Welcoming International New Arrivals (for primary schools)

This one day course will focus on developing an effective induction process for newly arrived children and provide you with a range of practical teaching and learning activities / resources to ensure International New Arrivals (INAs) are able to access the curriculum.

• Understand the diverse needs of International New Arrivals (INAs), including those seeking asylum, refugees and evacuees

• Explore the challenges and barriers experienced by INAs

• Have an increased awareness of how to ensure newly arrived learners and their families feel welcomed, safe and secure

• Guidance in developing a welcoming learning environment

• Explore processes to enable INAs to settle into school quickly and to ensure their needs are met

• Reflect on current induction and admissions procedures and share good practice

• Consider a range of effective T&L strategies and resources to support newly arrived EAL children

• Planning appropriate activities

• Explore a range of resources suitable for INAs

• Share existing good practice

Facilitated by Neala Campling (Primary EAL Lead Teacher) and Amy Sarthou (EAL Specialist Teacher) both from the Ethnic Diversity Service.