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Preparing to welcome new arrivals with EAL to your school

Date
27/09/2023 16:00 - 17:30
Code
EW-EAL
Description
This course focuses on whole school provision and will cover: 

• The varied backgrounds and needs of children who are newly arrived from abroad, including refugees 

• Aspects of welcoming and induction for new arrivals from abroad, including initial assessment and information gathering; engaging with parents; initial support; creating a welcoming whole school environment; support for children who are refugees 

• Useful sources of guidance and resources to support provision for new arrivals, including refugees

Crossphase
EAL coordinators in primary and secondary schools; headteachers and senior leaders in primary and secondary schools
• Understanding of the needs of children who are new to the country, including refugees, and beginner learners of EAL 

• Knowledge that will enable you to review and develop your whole school provision for welcoming children who are newly arrived from abroad, including refugees  

• Knowledge of sources of further guidance and useful resources to support provision for new arrivals

Emily Waddilove
schoolstraining@wokingham.gov.uk
To be held via Microsoft Teams
The Teams invitation will be sent to those in our EAL contacts list. Other colleagues can book to attend by clicking on the booking link below.
No charge