EMA

There are harmonious relationships between students of all ethnic heritages and their awareness of different cultures is good.

- Ofsted, Nov 2008

EMA stands for 'Ethnic Minority Achievement'.

Since September 2007 there have been two EMA Learning Mentors, Gillian Andrews and Frances Walshaw, based on C-floor as part of the Additional Needs Team.

Our role in school is to offer support – in a variety of ways – to any ethnic minority student to enable them to integrate fully into school and to fulfil their potential. We support students who are newly arrived into the country and students who have only been in the English education system for a short time but still need support with their language skills. We also help develop social and communication skills in order that students can form friendships and take an active part in the day-to-day life of the school and the community. Additionally, we support students with their homework during lunchtime and after school and provide a link between home and school. Our aim is always to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where students are encouraged to do their best.