Outline of the outcomes achieved, including: the curriculum-linked induction programme had a number of positive outcomes, such as providing maximum opportunities for speaking and listening, also ensuring all four language skills were used; the headteacher invited those responsible for developing the course to present their work at two twilight in-service training sessions.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Introduction to a case study of a large Roman Catholic primary school in Northern England, focusing on securing progress for newly arrived pupils with English as an additional language.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Details of the recommendations made to senior leaders, what these changes involved, how the processes were modified and the responses of teachers.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Details of what is being done to address the school's issues. An English as an additional language (EAL) consultant, who specialised in developing induction courses tailored to the needs of individual schools, was invited to work with the ethnic minority achievement (EMA) team and key subject specialists to develop an induction course which would be offered for two hours a week (one double lesson) for a term.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Case study on a multi-ethnic primary school in London focusing on partnership teaching to support new arrivals.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Introduction to case study of multi-ethnic comprehensive school in London where the design and technology department changed pedagogy to help bilingual pupils.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Introduction to a case study of a large inner-city community primary school in the North of England, where the focus is on welcoming new arrivals.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Details of what is being done to address the school's issues, including: whole-school values of tolerance and respect are promoted, for example through inclusive assemblies; high emphasis on working with parents through family learning and fun activities; home languages are used to support learning.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Review of the success of the actions taken, and how these standards and progress should be maintained, for example the focus on English as an Additional Language (EAL) is to be an essential element of staff continuing professional development.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
Case study from a small Roman Catholic secondary school in a shire county, which focuses on supporting isolated bilingual learners within the curriculum: one school’s response to Polish new arrivals.
The National Strategies Last update: 2011
