{"id":19199,"date":"2022-11-03T09:11:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T09:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/?page_id=19199"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:40:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:40:12","slug":"eal-coordinator-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/inclusion\/ethnically-diverse-education-achievement-service\/supporting-multilingual-children\/eal-coordinator-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting multilingualism coordinator checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Area<\/th>Actions<\/th>When<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Admin and management<\/strong><\/td>
  • update multilingualism records-pupils, languages, needs and data<\/li>
  • set up intervention where appropriate<\/li>
  • check resource needs with class teachers, make up resources as necessary<\/li>
  • order dictionaries and graded readers, bilingual materials<\/li>
  • manage teaching and office space and other subject specific resources<\/li>
  • respond to EDEAS emails, flyers, support.<\/li>
  • manage other agency communications\/signposting communications (e.g.: school nurse, social services, ESOL support)<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
termly<\/td><\/tr>
New arrivals<\/strong><\/td>
  • ensure Induction packs are updated and ready for New Arrivals<\/li>
  • book interpreters for newly arrived families if needed<\/li>
  • register new arrivals to EDEAS and request support if needed<\/li>
  • plan and deliver New arrival – Survival English group when possible<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
ongoing<\/td><\/tr>
Intervention<\/strong><\/td>
  • identify pupils who need intervention (this could be new arrivals, underachievers, pupils causing concern)<\/li>
  • plan and deliver intervention-sourcing materials, tracking progress and reporting on impact<\/li>
  • communicate with class teachers about intervention needed<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
ongoing<\/td><\/tr>
BSWs and interpreters<\/strong><\/td>
  • book and support BSWs or Interpreters in the school<\/li>
  • direct BSWs and ensure teachers are fully aware how to use bilingual support effectively<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
ongoing<\/td><\/tr>
Proficiency assessments<\/strong><\/td>
  • ensure class teachers have copies of proficiency assessment tool<\/li>
  • collate proficiency levels half termly and track progress<\/li>
  • use proficiency records to analyse data and plan intervention<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
ongoing<\/td><\/tr>
Home languages<\/strong><\/td>
  • celebrate European day of Languages<\/li>
  • organise language survey and that language and ethnicity information on SIMS is accurately collected, recorded and analysed<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
26th September annually<\/td><\/tr>
GCSE\/SATs provision<\/strong><\/td>
  • apply for Special Arrangements and extra time for multilingual students for GCSE and other public exams<\/li>
  • make sure school has correct bilingual dictionaries for GCSE exam season<\/li>
  • make arrangements for pupils to do GCSE home language exams and access any preparation classes <\/li>
  • make arrangements for pupils to complete Maths SATs with the support of an interpreter with EDEAS Team<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
Start of Spring Term<\/td><\/tr>
Multilingualism\/SEN<\/strong><\/td>
  • refer multilingual students not making progress to SENCO<\/li>
  • provide evidence for SEND, e.g. home language assessment, diagnostic reading assessment<\/li>
  • monitor multilingual students on SEND Register and ensure bilingual support is provided for meetings<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
update termly<\/td><\/tr>
Supporting multilingualism training<\/strong><\/td>
  • deliver CPD INSET for staff& liaise with EDEAS for provision of CPD on Teaching and Learning of Multilingualism<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
Annually<\/td><\/tr>
Additional clubs<\/strong><\/td>
  • set up and run a weekly club to support pupils in completing their homework or to provide pupils with extra opportunities to practise reading<\/li>
  • set up home language club so that pupils have opportunities to discuss class work in their home language<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
Set up in September ongoing weekly<\/td><\/tr>
Parental support<\/strong><\/td>
  • arrange termly parent meetings on key education themes<\/li>
  • book interpreters (if needed) for termly meetings<\/li>
  • arrange alternative dates for parent\/teacher meetings for parents who need bilingual support and book an interpreter.<\/li><\/ul><\/td>
termly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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