english as a second language in uk schools

english is a second language in england english is a second language in england one in eight pupils speaks english as a second language in the uk. the government survey highlights the 'disunited nations' in classrooms as teachers battle to educate a massive influx of immigrants. in some areas more than 70 per cent of pupils arriving at the school gates do not speak english as their mother tongue. mps and unions immediately called on ministers to take urgent action to prevent primaries and secondaries being overwhelmed by the pressure. they warn that schools are being forced to juggle resources as migrant children take longer to understand lessons and divert the teacher's energies from other pupils. the department for children, …

This file contains 9 pages in PPTX format (605.7 KB). To download "english as a second language in uk schools", click the Telegram button on the left.