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Bradford celebrates Quality Mark supplementary schools in House of Commons
2018-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | House of Commons, Parliament Square, Westminster, SW1 0AA, United Kingdom
In 2016, Bradford Metropolitan Council re-affirmed its long-standing commitment to ensuring supplementary schools operate safely and effectively in the district by launching the NRCSE quality assurance process.
Many supplementary school staff and volunteers have attended safeguarding, lesson planning, behaviour management and other training. In June 2017, an important conference for supplementary education was held at Bradford University.
Today, three schools came to London with Bradford Officers Salim Akhtar and Javed Bashir to visit the Houses of Parliament and be congratulated by Bradford West MP, Naz Shah.

Camden Supplementary Schools Forum
2018-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Camden Learning, 10th Floor, 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG, United Kingdom
The forum will be an opportunity to network and hear from Camden Learning about plans for 2018 and the support that will be available to supplementary schools.
You will also be hearing from guest speakers from NRCSE and Young Camden Foundation as well as others, on topics such as mentoring, training, accreditation and funding. It will be an interactive forum with a chance to feedback and ask questions.
We value the work and efforts of supplementary schools in Camden and therefore your attendance and participating at this event would be greatly appreciated.
We anticipate a good turnout for the forum and look forward to seeing you all.
Please confirm your attendance by emailing Suzie Yassin, Supplementary Schools Officer, Camden Learning with names(s) of attendee(s) by Monday 5th February.

NRCSE accredited training - train-the-trainer course
2018-02-13 08:00 - 2018-02-14 17:00 | Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD1 1NN, United Kingdom
Intensive two-day training to deliver our OCN accredited courses for supplementary school teachers
Due to popular demand for our Effective teaching in Islamic Supplementary Schools course we are running a train-the-trainer course for prospective tutors in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
To be eligible for this course you should have demonstrable experience teaching adults, preferably with at least a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (previously PTLLS) qualification. Our intensive two-day training course will prepare you to teach the NRCSE accredited training shown below and give detailed guidance on learner assessment.

Gujarati Teachers' Conference
2018-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 | BAPS Swaminyarayan, Neasden, London, Brent, NW10 8LD, United Kingdom
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London welcomed 108 senior management representatives from 38 different supplementary schools, mandirs and community groups across England on Saturday 17 February 2018 to further their learning about the future of Gujarati language teaching.
The Conference was the first of its kind and focused on the forthcoming changes to the GCSE Gujarati exams. Significant effort has been made since 2017 to avert the possible discontinuation of GCSE and A-Level exams in Gujarati. This Conference was the first opportunity for many schools and teachers to gain first-hand information about the new exam specifications being introduced by Pearson – the examination board that has assumed the administration and operation of GCSE and A-Level Gujarati.
The Conference was delivered through speeches, workshops and networking sessions designed around the theme of ‘Treasure, Innovate and Inspire’ – treasure and promote the rich heritage of the Gujarati language, innovate novel teaching methods and learn the latest information about the GCSE exams, and be inspired with renewed enthusiasm to teach Gujarati to the young and bring awareness to their parents.
Full Conference report
Conference photos

Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
2018-02-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Lodge, 1 Edgecote Close, Acton, Ealing, W3 8PH, United Kingdom
Due to popular demand we’d like to bring your attention to our forthcoming training course: Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
Course Summary: Learn more about teaching methodology: including lesson planning, behaviour management, child welfare, differentiation techniques, monitoring and performance assessment. Receive a nationally recognised OCN level 2 or 3 award.

Course overview: Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development. Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers. Learn how to plan an effective lesson and how to use resources to enhance learning. Understand the different ways in which we all learn and gain new strategies to support learners. Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.
Who should attend? This course has been primarily booked for supplementary schools in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham who are subsidised by John Lyon’s Charity. However supplementary schools from Brent, Camden, Barnet and Westminster may also apply.
Numbers: This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners. Refreshments will be provided by NRCSE.
Book and make payment: The full cost for the Effective Teaching Skills course is £370 per learner. We are able to subsidise the cost with John Lyon’s Charity funds so we are asking for a contribution of only £75 per learner. This includes: course and student registration fee; tutor fee; assessment; international moderation; management and administration; Learners file and Resource file for each learner. Book your place.
For further information please call Claud on 020 7697 4053

