Hi there Cally
As I mentioned earlier, the school provides interpreters for children and their famililes if they cannot speak and cannot read written English (the local language).
This school has many students who do not speak English and who have differing religious beliefs and cultures. This can obviously present challenges. Not only for children coming in to school, but also for their families and the staff at the school. How individuals behave in and around school will be because of personal beliefs and value systems. It is important when working in this school to respect the cultures and beliefs of all other individuals. One way the school shows respect for the diversity of it's children and families is through it's curriculum. The delivery and implementation of the school's curriculum reflects cultural/religious differences and values through, for instance, celebrating a range of cultural festivals and ensuring that school menus reflect differing cultural and religious food practices.
I think one the biggest concerns for families of children who use this service and do not speak the local language, is the reassurance that their child's needs are fully understood and provided for by the school and it's staff. The school displays posters in range of languages, it also ensures that important information is provided in ways that can be easily understood. The school can also provide support to children and their families in the form of an advocate. These practices provide active support consistent with the beliefs, culture and preferences of children and their families who use the school's services.
Follow the link for more information.
http://saxonhill..staffs.sch.uk/
Gail
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