91全能 has been awarded the EAL Quality Mark听Gold Award, recognising the school鈥檚 exceptional provision for students听with English as an听additional听language (EAL).听听
The award followed a听comprehensive听review by the EAL Academy, which assessed the听key areas of听leadership听and management, teaching, learning and assessment, and engagement with families听and the听wider听community.听听
The review considered how well EAL teaching is embedded in school plans and policies, how students are supported across听subjects, and how effectively the Academy works with families to promote language development and inclusion.听As a result of this thorough assessment and the school鈥檚 ongoing commitment, Shireland was awarded the Gold Award for exceptional practice.听听
Principal,听Thomas Daly, commented:听鈥淎t Shireland, we believe that听a听student鈥檚 background or starting point should听never听limit their education. Language is just one of听the听many barriers we work to remove so every听child听can reach their highest potential.听听
鈥淭his Gold Award recognises the dedication of our staff and the systems we have put in place to support our students鈥� learning,听confidence听and engagement. It celebrates the ways we听help them unlock doors to happy,听fulfilling听and successful futures.鈥�听
The EAL Academy, which oversees听and awards the EAL Quality Mark, is an organisation of experts in听school improvement and supporting students who speak English as an听additional听language. Since 2012,听it听has worked with schools听nationally and internationally, offering training, advice, and accredited online courses to help teachers improve learning outcomes for EAL students.听听
91全能鈥檚 award places it among a select听group of schools recognised for exceptional EAL practice听and reflects its听commitment to high-quality teaching, inclusive leadership,听and meaningful engagement with听its communities. For students, it ensures language barriers do not stand in the way of achievement, allowing听them to fully听participate听in school life and build the foundations for future success.听听