The service aims to raise achievement, remove language barriers, provide access to the curriculum, raise self-esteem and encourage social integration.
MEAS staff:
- assess pupils learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) from Foundation Stage to Year 11
- act as consultants within schools to enable staff to meet the needs of pupils effectively
- provide direct teaching support for prioritised pupils
- work with parents and the wider community
- provide training centrally and school based on: Race Equality, Community Cohesion and EAL. To see details of the central training offered for the current academic year, please refer to INSET Directory
- support the admission of new arrivals including refugee, Gypsy Roma and Irish traveller pupils
- give advice on embedding race equality through the curriculum and advise on materials that promote a greater understanding of ethnic diversity and racial equality
Contact details
The Minority Ethnic Achievement Service
Professional Excellence Centre
Acre Lane
Bromborough
Wirral
Merseyside
CH62 7BZ.
Tel. 0151 346 6697
Fax. 0151 346 6607
