Here you will find a collection of advice, embedded videos, links, and downloadable resources to give to parents or signpost them on to this website. Many of the downloadable resources are available in translation. In some sections, the English language versions of each are offered as individual pdfs, and the translated versions are contained in a zip file or link to a web collection.
One community within our Black
and Minority Ethnic (BME) school
population is proving hard to engage.
How can the school reach out more
effectively to this particular group of
parents?
Download this pdf for the answer. It can also be used in training sessions to promote discussion amongst staff.
This card is part of 101 EAL conversation cards set: More information can be found here
Use of first language at home (Webinar from UCL Institute of Education)
Learning at home in your mother tongue - Videos about literacy, numeracy and Creative art - Arabic, English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian
View the 12 videos in the Playlist here
Available in translation into many of the main languages spoken by Hampshire's communities, this leaflet is free to download and can be given to parents. It explains why continued use of the home language is something to be encouraged, especially as it contributes in positive ways to the child's development of English.
Leaflet for parents that explains the benefits of bringing up their child bilingually and provides answers to some frequently asked questions.
This leaflet is available in translation on the EMTAS website. Follow the link to find the translated versions.
Co-produced by EMTAS and the Primary Behaviour Service, this booklet gives ten top positive behaviour management strategies that parents can use in the home to support their child to learn how to self-regulate.
Produced by Services for Young Children, this leaflet on School Readiness is available in translation. It gives parents some practical tips on how to give their child some real-life experiences that can help prepare them for starting school in the UK.
English version of the SfYC 'School Readiness' leaflet for parents/carers
Written for parents, this publication covers various aspects of safeguarding and well-being. It explains some of the risks they need to be aware of so they can better safeguard their children against the possible risks posed by different online activities.
Reading with your child 0-12 months - 22 languages
Reading with your child 3-4 years - 21 languages
Reading with your child 4-6 years - 28 languages
Information aimed at parents - translated into a number of languages including Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Polish, Romanian, Turkish and Urdu
The above article makes reference to using Young Interpreters to interpret in situations where non-sensitive information may be exchanged. The following links provide additional guidance around safeguarding child interpreters, more information about the Young Interpreter Scheme and relevant blogs.
Resources, including video materials, in other languages to support home-school liaison. Covers:
- learning through play
- getting ready for Reception class
- developing literacy skills (Year R through Key Stage 1)
- keeping your child safe online
- use of Zoom and Google Classroom
This has been translated into thirteen different languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simpl.), Chinese (Trad.), Gujarati, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Urdu. These translations were carried out by professional linguists with secondary proofing. However, the original English version should be treated as the official source of statutory school staff duties.