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Supporting multilingualism coordinator checklist


AreaActionsWhen
Admin and management
  • update multilingualism 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 EDEAS 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 EDEAS and request support if needed

  • plan and deliver 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
Proficiency assessments
  • ensure class teachers have copies of Proficiency assessment tool

  • collate proficiency levels half termly and track progress

  • use proficiency 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 multilingual 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

  • make arrangements for pupils to complete Maths SATs with the support of an interpreter with EDEAS Team
Start of Spring Term
Multilingualism/SEN
  • refer multilingual students not making progress to SENCO/
  • EDEAS
  • provide evidence for SEND, e.g. home language assessment, diagnostic reading assessment

  • monitor multilingual students on SEND Register and ensure bilingual support is provided for AR meetings
update termly
Supporting multilingualism training
  • deliver CPD INSET for staff& liaise with EDEAS for provision of CPD on Teaching and Learning of Multilingualism
Annually
Additional 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