://bit.ly/3UaSio9
@hughesdavid.bsky.social
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#Oracy skills are high on the #education agenda. Glynis Lloyd considers what #teachers need to know about teaching oracy to students who use English as an additional language (EAL) and offers 12 practical approaches for the classroom: buff.ly/sqOiPR8 #schools #edusky
Building oracy-rich learning for EAL learners - SecEd
Supporting the oracy needs of EAL learners in all their subjects and practical and sustainable strategies for teachers
buff.ly
September 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#Oracy skills are high on the #education agenda. Glynis Lloyd considers what #teachers need to know about teaching oracy to students who use English as an additional language (EAL) and offers 12 practical approaches for the classroom: buff.ly/sqOiPR8 #schools #edusky
#Oracy is important for success in education and later in life.
For all pupils to benefit however, the specific needs of #EAL pupils must be considered.
Teachers must provide learners with a structured approach that exposes them to language and builds their confidence: https://bit.ly/4nSDEje
For all pupils to benefit however, the specific needs of #EAL pupils must be considered.
Teachers must provide learners with a structured approach that exposes them to language and builds their confidence: https://bit.ly/4nSDEje
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Oracy is important for success in education and later in life.
For all pupils to benefit however, the specific needs of #EAL pupils must be considered.
Teachers must provide learners with a structured approach that exposes them to language and builds their confidence: https://bit.ly/4nSDEje
For all pupils to benefit however, the specific needs of #EAL pupils must be considered.
Teachers must provide learners with a structured approach that exposes them to language and builds their confidence: https://bit.ly/4nSDEje
Ahead of the release of the Curriculum & Assessment Review report, we've been thinking about how the curriculum can better support the needs of EAL learners.
Earlier this year, our article for Schools Week outlined our recommendations to meet the varied needs of EAL pupils: https://bit.ly/482UOVS
Earlier this year, our article for Schools Week outlined our recommendations to meet the varied needs of EAL pupils: https://bit.ly/482UOVS
September 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ahead of the release of the Curriculum & Assessment Review report, we've been thinking about how the curriculum can better support the needs of EAL learners.
Earlier this year, our article for Schools Week outlined our recommendations to meet the varied needs of EAL pupils: https://bit.ly/482UOVS
Earlier this year, our article for Schools Week outlined our recommendations to meet the varied needs of EAL pupils: https://bit.ly/482UOVS
This #EuropeanDayofLanguages we celebrate the incredible linguistic diversity in schools.
Multilingual classrooms are the norm and our interactive story features experts, teachers, and learners who unpack the myths and opportunities around learning English, and what must change: bit.ly/eal-story
Multilingual classrooms are the norm and our interactive story features experts, teachers, and learners who unpack the myths and opportunities around learning English, and what must change: bit.ly/eal-story
September 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This #EuropeanDayofLanguages we celebrate the incredible linguistic diversity in schools.
Multilingual classrooms are the norm and our interactive story features experts, teachers, and learners who unpack the myths and opportunities around learning English, and what must change: bit.ly/eal-story
Multilingual classrooms are the norm and our interactive story features experts, teachers, and learners who unpack the myths and opportunities around learning English, and what must change: bit.ly/eal-story
Attending #ESOL classes is more than just acquiring a language – it can be life-changing.
Read and watch the inspiring stories of those who have overcome obstacles to learn English through ESOL classes and how it has transformed their day-to-day lives: https://bit.ly/43ZrTzW
Read and watch the inspiring stories of those who have overcome obstacles to learn English through ESOL classes and how it has transformed their day-to-day lives: https://bit.ly/43ZrTzW
Learning English: The Difference it Made for Me
In England and Wales, 5.1 million people speak English as a Second or Additional Language (ESL). For many, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes have been the key to a new language an...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Attending #ESOL classes is more than just acquiring a language – it can be life-changing.
Read and watch the inspiring stories of those who have overcome obstacles to learn English through ESOL classes and how it has transformed their day-to-day lives: https://bit.ly/43ZrTzW
Read and watch the inspiring stories of those who have overcome obstacles to learn English through ESOL classes and how it has transformed their day-to-day lives: https://bit.ly/43ZrTzW