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Parents can support their child by providing a language-rich environment at home in whatever language they speak best. Your home language is important – it helps you to pass on values and traditions, keep your own cultural identity and stay in touch with family and friends. If parents don’t speak a good level of English they can still offer vital support for the curriculum.

You can help in a variety of ways:

• Speak your home or mother tongue with your child.
• Provide an English/home language dictionary for your child.
• When your child starts to read at school, hear them read every day. (It does not matter if you are not a confident speaker of English yourself, your child is reading/talking about the story TO you!)
•  Each evening, ask your child what homework they have. 
• Encourage your child to go to homework clubs at school, when they need help.
• Encourage your child to use the school library and join the local library as well. 
• Attend any school meetings that involve your child's learning.
• Become involved with the school Parent Teacher Association (PTA). PTA membership is free and parents get a chance to meet other parents from the school. Parents can help, volunteer or just meet up for a chat with or gain advice from other parents. Contact the PTA on pta@chiswickschool.org.
• Join our EAL Parent Buddy group. Call the EAL Office for more information.
• Join our English classes for parents. Call the EAL office for more information.

If you have any questions or would like more information on how the EAL Department can help you and your child, please contact:

EAL Office

Tel: 020 8747 3601

Email: apd@chiswickschool.org