Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS)
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The Ethnic Minority Achievement Services (EMAS) is a UK government funded initiative and forms part of the key delivery mechanism for ensuring that English as a 2nd Language (E2L), English
as an Additional Language (EAL) and community language speakers are challenged to achieve their potential. With over 36,000 pupils who speak no or little English and with over 500,000 children whose first language is not English there is a large degree of support required. There are at least 10 schools in the UK that no pupil speaks English as a first language: these range from Rochdale
to Hillingdon
and schools with as many as 450 pupils.
The DCFS has given over £50 million to supporting EMAS throughout the UK in the last year and have committed many more millions over the next 3 years, ensuring continuity of care and support for schools. The new funding will allow the LA to keep 15% up to £150,000 for LA staff and resources with the remaining money being devolved to schools by a by pupil formula.
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as an Additional Language (EAL) and community language speakers are challenged to achieve their potential. With over 36,000 pupils who speak no or little English and with over 500,000 children whose first language is not English there is a large degree of support required. There are at least 10 schools in the UK that no pupil speaks English as a first language: these range from Rochdale
Rochdale
Rochdale is a large market town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the foothills of the Pennines on the River Roch, north-northwest of Oldham, and north-northeast of the city of Manchester. Rochdale is surrounded by several smaller settlements which together form the Metropolitan...
to Hillingdon
Hillingdon
Hillingdon is a suburban area within the London Borough of Hillingdon, situated 14.2 miles west of Charing Cross.Much of Hillingdon is represented as the Hillingdon East ward within the local authority, Hillingdon Council...
and schools with as many as 450 pupils.
The DCFS has given over £50 million to supporting EMAS throughout the UK in the last year and have committed many more millions over the next 3 years, ensuring continuity of care and support for schools. The new funding will allow the LA to keep 15% up to £150,000 for LA staff and resources with the remaining money being devolved to schools by a by pupil formula.