Becoming a ‘language-aware’ school: challenges & opportunities

Ever wondered why some international students make swift progress in learning English and others seem to struggle? Across two sessions we will gain an understanding of individual differences in language acquisition and the challenges and opportunities in learning through a second language. Session one explores the research – looking at areas of challenge, how they impact learning and outcomes, and how this knowledge enables teachers to better understand the trajectories of international students.

Becoming a ‘language-aware’ school: strategies for success

This second session will take us from the theoretical into the practical, exploring approaches and strategies that provide optimum support for language and content learning. We will touch on content learning, literacy development, and key areas to consider in assessment, using your own context and students.

Becoming a ‘language-aware’ school: marketing, admissions and international pupil recruitment

Ensure your school is ‘language aware’ from the first point of contact with international families. Examine how schools typically describe language requirements in promotional materials and understand international standards for describing language proficiency. Learn about CEFR descriptor levels and how to evaluate your school’s documentation from an international parent’s perspective, with emphasis on providing the appropriate level of language support for all the family.

Becoming a ‘language-aware’ school: measuring English language proficiency

Explore Password Pupil English assessments and how partner schools utilize them effectively. Discover applications including pre-admissions assessment, class placement after arrival, progress tracking, and providing context for standardized tests that might otherwise produce misleading measurements of potential attainment for second language learners.

Travelling by road

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Travelling by train

Via Selby Station: Selby Station is served by Northern and TransPennine Express, offering regular services from Leeds, York, Hull, and Doncaster, and is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the school. Selby Station has more frequent train services and better connectivity in terms of local bus services.

Via Goole Station: Goole Station is managed by Northern, with services from Hull, Doncaster, and Leeds, and is located approximately 5 miles (8 km) from the school.

Onward taxi travel to Read School, Drax from each of the above stations takes approximately 15 minutes, with an estimated fare of between £12.00 and £18.00