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 |