Management Information Sheet
Invitation to set up the Young Interpreters scheme - Fully Funded
This scheme supports you to easily train a group of empathetic EAL and non-EAL pupils to act as buddies and school ambassadors. It is easy to set up (with all the training materials provided), children enjoy their role and feel that their language skills and desire to help others is acknowledged in school. We are holding an information session on 14th June at 3.30 to 4.20pm in which we will explain the scheme fully and take questions. Two schools which have set up the Young Interpreters scheme will also share their experience. To book on please go to to the S4S website.
What is the Young Interpreters scheme?
The scheme is aimed at Primary and Secondary school children and involves a group of pupils who have an empathetic outlook in welcoming new arrivals to the school and supporting them during their induction period, as well as with ongoing social situations around school. Most of the participants have another language and can act as an "interpreter", showing the child around, explaining cultural differences, how school procedures work, etc. They are a friendly face to help out during those first few weeks.Some Young Interpreters may be monolingual, but have an understanding and sympathetic manner and the scheme allows them to be acknowledged for their willingness to help.
The Young Interpreters involved also feel as though their language skills and abilities are being utilised and valued. The school, using the Young Interpreter training Moodle, undertakes to train the young people using the resources provided, ensuring safeguarding protocols are met, for example using Language Line or other INTRAN services to interpret personal data, difficult situations etc, not the young people.
Often the Young Interpreters meet together to prepare resources that can help a new arrival such as maps of the school site, useful visual, translated lists for science or maths, etc, list of clubs and other useful resources.
More information
This scheme is funded by NCC via the DfE Well-Being Recovery Grant. You can still participate in the Scheme even if you are unable to attend the information session. I can answer any questions you may have and send you more information, please email me at tanya.ingram@norfolk.gov.uk