English as an Additional Language

Hendon school is a truly international community with students from over 70 different nationalities and 65 languages represented by our students. The new arrivals to Hendon School come a variety of countries from around the world including Afghanistan, Brazil, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, Sudan, Turkey and Ukraine.

We celebrate the diversity of cultures and religions  in our school and encourage students to participate fully in school life.  All bilingual pupils including those who are new to English are supported socially and academically through a buddy system, small group intervention and by the staff body who speak a number of different languages. We want to ensure new arrivals feel safe and that they feel valued and are supported to achieve their full potential. 

We support the pupils through:

• New to English-Induction course for pupils in early stages of language acquisition.

• Intervention reading groups

• In-class support as to access the curriculum

• GCSE English curriculum support lessons

• Homework and revision support at lunchtime, by arrangement.
  
  

Other support:

We can organise interpreters on request for parents.

We encourage  the wider community to participate in school life through  international events such as culture day or coffee mornings.

Members of Staff: 

Mr Nabil Ramzy - EAL Coordinator - RamzyN@hendonschool.co.uk