HOW CAN SCHOOLS WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH FAMILIES OF MULTILINGUAL LERNERS?
THE BELL FOUNDATION FREE SESSION THURSDAY 13TH MARCH 4-5 PM
Multilingual families are a diverse group whose geographical, social, and economic backgrounds vary significantly. Families speak different languages, have different levels and types of education and may have experienced dislocation from their home because of conflict. Added to this mix is a range of expectations and understanding about their involvement in their children’s learning, not to mention their rights as a parent regarding their child’s education.
In this webinar, a panel of speakers will consider how schools can be responsive to that diversity, and how to be welcoming, inclusive, and affirming, so that all families can give their children the best possible support to flourish at school.
The webinar will include:
- What research tells us about the role schools play in supporting families to settle, integrate and succeed;
- The importance of building parental relationships and supporting parental engagement in learning;
- How one school builds meaningful and empowering relationships with multilingual families.
Panel:
- Heather Rolfe: Director of Research at British Future, a think tank focused on immigration, integration, race and identity.
- Gemma Davis: Programme Director, Learning with Parents.
- Soofia Amin: Specialist Lead in Education for EAL, Tapscott Learning Trust.
Who should register for the webinar:
- Staff with responsibility for EAL in primary and secondary schools;
- EAL coordinators;
- Pastoral leads and year leaders;
- Staff with responsibility for induction;
- Staff with responsibility for working with families.
