The Belonging Matters Recorded Training was developed as a practical “what works” resource following the Belonging Matters Ambassador Training programme. This programme formed part of the wider Catalyst Connects: Belonging Matters project supporting the inclusion of International New Arrival pupils (including refugees, asylum seekers and migrants) in schools. As a government funded project this training is freely available for all to access and use. It builds on the insights and experiences of educators who participated in the Ambassador Training, highlighting key areas where inclusive practice can be strengthened.
The training consists of six recorded sessions, each lasting between 20–30 minutes, and is designed to offer flexible, accessible professional development. Each session is accompanied by supporting materials for school staff. The sessions are grouped into four core themes:
- Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Supporting children and young people learning English as an Additional Language
- Multilingualism and Developmental Language Disorder
- Wellbeing, mental health and trauma support
Please click here to further explore the development and impact of the Belonging Matters Ambassador Training.
Relevant resources from the recorded sessions are available below:
Webinar |
Task Resources |
| Session 1: Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment |
Glows and Grows: Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment Reflect on the skills, qualities and knowledge that you already have and that you would like to develop in your role as AWB. |
| Session 2: Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment |
Complete a one-page profile with a child who is an International New Arrival. |
| Session 3: Supporting children and young people who are learning English as an Additional Language |
Review the approaches in place that you are proud of and strategies or ideas that you would like to develop. 5 Minute EAL Plan - Lesson Toolbox Support a staff member to use the 5-minute EAL plan. Complete the translanguaging survey activity with a child. Additional Resources Substitution tables: |
| Session 4: Multilingualism and Developmental Language Disorder |
Review the approaches in place that you are proud of and strategies or ideas that you would like to develop. EAL Co-ordinator/SENDCo planning tool: Sample meeting agenda - The Bell Foundation Trial the EAL Co-ordinator /SENDCO planning tool from the Bell Foundation Guidance. Staff Observation Sheet EAL - SEND - The Bell Foundation Try the Staff Observation Sheet from the Bell Foundation Guidance. Questions to ask parents and carers re home language - SoundTalk Try the home-family questionnaire from SoundTalk. |
| Session 5: Wellbeing |
Reflect on the approaches in place that you are proud of and strategies or ideas that you would like to develop. Primary school resilience cards Secondary school resilience cards Complete a resiliency card sort activity with one pupil and identify a strength to nurture and an area that needs greater support. |
| Session 6: Mental Health |
Supporting Regulation Activity Complete the supporting regulation activity with one pupil to help them to develop and reflect on regulation strategies. Applied Trauma Responsive Classroom Model Observation and Planning Schedule - Dr Gemma Carter Try the Carter (2023) ATRCM observation and planning schedule. |
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