Assessing children who are EAL

[Sumzy]

Hi 

I am aware that in the EYFS statutory requirement it says ' when assessing  communication, Language and literacy skills, practitioners must assess children's skills in English';  I just wanted to have some idea how settings go about this as we have several children who are very fluent in their home language but struggle when speaking in English. Also with regards to understanding their understanding in their home language is very good yet they won't understand properly in English. 

Just wanted an insight as to what other settings do 

Thanks 

Sumayya