Hammersmith and Fulham Supplementary Schools Forum
2018-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Dawes Road Hub, Matthew Court, 20 Dawes Rd, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 7EN, United Kingdom
The supplementary schools forum will be an opportunity to network and hear about upcoming plans and support that will be available to supplementary schools.
You will be hearing from guest speakers from the NRCSE and Young H&F Foundation as well as others, on topics such as accreditation, funding and access to affordable premises.
It will be an interactive forum with a chance to feedback and ask questions.
Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday 21/02/2018 by emailing Claud Steven with name(s) of attendee(s) and name of organisations.
kind regards
Claud Steven
Quality Development Adviser

Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools
2018-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Lodge, 1 Edgecote Close, Acton, Ealing, W3 8PH, United Kingdom
Session 2 : Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
Course Summary: Learn more about teaching methodology: including lesson planning, behaviour management, child welfare, differentiation techniques, monitoring and performance assessment. Receive a nationally recognised OCN level 2 or 3 award.
Course overview: Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development. Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers. Learn how to plan an effective lesson and how to use resources to enhance learning. Understand the different ways in which we all learn and gain new strategies to support learners. Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.
Who should attend? This course has been primarily booked for supplementary schools in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham who are subsidised by John Lyon’s Charity. However supplementary schools from Brent, Camden, Barnet and Westminster may also apply.
Numbers: This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners. Refreshments will be provided by NRCSE.
Book and make payment: The full cost for the Effective Teaching Skills course is £370 per learner. We are able to subsidise the cost with John Lyon’s Charity funds so we are asking for a contribution of only £75 per learner. This includes: course and student registration fee; tutor fee; assessment; international moderation; management and administration; Learners file and Resource file for each learner. Book your place.
For further information please call Claud on 020 7697 4053

Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools
2018-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Lodge, 1 Edgecote Close, Acton, Ealing, W3 8PH, United Kingdom
Session 3 : Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
Course Summary: Learn more about teaching methodology: including lesson planning, behaviour management, child welfare, differentiation techniques, monitoring and performance assessment. Receive a nationally recognised OCN level 2 or 3 award.
Course overview: Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development. Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers. Learn how to plan an effective lesson and how to use resources to enhance learning. Understand the different ways in which we all learn and gain new strategies to support learners. Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.
Who should attend? This course has been primarily booked for supplementary schools in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham who are subsidised by John Lyon’s Charity. However supplementary schools from Brent, Camden, Barnet and Westminster may also apply.
Numbers: This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners. Refreshments will be provided by NRCSE.
Book and make payment: The full cost for the Effective Teaching Skills course is £370 per learner. We are able to subsidise the cost with John Lyon’s Charity funds so we are asking for a contribution of only £75 per learner. This includes: course and student registration fee; tutor fee; assessment; international moderation; management and administration; Learners file and Resource file for each learner. Book your place.
For further information please call Claud on 020 7697 4053

Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools
2018-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Lodge, 1 Edgecote Close, Acton, Ealing, W3 8PH, United Kingdom
Session 4 : Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
Course Summary: Learn more about teaching methodology: including lesson planning, behaviour management, child welfare, differentiation techniques, monitoring and performance assessment. Receive a nationally recognised OCN level 2 or 3 award.
Course overview: Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development. Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers. Learn how to plan an effective lesson and how to use resources to enhance learning. Understand the different ways in which we all learn and gain new strategies to support learners. Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.
Who should attend? This course has been primarily booked for supplementary schools in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham who are subsidised by John Lyon’s Charity. However supplementary schools from Brent, Camden, Barnet and Westminster may also apply.
Numbers: This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners. Refreshments will be provided by NRCSE.
Book and make payment: The full cost for the Effective Teaching Skills course is £370 per learner. We are able to subsidise the cost with John Lyon’s Charity funds so we are asking for a contribution of only £75 per learner. This includes: course and student registration fee; tutor fee; assessment; international moderation; management and administration; Learners file and Resource file for each learner. Book your place.
For further information please call Claud on 020 7697 4053

