Whole School Planning>  Advice for Schools

These documents provide support for developing a policy for  the induction and assessment of new arrivals in primary and secondary schools.  These packs include a model policy and guidance for leadership teams and teaching staff.

(244KB) Policy for Induction and Assessment of Newly Arrived Pupils in Primary Schools
(131KB) Policy for Induction and Assessment of Newly Arrived Pupils in Primary Schools

(249KB) Policy for Induction and Assessment of New Arrived Students in Secondary Schools
(119KB) Policy for Induction and Assessment of New Arrived Students in Secondary Schools

National Curriculum Assessments, GCSE concessions, alternative accreditation for GCSE English and accreditation in languages other than English.
(100KB) Bilingual Learners and Accreditation 2009-2010

S.A.R.I. (Support Against Racist Incidents) is a specialist organisation offering support and advice to schools.  Pro-active services for schools include assemblies, classroom sessions, staff training, pupil support, and support with developing policies.  Services are free.
See the pdf below for details. 
(122KB) S.A.R.I. Services for schools