How much do you know about your ethnic minority pupil - early years and KS1

• Are you happy that you can pronounce his/her name accurately?

• Which language(s) does s/he speak? How fluent is s/he?

• Which country does s/he come from?

• Are there any cultural/religious restrictions you need to be aware of? e.g. some cultures do not allow the drawing of living things, changing for PE separately etc

• How long has s/he been in the UK?

• Do they or their siblings have dual registration at any other school?

• Does s/he speak any English at home?

• Did s/he learn any English before coming to the UK?

• Does s/he have any brothers or sisters?

• What kind of school or pre-school experience has s/he had ( if any ) in UK or country of origin ?

• What does s/he enjoy doing?

• What pre-reading skills does s/he have in first language? eg talking about pictures, retelling stories, reading simple words

• What number skills does s/he have in first language? eg. counting, colour recognition, use of mathematical language etc.

• Can the child write name or numbers in first language?

• Are you aware of any learning difficulties in first language (SEN, not acquisition of English)

• Do you have a general idea of your ethnic minority child’s ability?

• ·How does the child communicate with adults and peers in school?

• How well do you feel your ethnic minority child has settled into the school    environment?

• Have you been able to establish liaison with the parents?

• Are there any medical problems that you need to be aware of?

• Does s/he have any special dietary requirements?

• Do you know the dates of any relevant festivals and do you have basic information about them? eg. family fasting days.