Accessing support
Complete a Bilingual support and interpreter booking form, if support is needed.
We can support schools with new arrivals by providing:
- An interpreter for your initial meeting with the family
- A bilingual support worker for intervention sessions
- Teacher training and advice
- Support in using the proficiency assessment
- Bilingual resources
Welcoming and supporting new arrivals
Access EDEAS Connect for guidance and support on:
- What checklists to use in the welcome meeting
- What questions should be asked
- What to discuss in the welcome meeting, such as attendance and safeguarding
- How to support children with language acquisition
- Understanding what resources are available
- Supporting children during the ‘silent’ period
- Exploring any concerns
We will shortly also be offering academies a package to include consultancy and a subscription to EDEAS connect – a subscription only access hub for expert resources, guidance and community support for schools and settings. Please visit this page again