ESOL Family Learning Workshop SATEAL Conference 2017 Mandy Watts – Education Scotland Frances Bradley – Glasgow Life

In Partnership with Glasgow Life

Family Learning – National Context Organisation for economic co-operation and development

Family Learning – National Context

Family Learning – How Good is Our School? (4th edition)

Family Learning – National Context Pupil Equity Fund Draft Guidance http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Education/Schools/Raisingeducationalattainment/pupilequityfund Partnerships Parents and the local community are a valuable source of support and partnership. In many contexts schools may be able to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people by working with a range of bodies such as parent groups; parent councils; other local authority services; third sector organisations (including youth work, family learning organisations); other educational sectors; and/or centres of expertise. Understanding the needs of children and young people should help to identify appropriate areas for collaboration.

Models of Family Learning Adults learning on their own working towards family learning outcomes e.g. parents in nursery schools with tutors Parents and children learning separately on the same theme and then coming together Parents and children learning together

ESOL Family Learning Another context to support language learning Can help parents become more involved in child’s school life Can help parents understand the Scottish education system and how it works Can help parents with children who are transitioning from nursery to primary school

Discussion What do you think are the specific considerations for planning and delivering ESOL family learning?

Practice Examples South Lanarkshire http://www.esolscotland.com/casestudies_southlanark.cfm East Renfrewshire

Contact details Frances.Bradley@glasgowlife.org.uk Mandy.watts@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk

Resources and other contacts Susan Doherty Family Learning Development Officer, Education Scotland Susan.docherty@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk Family Learning Review: https://education.gov.scot/improvement/review-of-family-learning

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