The information sheets are designed to help migrant families feel more comfortable in approaching schools, offering assistance and getting involved. They provide practical advice on how to support children at school as well as providing details of additional resources and contacts.

“Parents are partners in their child’s education so it is important to build strong links between the home and school,” said Viv Pearce, former Council President. “But for new parents, especially if English is not their first language, this can be difficult.”

“These sheets are a step towards helping parents link with the school and that’s good news for their child’s education.”

The information sheets are available in Arabic, Tamil and Burmese as well as the Burmese dialects of Karen and Mon. They can be found on the Companion House website. Copies will also be sent to all schools during Term 1. Schools and P&Cs are encouraged to copy the brochures and pass them on to migrant families.

Please help us spread the word so that those who would benefit get access to these resources.

This article appeared in ParentACTion, Term 1, 2015. See other past editions of our quarterly magazine.