Better Bilingual training sessions may be planned within the setting’s EMA Action Plan or as ‘stand-alone’ INSET for which there will be a separate charge.
Consultancy will begin with an hour’s free ‘scoping’ visit in which the Better Bilingual consultant will work collaboratively with the educational setting to identify BME/EAL strengths as well as areas for development.
Better Bilingual is able to direct you to a wide range of useful resources to support this work, many of which are free.
"Catherine’s quiet determination and her exceptionally high standards make her an unquestionable choice in supporting strategic development & direct work with learners within an educational setting."
“Thank you for your support this year. I feel a lot more confident about my role and ability to support staff
appropriately.”
"Thank you - I understand it all so much better now and feel confident to support teachers."
Dear Yasmin and Catherine, Thank you so much for giving so generously of your time, expert knowledge and skills over the last two years - it really has been very, very much appreciated. I hope we can continue to work together when I take up my post as EAL coordinator at X school in September.
Learning Village – online EAL resources for learners aged 6-14 years old Better Bilingual is currently working in partnership with several primary and secondary schools in Bristol and North Somerset to pilot and support with Read more…
Benefits of using First Language (L1) to support learning “The use of the first language does much to maintain confidence and self-esteem because it is a signal that the classroom includes the child. It says: Read more…
Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) – January 2018 Here is the latest information about a specific funding source for children of families relocating under the government’s Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme….. In addition to Read more…