The pathway to learning for new arrivals starts with the admission process.

In this area of the website you will find guidance designed to support schools in a review of their school admission policies to ensure the inclusion of new arrivals. You will also find guidance on admission procedures and how schools can meet the needs of new arrivals who arrive at different times of the year.

Initial assessment that identifies what new arrivals know, understand and can do can help identify gaps in learning. Gathering data and conveying important information can be significantly aided by providing interpretation and translation facilities.

Effective deployment of teaching assistants and other staff can support the early settling in of new arrivals. Induction mentoring is one way to support the induction of new arrivals, including those who are most vulnerable.

Peer support can be vital for pupils who are new to the country, do not speak English or do not know a school’s systems and routines. It can also open the door to friendship.

Promoting children’s participation in developing provision for newly arrived pupils can have many benefits for a school.   

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