Welcome to the Newcomer Department

• Newcomer support staff provide a range of support depending on the needs of Newcomers.
• Support may include:
• One–to–one withdrawal support
• Group withdrawal support
• Subject class support
• Curriculum and pastoral support

Staff in the Department:

• Newcomer Coordinator: Miss Shanks
• Newcomer Support Staff: Mrs Dillon, Mrs Johnson, Mr Kafaliev, Mrs Maybury, Mrs Spasova

What will you learn in Years 8 – 12?

• Upon first arrival to school students complete bench marking assessments on reading, writing, talking and listening.
• These results ascertain the level of English the student has and how they can be appropriately supported with their learning.
• Each student will show progress with their English language including spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary.
• Depending on capability of the student and time of arrival in the school year the following curriculum may be offered in Year 11/12:
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
• Entry Level Science
• Entry Level Maths/ Essential Skills
• Futures Project

What equipment will you need?

• Basic equipment (pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, sharpener, colouring pencils and calculator)
• Bilingual dictionary
• Electronic device such as computer/tablet/mobile for use of translation app (not essential but useful for learning purposes)

What do we expect from your homework?

• Homework is intended to consolidate your learning from school. Homework also shows parents and carers how your standard of English is improving.
• If a pupil attends extra support withdrawals homework is given on a regular basis. It is used to reinforce the learning completed in your withdrawal lesson.
• The Newcomer Department expects every student to work to the best of their ability. By adopting a good routine of home learning this will help improve your standard of English at a quicker rate.
• School also provides a Homework Club afterschool for extra support.