English Language Support Service
In partnership with Norfolk Black History Month
Working with schools to raise the achievement of minority ethnic pupils
The English Language Support Service (ELSS) supports the particular needs of:
- Pupils for whom English is an additional language (EAL)
- Schools with minority ethnic pupils at risk of under-achieving
- Refugees and asylum seekers
We offer
- Pupil support for pupils of statutory school age who are new to English
- Teacher support for more advanced learners
- Advice and guidance to staff in Early Years settings
- Early Years pupil support for individuals at particular risk of under-achievement
- School development work re: racial equality and pupil achievement
- Centre and school-based in-service training
- Some bilingual support available
- Community language GCSE entry support
- Help with work placements and FE entry for EAL pupils
- Home/school liaison
- Inter-agency liaison for supported pupils
- Guidance on working with minority ethnic families
- Community consultation and liaison
- Advice re: translating and interpreting services
- Multilingual resources
Contact details
English Language Support ServiceTurner Road Centre
Norwich
NR2 4DF
UK
elss@norfolk.gov.uk
