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  • Young Interpreter Scheme®


    Overall winner of The Guardian Public Services Awards 2013 

    Winner of Chartered Institute of Linguists' Threlford Cup 2018


      

    The Young Interpreter Scheme® is an excellent example of practice that supports and develops children and young people’s confidence and leadership skills within schools. Ofsted (2014), Hampshire County Council Children's services inspection.

    Like so many of the best ideas, the Young Interpreter Scheme® is so stunningly simple that you wonder why it has not been done before. David Brindle, The Guardian

    We have been impressed with the quality and depth of the resources on the Moodle. We are convinced that the scheme is a great addition to Rochdale schools. Erica Field, Rochdale Borough Council
        
        
    Originating in Hampshire and now running across the UK and internationally, the 
    Young Interpreter Scheme® offers training for learners aged 5-16 to develop the skills needed to help new arrivals with English as an Additional Language.
    Trained Young Interpreters help newly-arrived pupils feel welcome and settled in their new school environment. The scheme also develops the confidence, communication and leadership skills of the Young Interpreters. For schools it’s a way of valuing multilingualism whilst acknowledging and celebrating the skills of their learners.

    Young Interpreters can be speakers of English only or speakers of other languages. Together they use a range of inventive ideas modelled during their training to communicate with their new classmates.

              

    What guidance and support is offered? 

    Primary and Secondary online registration to Young Interpreter Scheme® Moodle provides access to guidance and materials to train pupils

    - Cross-phase bonus materials offer trained Young Interpreters a range of exciting activities aimed to develop their skills

    - Free regular webinars for schools who are new to the Young Interpreter Scheme. See Network Meetings tab on Hampshire EMTAS website

    - A range of branded badges, stickers and other items are available to purchase for a small additional cost. See order form

    - Young Interpreter Champions near you


    What does it cost?

    £70 per school registration including unlimited access to either Primary or Secondary Moodle and cross-phase bonus materials.

    Download an order form.


    Contact

    - For general information about the scheme, visit our website, watch our walkthroughread our blogs and check our Frequently Asked questions.
    - For questions relating to content and good YI practice, contact Astrid Dinneen, YI Lead: astrid.dinneen@hants.gov.uk 
    For questions relating to resources, orders, access to Moodle or for questions relating to your username and password, contact EMTAS@hants.gov.uk 

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