Richard Foster
Head of Service
01942 404587

Tel:

01942 404589

Who do we support?
All pupils for whom English is not the language of home, both those newly arrived in this country and those born here. Children of Asylum Seekers enrolled in school and ethnic minority pupils experiencing difficulty as a result of their language background. Schools and their staff enrolling pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

What support is available?
Support for the enrolment and induction of EAL and Asylum Seeker pupils into schoolsAdvice and support for school staff with materials and strategies for working with EAL pupilsAdditional teacher/LSA support, where appropriateSupport for schools and families in maintaining pupils' attendanceIn-service training and advice about relevant aspects of other cultures and religions.

When should you refer?
All schools when approached by non-English speaking families or Asylum Seeker families seeking school places should refer to the EAL Team.

How to refer
Contact the Team Co-ordinator by phone, fax or e-mail. Where a member of the EAL Team visits the school regularly new children can be referred to them directly.

What happens next?
All children referred to the Team will have an initial assessment of their learning needs leading to a negotiated package of support for the child, the school and its staff.

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Tel:

01942 404075

Who do we support?
Traveller children and their families accessing educational opportunities.Schools and their staff enrolling Traveller pupils.

What support is available?
Support for the enrolment and induction of Traveller pupils into schoolsSupport for schools and families in maintaining Traveller pupils' attendanceAdvice and support for school staff with materials and strategies for working with Traveller pupilsAdditional teacher/LSA support, where appropriateIn-service training and education about aspects of Traveller cultureSupport for the development of distance learning packages

When should you refer?
All schools when approached by Traveller families seeking school places should refer to the Traveller Education Team.

How to refer
Contact the Team Co-ordinator by phone, fax or e-mail. Where a member of the Traveller Education Team visits the school regularly new children can be referred to them directly.

What happens next?
All children referred to the Team will have an initial assessment of their learning needs leading to a negotiated package of support for the child, the school and its staff.

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