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Services offered 2012/13 - Sunderland Learning Hub

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ETHNIC MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT SERVICETEAM MANAGER:Annette ParrEmail: annette.parr@sunderland.gov.uk 07768 507 410FUNCTION OF THE TEAM:To support learners whose additional needs are identified in the criteria of the VulnerableChildren's FundTEAM BASE: Staff are now agile working and can be accessed via email addresses andmobile phone contactsSERVICES OFFERED UNDER THE SLA:Providing support for pupils unable to access mainstream curriculum because of having Englishas an additional language, or underachieving because of this in relation to their peers. Providingtraining and advice to schools to build their capacity in relation to this group, including theirstatutory obligations. Advising the LA in general on educational issues relating to the clientgroup, particularly around culture, race and faith issues. Participating in relevant cross-agency,local, regional and national groups and promoting national initiatives in relation to raising theachievement of this group.Depending on the particular client group:• Support for teachers to develop effective strategies to meet the needs of children• Staff development for school staff, carers, and others involved in the education of the clientgroup• Advice on resources.• Assistance with home-school links• Close liaison with other central LA staff and external statutory, non statutory and voluntaryagencies working to support EAL pupils and their families.STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOLS/ACADEMIESAll schools including Academies need to be cognisant of their statutory responsibilities under theEquality Act 2010 that states:‘schools cannot unlawfully discriminate against pupils because of their sex, race, disability,religion or belief and sexual orientation. Protection is now extended to pupils who are pregnantor undergoing gender reassignment.’SERVICE DELIVERY MECHANISM:Advice <strong>Services</strong> delivered through the:• Team to support academies/schools to develop effective teaching strategies• Developmental training for academies/schools• Advice and guidance on related educational issues to LA central staff• Delivering in-service sessions• Providing outreach support27

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