Area |
Actions |
When |
Admin and management |
- update EAL Records-pupils, languages, needs and data
- set up intervention where appropriate
- check resource needs with class teachers, make up resources as necessary
- order dictionaries and graded readers, bilingual materials
- manage teaching and office space and other subject specific resources
- respond to EMTAS emails, flyers, support.
- manage other agency communications/signposting communications (e.g.: school nurse, social services, ESOL support)
|
termly |
New arrivals |
- ensure Induction packs are updated and ready for New Arrivals
- book interpreters for newly arrived families if needed
- register new arrivals to EMTAS and request support if needed
- plan and deliver EAL New arrival – Survival English group when possible
|
ongoing |
Intervention |
- identify pupils who need intervention (this could be new arrivals, underachievers, pupils causing concern)
- plan and deliver intervention-sourcing materials, tracking progress and reporting on impact
- communicate with class teachers about intervention needed
|
ongoing |
BSWs and interpreters |
- book and support BSWs or Interpreters in the school
- direct BSWs and ensure teachers are fully aware how to use bilingual support effectively
|
ongoing |
EAL assessments |
- ensure class teachers have copies of EAL assessment tool
- collate EAL levels half termly and track progress
- use EAL records to analyse data and plan intervention
|
ongoing |
Home languages |
- celebrate European day of Languages
- organise language survey and that language and ethnicity information on SIMS is accurately collected, recorded and analysed
|
26th September annually |
GCSE/SATs provision |
- apply for Special Arrangements and extra time for EAL students for GCSE and other public exams
- make sure school has correct bilingual dictionaries for GCSE exam season
- make arrangements for pupils to do GCSE home language exams and access any preparation classes provided by EMTAS
- make arrangements for pupils to complete Maths SATs with the support of an interpreter with EMTAS Team
|
Start of Spring Term |
EAL/SEND |
- refer EAL students not making progress to SENCO/EMTAS
- provide evidence for SEND, e.g. home language assessment, diagnostic reading assessment
- monitor EAL students on SEND Register and ensure bilingual support is provided for AR meetings
|
update termly |
EAL training |
- deliver CPD INSET for staff& liaise with EMTAS for provision of CPD on Teaching and Learning of EAL
- attend training termly EAL network meetings provided by EMTAS (book on Devon Education Services CPD online)
|
Annually |
EAL clubs |
- set up and run a weekly club to support pupils in completing their homework or to provide pupils with extra opportunities to practise reading
- set up home language club so that pupils have opportunities to discuss class work in their home language
|
Set up in September ongoing weekly |
Parental support |
- arrange termly parent meetings on key education themes
- book interpreters (if needed) for termly meetings
- arrange alternative dates for parent/teacher meetings for parents who need bilingual support and book an interpreter.
|
termly |