Museum of London: teacher training for supplementary schools
2018-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum of London, 150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN
The Museum of London are offering a range of free supplementary schools teacher training days in March 2018.
Monday 19 March, 5.30-7.30pm
Behaviour management: Their best behaviour: This session will look at why it is key to encourage positive behaviour in your classroom, and give practical tips and strategies to encourage good behaviour traits in your student

Wednesday 21 March, 5.30-7.30pm
Assessment for Learning: Positive beginnings and positive endings: how can you capture your student’s interest from the beginning, and ensure that they’ve taken something away from your class at the end? This session will give practical tips for starters and plenaries that will make your classes even more memorable and meaningful for students, and highlight the importance of formative and summative assessment
Both training sessions will be led by Alisha Kanabar (previously with the Into University Supplementary Schools project) in partnership with the museum, and will involve a combination of theory and practice, demonstrating how these important concepts can be adopted in classroom and museum learning settings.

If you would like to book a place on either or both of these training days please contact Emma Taylor, Supplementary Schools programme manager etaylor@museumoflondon.org.uk 020 7814 5579 by Friday 9 March. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please note that a maximum of three teachers per school can attend each training.
If you have any questions please let us know.
Best wishes,
Supplementary Schools Team
Emma Taylor
Supplementary Schools Programme Manager
Museum of London
150 London Wall
London EC2Y 5HN
Tel: 020 7814 5579
Email: etaylor@museumoflondon.org.uk
www.museumoflondon.org.uk

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Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools
2018-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Lodge, 1 Edgecote Close, Acton, Ealing, W3 8PH, United Kingdom
Session 5 : Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
Course Summary: Learn more about teaching methodology: including lesson planning, behaviour management, child welfare, differentiation techniques, monitoring and performance assessment. Receive a nationally recognised OCN level 2 or 3 award.
Course overview: Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development. Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers. Learn how to plan an effective lesson and how to use resources to enhance learning. Understand the different ways in which we all learn and gain new strategies to support learners. Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.
Who should attend? This course has been primarily booked for supplementary schools in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham who are subsidised by John Lyon’s Charity. However supplementary schools from Brent, Camden, Barnet and Westminster may also apply.
Numbers: This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners. Refreshments will be provided by NRCSE.
Book and make payment: The full cost for the Effective Teaching Skills course is £370 per learner. We are able to subsidise the cost with John Lyon’s Charity funds so we are asking for a contribution of only £75 per learner. This includes: course and student registration fee; tutor fee; assessment; international moderation; management and administration; Learners file and Resource file for each learner. Book your place.
For further information please call Claud on 020 7697 4053

Enabling Albanian-speaking pupils to integrate with dignity
2018-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA
Exploring the benefits of mainstreams school working in partnership with NGO to enable the Albanian Speaking Pupils and Students to integrate with dignity in school, local community and society.
This event is an opportunity to:
– Identify the ways on how mainstream school can built meaningful partnerships to enable the voices of the of BME pupils and students e.g. Albanian Speaking Pupils and Students to be heard and their needs to be met. As well as how can these partnerships promote a leadership and meaningful integration of the students.
– Highlight how to best to work with BME Pupils and students e.g. Albanian speaking students the vulnerabilities of whom intensify their experiences of violence and abuse and act as barriers when they seek to access services.
– Consider best practice in working to achieve durable solutions for these pupils, students and their families including corporate parents.
To book tickets (free) go to Eventbrite

Brent Supplementary Schools Seminar
2018-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | The Roundwood Club, 49 Longstone Avenue, Willesden, Brent, NW10 3UN, United Kingdom
HA9 invites you to the Brent Supplementary Schools Seminar on Wednesday 21st March 2018. Join us for interactive discussions with members of Brent Council and for a safeguarding exercise. The exercise will be based around a scenario of a safeguarding incident occurring at a supplementary school.
Benefits:
Having access to a range of safeguarding resources. A greater awareness of what to do when you have a safeguarding concern. Partner agencies that can provide you with help and guidance.
The event below is designed for: management, teachers and volunteers of supplementary schools.
Registration: 6.30pm
Start: 7pm
Finish: 8.30pm
We would appreciate it if you can let us know the names and number of people attending from your organisation as soon as possible by emailing info@ha9consultancy.co.uk.
We would appreciate an early response to secure your places.
Find out more: Issue no 10 Brent Supplementary Schools Newsletter

