UK Organisations
British Association for Applied Linguistics provides a forum for people interested in language and the applications of linguistics. BAAL organises scientific meetings, and publishes a newsletter and conference proceedings.
Collaborative Learning Project Collaborative Learning Project -a teacher network to share resources that promote talk and provide access for EAL learners
CILT's community languages pages offers listings of community language examinations including GCSE and A Levels, and provides an extensive list of community language specific sites on the web
The English as an Additional Language Association of Wales (EALAW) is a not-for-profit national organisation committed to the advancement of language and curriculum development for pupils learning EAL.
The EMA online portal provides online access to EAL and bilingual teaching materials and resources through a contributory database
The Government is committed to supporting pupils for whom English is not a first language. In the pupil support section of the DFE website you can find resources regarding the Department’s strategy for English as an additional language including case studies, information on key EAL initiatives and useful publications.
Multilingual Learning Website ESRC-funded seminar series brings together research from recent and ongoing projects on complementary schools in the UK and internationally.
NATE National Association for the Teaching of English dedicated to good practice in the teaching of English.The association has a range of committees and standing working parties who address current concerns, disseminate knowledge and ideas, promote the work of the association and seek to represent the views of the association to national and local bodies.
NATECLA (National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults) is the national forum and professional organisation for ESOL teachers.
The 'Our Languages' project supports community languages teaching and learning and aims to encourage community cohesion, celebrate pupil achievement and promote plurilingualism. Includes a useful search engine for locating schools teaching community languages.
In many parts of the world it is common for children to be exposed to two or even more languages right from birth, but bilingualism is a relatively new phenomenon in most of Europe. As a consequence, growing up with more than one language is often regarded as ‘special’ and even ‘dangerous’ for a child’s development, and bilingualism is still surrounded by negative beliefs and misunderstandings. This is largely due to lack of information. Bilingualism Matters want to help inform the public about the benefits of bilingualism and encourage families, educators, and policy makers in supporting children’s development of multiple languages.
Other subject associations
The Council for Subject Associations (CfSA) is a membership organisation and chartable company by limited guarantee set up with the support of the Department of Children Schools and Families (DCSF) to act as a single voice for its subject association members. The CfSA currently has over forty member associations. These members specialise in over twenty different subject areas and cover varying stages of the curriculum. However, even though the member associations of CfSA have different specialist interests, by definition, they also share a number of deep commitments and concerns.
The Association for the Study of Primary Education (ASPE ) was founded in the belief that one of the best ways to advance primary education is through professional collaboration and action. It is open to all involved in primary education. The organisation encourages a considered and well researched perspective that will enable all children in primary education to get a better deal.
