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Glasgow City Council/Ville de MarseilleEducation for Diversity: Supporting Newly Arrived Young People inGlasgow and MarseilleTuesday 14 May 2013St Andrew’s Building, University of Glasgow9.00am – 4.15pmNational ConferenceGlasgow City Council has been working with the City of Marseille through aComenius Regio Partnership to devise policy and practice for the support ofnewly arrived young people to both cities during their transition from primaryschool to secondary school. This project has been funded over a two yearperiod by the EU lifelong Learning Programme. Primary and Secondaryschools, the Universities of Glasgow and Aix en Provence and the LocalAuthorities have collaborated to evaluate existing practice, develop teachereducation in this field and provide professional development opportunities forteachers to gain an enhanced understanding of education for newly arrivedyoung people in both Glasgow and Marseille.The conference will disseminate the outcomes of this international partnershipand introduce a model of best practice for the support of newly arrived youngpeople during the transition period. There will be workshops on topicsincluding E-twinning, assessment of new arrivals, models of support andpastoral care.The conference will be of interest to EAL teachers, school managers, staffinvolved in primary – secondary transition, teacher educators and anyone elsewho works with children and young people who are new to English.Places at the conference are free. To book your place, please complete andreturn the attached registration form. Places are limited and are offered on afirst come first served basis so a speedy reply is advised.

Glasgow City Council/Ville de MarseilleEducation for Diversity: Supporting Newly Arrived Young People inGlasgow and MarseilleTuesday 14 May 2013St Andrew’s Building, University of Glasgow9.00am – 4.15pmRegistration FormI would like to book a place at this conference.NameJob TitleOrganisationAddressEmailDaytimecontact numberPlease outline any specific requirements (eg dietary, access)Please send completed form to :Maria Walker, EAL Service, 31 Moss-side Road, Glasgow G41 2TREmail unithead@eal.ea.glasgow.sch.uk