Top 5 tips for supporting parents of newly arrived EAL pupils

1. Top 5 tips for supporting
parents of newly arrived EAL
pupils

2. Supporting parents
Supporting parents of newly arrived EAL pupils is crucial to the integration
process. Many parents of EAL pupils do not speak proficient English
themselves and could benefit from a little bit of help.
Tips from some primary and secondary EAL teachers

3. 1- Provide twilight session information
ESOL classes
Perhaps your school has the means to provide ESOL classes for parents of
EAL learners?
Ideally, EAL parents can be given the same resources as their children so
that they can learn English together as a family.

4. 2- Organise induction meetings
For EAL children to feel more included, schools can organise meetings
between school staff, teachers and parents. Parents can then find out about
their children’s environment and get specific feedback from teachers and staff.

5. 3- Family support
Having a member of staff help EAL parents receive certain benefits and help
with housing can be a great support method. This removes a bit of stress on
the parents’ end, establishes better relationships in the community and allows
them to focus more on their children.

6. 4- Workshops
It is important for EAL parents to understand the UK education system so that
they can support their children during their education. It’s helpful to explain
that attendance and behaviour are very important in British schooling.

7. 5- Involvement in school
Try to integrate EAL parents into the school community! Many of them will be
more than happy to participate in trips, events and workshops. This allows
them to build connections and will make their children feel more integrated
too.

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