1. Peta Ullmann EMTAS Manager
New Arrivals
Peta Ullmann
EMTAS Manager

3. Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 1 Stage 4 BICS
Basic Interpersonal Communication skills
CALP
Cognitive Academic Proficiency

5. Beginners in English need:
A welcoming environment
Comprehensible input
Objects and visual cues
Interaction with users of English
Opportunities for output
Meaningful activities
Non –pressurised situation
Supportive peers

6. Key Points Collect relevant background information
Disseminate information to appropriate staff
Parents/carers are informed about the school & education system with interpreting support where needed
Teachers have time to plan for the welcome & integration of new pupils
Additional support is planned & organised for settling in pupils
Peer support is organised for class time & break periods

7. And....
Ensure that adults know how to pronounce the pupil’s name & inform pupils
Equipment, resources & activities are planned to ensure welcome, support & inclusion
The environment reflects & celebrates linguistic & cultural diversity
A date is set to review progress after the first few weeks

8. North East/West Prue Reynolds 01371 871390 Mid/South Angelika Baxter
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