| How can communication be used to integrate ethnic minority pupils in to school? |
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Schools that have established good communication between staff, pupils, parents and the community tend to be more inclusive of the ethnic minority pupils in their community.  Creating opportunities to talk, listening and then taking stock is an important way of building relationships and getting others involved in school life.
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Establishing relationships and lines of communication with parents can often be difficult for teachers in school, however meeting pupils and parents out of school can provide an opportunity to make these connections. You may find it helpful to keep a record of the types of conversations you are having with parents. What things are you discussing? Are there any barriers or difficulties you are experiencing when communicating with them? Moving forward When you meet pupils and parents out of school, for example in local supermarkets, cinema, parks, swimming pool, etc, can you make the time to have a conversation with them. What can you learn about their family and culture? Informal chats outside of school can be a good way of building lines of communication as the territory is neutral, so parents who might feel intimidated speaking to teachers at school may be more open in this type of conversation. What differences can you see in your conversations with parents out of school?  Find out moreFind out more about the benefits of collaborative partnerships between schools, community and the family at: http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/themes/parents/highschooloutreach/ Find out more about successful multi-ethnic schools at:http://www.gtce.org.uk/research/romtopics/rom_inclusion/difference1/ |
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