RBKC Quality Recognition meeting
2018-03-26 13:30 - 16:30 | Westway Development Trust, 7 Thorpe Close, London, London, W10 5XL, United Kingdom
In Autumn term 2017, 15 supplementary schools in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea completed the 3-day Good Management course to ensure safe and effective governance of their out-of-school activities.
Throughout the spring term, with the support of NRCSE/Westway Trust quality mentors, the schools have been building portfolios of evidence of the teaching and learning that takes place each week.
The first of the RBKC Quality Recognition Meetings will take place at the end of the spring term, as four supplementary schools present their portfolios of evidence for the NRCSE Quality Mark
The Educational expert taking part in the meeting on a pro bono basis is – Karen Matthews, Headteacher, Bevington Primary
1.30 – 3pm : Karen Matthews – Bevington Primary and Pascale Vassie – NRCSE look at portfolios (the schools are not required to be there for this part but they need to hand in their portfolios that morning or, better still, the day before)
3pm-4.15 : schools present (10 mins presentation and 15 mins Q&A each)
4.15 -4.30 : Karen and Pascale review the presentations and make decision re. Quality Mark

Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools
2018-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Lodge, 1 Edgecote Close, Acton, Ealing, W3 8PH, United Kingdom
Session 6 : Effective Teaching Skills in Supplementary Schools.
Course Summary: Learn more about teaching methodology: including lesson planning, behaviour management, child welfare, differentiation techniques, monitoring and performance assessment. Receive a nationally recognised OCN level 2 or 3 award.
Course overview: Gain knowledge of the English education system and how supplementary schools contribute to child development. Find out about the role and responsibility of teachers. Learn how to plan an effective lesson and how to use resources to enhance learning. Understand the different ways in which we all learn and gain new strategies to support learners. Know how to evaluate your own teaching and understand the teaching/training cycle.
Who should attend? This course has been primarily booked for supplementary schools in the London boroughs of Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham who are subsidised by John Lyon’s Charity. However supplementary schools from Brent, Camden, Barnet and Westminster may also apply.
Numbers: This course can facilitate a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 learners. Refreshments will be provided by NRCSE.
Book and make payment: The full cost for the Effective Teaching Skills course is £370 per learner. We are able to subsidise the cost with John Lyon’s Charity funds so we are asking for a contribution of only £75 per learner. This includes: course and student registration fee; tutor fee; assessment; international moderation; management and administration; Learners file and Resource file for each learner. Book your place.
For further information please call Claud on 020 7697 4053

NRCSE Board Meeting
2018-03-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom

Barnet Supplementary Schools Forum
2018-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | North London Grammar School, 110 Colindeep Ln, Hendon, London, NW9 6HB
The meeting will be an opportunity to network and hear about upcoming plans and support that will be available to supplementary schools. You will be hearing from guest speakers from the NRCSE and Young Barnet Foundation as well as Barnet Council, on topics such as accreditation, funding and access to affordable premises. It will be an interactive forum with a chance to feedback and ask questions.
We hope you will all (only Barnet Supplementary Schools) be able to or have your school represented. Each school can have two representative.

London Quality Recognition Meeting
2018-04-18 17:00 - 20:30 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Over the Spring term 2018, supplementary schools in Barnet, Hammersmith & Fulham, Lewisham and Westminster have been building portfolios of evidence of the teaching and learning that takes place in their organisations each week.
The first of the London-wide Quality Recognition Meetings will take place in April, as four supplementary schools present their portfolios of evidence for the NRCSE Quality Mark. If you are interested in having the quality of your provision recognised please check our website and complete the safeguarding quiz in the first instance.
The Educational expert taking part in the meeting on a pro bono basis is – Diane Leedham: English, literacy and EAL adviser.
5pm – 6.30 : Diane Leedham and Pascale Vassie (NRCSE) look at portfolios (the schools are not required to be there for this part but they need to hand in their portfolios that morning or, better still, the day before)
6.30-8.10 : schools present (10 mins presentation and 15 mins Q&A each)
8.15 -8.30 : Diane and Pascale review the presentations and make decision re. Quality Mark

National Maritime Museum - training for supplementary school teachers
2018-04-20 12:00 - 16:00 | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF

British Museum Community Preview
2018-04-22 10:30 - 16:00 | British Museum, Great Russell St , London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
I would be delighted if your students, teachers and volunteers could join us for an exclusive Community Preview of Rodin and the art of Ancient Greece exhibition at the British Museum on Sunday 22 April 2018.
This exhibition will present works by Rodin in a new light and explore how he admired the art of antiquity, particularly that of ancient Greece. For more information on the exhibition please visit http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/rodin-1.aspx
To book your free tickets* please email aross@britishmuseum.org before Tuesday 10th April stating:
· Name of your school
· Number of tickets required
· Preferred entry time to exhibition between 10.30am – 15.50pm
· Postal address for tickets
* Tickets to this preview are limited and are distributed on a first-come first-served basis.

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more information. Please be aware that the exhibition includes depictions of the naked body.
Best wishes,
Alice Ross

Brent Supplementary Schools' Consortium
2018-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Lewinson Centre, 167 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2SG, United Kingdom
Meeting to discuss progress and completion of second year of the maths/English tuition programme.
All members need to complete the Quality Mark this year, Claud will be giving a presentation on what goes into your schools’ portfolio of evidence.
Upshot can do so much more to help you monitor your school’s progress and impact, and that can help you raise funds, Ertanch will be there to give more information on this.
You all need to join Young Brent Foundation
Training opportunities for management committee members, teachers, teaching assistants – sign up for these.

Supplementary school visits
2018-05-05 08:00 - 17:00
NRCSE quality advisers visit supplementary schools every Saturday and Sunday to support them in their progress towards the Quality Mark.
If you would welcome a visit to your school subscribe to NRCSE and visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or take the Safeguarding quiz.

What did the Romans use as money? Key stage 2
2018-05-06 11:30 - 13:00 | British Museum, Great Russell St , London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
Students, staff and parents are invited to a special session at The British Museum for Supplementary Schools on Sunday 6th May 2018

By handling real items in the collection and exploring the Citi Money Gallery, students will have the opportunity to understand the development of money in Roman Britain up to the present day and its role in society around the world. These teacher led sessions will also introduce aspects of maths through financial education and strategies to our lives.
If you would like to attend with your school, please contact Alice Ruby Ross aross@britishmuseum.org to book your place. Places are limited and on a first come, first serve basis so please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to book places for your students to attend.
The teachers have some flexibility with the content of the session as we appreciate that many schools have a wide age range, but please note that the session is focused on key stage 2 learning.
The session will run from 11.30am – 1pm and you are welcome to bring packed lunch which can be eaten in the Ford centre afterwards. If you would like any advice on planning some afternoon activities in the museum and available resources please contact Alice Ruby Ross aross@britishmuseum.org 020 7323 8972

Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation launches: Collaboration for the Next Generation
2018-05-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Riverside, Hammersmith Embankment, London, Hammersmith, W6 9WA, United Kingdom
Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation (YHFF), a local charity designed to support the provision of youth services in Hammersmith & Fulham, will be launching on Thursday 10th May.

The new charity was created in response to cuts in youth services which lead to voluntary organisations going out of business and skilled youth workers leaving the sector to find employment.
YHFF has around 40 founding Members, from the three professional football clubs in the Borough, The Prince’s Trust, Action on Disability, Harrow Club, Brunswick Club and Khulisa to Supplementary Schools. The Foundation is set to generate new income to sustain vital services and bring together groups to attract investment as part of consortiums whilst fostering and sustaining powerful collaborations.
We would love to share this evening with you to talk about what we’ve achieved to date, our plans for the future and to celebrate some of the amazing organisations and young people from Hammersmith & Fulham. Plus this is a brilliant chance to network with a range of Partners.
If you haven’t already booked then please book your ticket here.
Kind regards,
Gareth Dixon -CEO

Supplementary school visits
2018-05-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2018-05-19 08:00 - 2018-05-20 17:00, 2018-05-26 08:00 - 17:00
NRCSE quality development advisers visit supplementary schools every Saturday and Sunday to support them in their progress towards the Quality Mark.
We are also happy to work with madrassahs, after school clubs, and other out-of-school providers meeting during the week. Our quality development advisers have extensive experience of the sector and understand your timetables.
If you would welcome a visit to your school subscribe to NRCSE and visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or take the Safeguarding quiz.

MiFamily Erasmus+ transnational project mtg
2018-05-17 08:00 - 2018-05-18 17:00 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
Education systems can act as an important socialisation mechanism for migrants and host communities to foster mutual understanding, respect and trust. But many education systems struggle to provide the language training necessary for migrants to succeed in their new communities.
Many students with a migrant background are also blocked by language barrier. On average, 64% of first-generation migrant students and 41% of second generation students speak a language at home that is different from the language instruction.
Teachers have a large role to play. Many recognize that handling cultural diversity in class is difficult. Large proportions of teachers in several countries feel they need more professional development in the areas of teaching in a multicultural setting. Children in migrant families are key actors in the process of integration, as they broke communication between members of the host community and their own families. While teachers are critical to migrant students´ success in schools, so are their parents.
Students are better learners when their parents are involved in their education. While migrant parents often have high aspirations for their children, they may face multiple obstacles to becoming involved in their child´s schooling, including language barriers, insufficient understanding of how schools in the host country function, and lack of time or money to invest in their child´s education. They also feel alienated and unwelcome, especially if their child has encountered discrimination or abuse. Communities and schools that host migrants need to find ways to communicate with migrant parents who may have different levels of education, language skills and understanding of the school system.
An insufficiently explored approach to overcome the difficulties to involve migrant parents in the education of their children is the Family learning pedagogical approach. Family learning is any learning that includes more than one generation of a family (including extended families and carers). The learning may be informal, through events such as family fun days, or more formal – family learning courses are delivered in settings such as schools, children’s centres and community centres. Family learning is an effective way of providing adults with the skills and knowledge to support their children’s education. It also provides a non-threatening route into learning for adults. The courses aim to help parents support their children’s education – usually focusing on numeracy, literacy and/or language skills.
The aim of MIFAMILY project is to strength the integration of migrant students in Schools and their success in education by providing training, coaching and guidance to migrant parents on Family Learning methods and resources to overcome language barriers and foster active involvement of migrant parents in their children’s education, equipping teachers, school leaders and educators with the necessary skills and innovative tools to support migrant families in the process, strengthening collaboration between schools, families, and other external stakeholders.
To do so, 7 organizations supporting Schools and migrant families from 5 countries (France, Ireland, Romania, Spain and United Kingdom) will work together to lead the project and co-create and test innovative methods and freely accessible OER, including a Training Curriculum (IO1) an Online Platform of OER (IO2) and Guidelines and recommendations (IO3) on Family Learning for Migrants at School.
Teachers, school leaders and educators from organizations working with migrants are the main target users of the project products and final beneficiaries are migrant school pupils and parents. During the life time of the project, the partnership will directly involve 78 teachers, school leaders and educators (28 partners staff / 30 experts involved / 20 target users in pilots), 100 migrant school pupils and parents (in pilots) and 475 stakeholders. A wider audience, of a minimum of 1000 recipients, will be reached at local, regional, national and European level through the planned dissemination activities.
The project will use European frameworks and instruments, like EQF Europass and SchoolEducationGateaway, to boost transparency and recognition of learning outcomes on Family Learning for Migrants at School, with the active support of a network of key associated partners and relevant stakeholders. MIFAMILY will have a direct impact on target beneficiaries, improving the skills on national languages of both migrant children and parents and strengthening School integration and success in education of migrant students, and in the target users, improving the teaching competencies of teachers and educators in Family Learning methods. The long-term impact envisaged is a better integration of migrant students in the Schools and a higher collaboration between schools, families and other external stakeholders, strengthening the School system in Europe

Position of modern langs in British education system
2018-05-25 08:00 - 17:00
The event, to be held at the British Academy, will consist of an opening talk on the Leathes Report, and three round tables discussing issues that emerge from it.
NRCSE is invited to contribute to the round table on The Value of Modern Languages, focusing on what Leathes calls the ‘relative importance of the several languages’ and reflecting on what many see as the historical limitation of Modern Languages to the exclusion of those in which you take a particular interest.

NRCSE Trustee Board Meeting
2018-05-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA, United Kingdom
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